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SDRonni
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FM-3 question
We got our FM-3's today here in San Diego at the Mexican Consulate. Does the year they are valid start from today or from the first time we cross and
have them stamped?
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When we obtained ours in San Diego we were told they had to be validated within 30 days. This to be done by entering Mexico and having it stamped.
The validation did not effect the duration, which in the FM3 says one year (mine says 365 days). So, you will need to renew it a year from today and
you can start that process no earlier than June 8, 2010 (30 days prior to its expiration).
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| Quote: | Originally posted by SDRonni
We got our FM-3's today here in San Diego at the Mexican Consulate. Does the year they are valid start from today or from the first time we cross and
have them stamped? |
They won't be valid until/unless they are registered at the Migra office where you will live, not just stamped at the
border. They might use the issuing date or they might invalidate them and make you start over. It's a crap shoot.
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SDRonni
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Start over? I hope not. So, should we validate them in Rosarito or at the border? The consulate here said at the border, but now I'm
confused.........
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Dave
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Can't advise you on that but...
| Quote: | Originally posted by SDRonni
Start over? I hope not. So, should we validate them in Rosarito or at the border? The consulate here said at the border, but now I'm
confused......... |
Here's the # for Rosarito's immigration center:
001-52-661-612-7262 or 7263
Open 8am-1pm
Give them a call.
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Hi Ronni - When I got my FM3 at the San Diego consulate, they were explicit that you get it stamped at the first point of entry into Mexico, which
would be TJ or Otay if you're driving across.
There is a stamp at the top of the first page of my FM3 that states:
"After receiving your FM3 from the Mexican Consulate, you must check in with the Mexican Immigration Department at the border to have document
stamped within ninety days from date of issuance otherwise document becomes void."
And Dave is correct, you then need to get registered with your local migra.
BTW - welcome back.
Dana
[Edited on 7-9-2009 by danaeb]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by SDRonni
Start over? I hope not. So, should we validate them in Rosarito or at the border? The consulate here said at the border, but now I'm
confused......... |
Ronni
Have them stamped at the border at the INM office (where you would get an FMT).....then take them to Immigration in Rosarito to have them "registered"
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Is there an Immigration office in Rosarito? I think they may have to go to Ensenada to register! If Rosarito falls under Ensenada's "jurisdiction"
for that...
try here for help:
frao@rosarito.gob.mx
that's foreign residents assistance office in Rosarito.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabound2005
Is there an Immigration office in Rosarito? I think they may have to go to Ensenada to register! |
Rosarito has an office. You need to register there. It's at the palacio municipal, second floor.
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SDRonni
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Thanks so much! We'll do just that---have it stamped at the border, then register in Rosarito. We are looking forward to our new vacation condo at
Las Olas Grand. This has been a very, very, very long time coming! Now the fun begins--figuring out phone, internet, utilities, getting stuff there,
etc. Can't wait!
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Ronni....there are some time limits/restrictions to getting it stamped and registered.......I can't remember now, but they should have told you at the
Consulate.
I suggest you find an agent in Rosarito and have the agent complete the registration process for you.
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SDRonni
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We handled the FM-3 process on our own and my hubby speaks Spanish. Do you really think we need an agent? Is it more complicated than the FM-3? Do
you have anyone in mind and how much would it cost? I worked in the court system for 30 years here, so forms don't scare me, is it much more than
that?
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Officials vary from site to site and day to day. Just my Experience. But I could do the annual dance just fine with my limited Spanish. I think it
helped when I brought a six pack of Coke in.
I did the whole 10 year dance and some years where easier than others. Inmigrado status is bliss. 
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We got our FM3's in San Diego a few years ago as well. But we had the document stamped at the INM office in Ensenada. As I recall, the guy behind the
counter gave us some grief for not doing so at the border. But he stamped it anyway and off we went.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by SDRonni
We handled the FM-3 process on our own and my hubby speaks Spanish. Do you really think we need an agent? Is it more complicated than the FM-3? Do
you have anyone in mind and how much would it cost? I worked in the court system for 30 years here, so forms don't scare me, is it much more than
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It really depends on the immigration office. With our first one, we had it stamped at the border and then turned it in at the local immigration
office to be sent to La Paz and registered. Did not seem like a problem at all until we had to pay the "extra" fees when we picked them up.
Since then, we use an agent in La Paz and avoid the local office. Would rather pay the agent than have our FM3s held for ransom. 
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It really doesn't matter If your Hubby speaks spanish, a lot of us do that, this does not help you in any way shape or form, The fact is you are not
going to get anywhere unless you have an Agent as a few people have said, you can not do this on your own, this is Mexico remember, you need a local
Agent that knows what they are doing, and for any one reading this post, please take care of your FM3 in Mexico it is sooooooooooooo much more simple,
and it will save you a lot of frustration as well as many other anxiety attacts.
Good Luck.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by fishingmako
It really doesn't matter If your Hubby speaks spanish, a lot of us do that, this does not help you in any way shape or form, The fact is you are not
going to get anywhere unless you have an Agent as a few people have said, you can not do this on your own, this is Mexico remember, you need a local
Agent that knows what they are doing, and for any one reading this post, please take care of your FM3 in Mexico it is sooooooooooooo much more simple,
and it will save you a lot of frustration as well as many other anxiety attacts.
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As pointed out here, you simply must get the document stamped on entry and then register in the office closest to your residence.
There is nothing difficult about this except completing the outlined requirements, which are listed on the standard form will be provided to you
should you ask and are the same for everybody.
Is is absolutely possible to do on your own, but you may prefer to pay an agent who will simply ask you for the same things you need and then submit
them.
The requirements, including photos, proof of residence in the form bill (cobrabante) and copy, passport and copy, bank proof of income to live 3/mos,
letter requesting the visa to the delegado or licensio in charge, sometimes a marriage certificate if filing as a couple, person in good standing
letter, etc...
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The Agent is a lot easier, believe me. Should be easy to find one in Rosarito. Stop by their office and see what they want, pay them and be done with
it. Oh, as a small note, ensure that you have your marriage certificate, not license, it is stamped as a true copy and get it Apostilled........
Have fun, Ronnie!!!!!
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SDRonni
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Thanks so much for all the info! One last question regarding FM-3. I understand we will have it stamped as soon as we cross the border. We will
most likely get an agent for the registration in Rosarito. Does that have to take place immediately or at the first annual renewal time?
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Within a certain amount of days to register...30, 60, 90? Not more I know.
I hope you know its almost like starting over...sorry. I went through it, never again through the Consulate. Had to do much more paperwork to
"register". The consulate was a snap, 24 hours vs. a month. I got new ones through the Consulate for years before they notified me of the
registration.
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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