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BajaBlanca
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TOOK THE IMMIGRATION TEST TODAY
started the immigration process yesterday
1. The attorney I am using is absolutely fantastic. His name is gilberto pinedo and his email address is:
"GILBERTO PINEDA CAMPUZANO" <gpcpineda@hotmail.com
Trust me on this one, I saw him in action and he is great.
2. yesterday we went to an office where one gets in line in a garage beneat a gvt. bldg. then they move you and give you a number to put aroud your
neck. then u walk to second floor. they pass around a marker which you ignore since gilberto has your papers already marked. once upstairs, sit where
they tell u, give them papers, wait til they calll your name. leave via stairs. this is your MEXICO CLEAR OF CRIMES PAPER. gilberto drives you back to
your hotel.
3. today gilberto picked us up, took us to immig office. after he organized stuff for about 5 min., I got called to take the test. 5 multiple choice
questions out of the 100 we study. date. print name and sign. of course i got 100%.  )))
4. you sign a number of forms, each of your index fingers (ie both hands) get fingerprinted about 4 times. sit down. wait about 15 min. get the
official entry form. end of story.
5. the lady at the counter said he was one of her best attorneys cause he always has EVERY paper correct. it was so painless.
if anyone has any questions, feel free to ask !!!!
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dtbushpilot
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Congrats Blanca. I assume that this was in MX City? Did you have to take a verbal test?
"Life is tough".....It's even tougher if you're stupid.....
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Russ
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That's really great!
Bahia Concepcion where life starts...given a chance!
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cabobaja
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Congrats! Received my citizenship 7 years ago. Hired Gilberto and he was very professional and made the process painless. Had no idea he was a
lawyer. Flew in to Mexico City for 2 days to start the process. Flew back six months later for two days to finish. Never took any test nor ever spoke
to any officials. Gilberto handled everything. 3 weeks after returning home I received my Mexican Passport. You are in good hands!!
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pacificobob
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blanca, where is he located? sounds like a good guy for the job.
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BajaBlanca
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MEXICO CITY is where we are at and is where GILBERTO is too.
The test is written and is a random 5 out of the 100 they give you to study. I thought the test was oral and I thought I had to give the one, correct
answer on the spot.
to say that I have been studying non-stop for the past week is putting it lightly hahahaha I don't know how I had time to log on and write a blog or
take pics of this incredible city
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Howard
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Do you remember the 5 questions? I assume they were in Spanish, correct?
We don't stop playing because we grow old;
we grow old because we stop playing
George Bernard Shaw
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Bajafun777
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No, Mexico puts their government writings in English and Spanish like we do here in the USA,LOL!! Now, that ain't right, huh? Just a little humor
here, just a little bit don't everybody get mad now,LOL!! Take Care & Travel Safe --------- " No Hurry, No Worry, Just FUN!" bajafun777
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BajaBruceFan
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Congratulations on getting your citizenship!
Am I correct in thinking that one must have an FM2 for a full 5 years prior to applying for citizenship?
Also, was there a test on fluency in Spanish or just Mexican history?
Thanks!
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skipowell
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Wow! Mexican Citizenship
It is on my husbands list of things to start working on
Great to hear of another success!
Where you able to keep your US citizenship??
I heard that there are issues getting dual citizenship.
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CortezBlue
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I have also heard that if you have had your FM2 for 5 years and are 62 you can get citizenship without any tests.
Not sure how accurate this information is, but it was told to me by the lady that does my FM2
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Lee
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| Quote: | Originally posted by CortezBlue
I have also heard that if you have had your FM2 for 5 years and are 62 you can get citizenship without any tests.
Not sure how accurate this information is, but it was told to me by the lady that does my FM2 |
I asked Senor Gilberto that question in an email and he said over 60 no test.
His emails are in Spanish and at least one gringa told me he wouldn't speak with her by phone if she couldn't speak Spanish.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by CortezBlue
I have also heard that if you have had your FM2 for 5 years and are 62 you can get citizenship without any tests.
Not sure how accurate this information is, but it was told to me by the lady that does my FM2 |
I don't know how or why she would be confused, but she may be referring to Inmigrado status which you get, for a price, after five years with the FM2.
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mojo_norte
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| Quote: | Originally posted by skipowell
Wow! Mexican Citizenship
It is on my husbands list of things to start working on
Great to hear of another success!
Where you able to keep your US citizenship??
I heard that there are issues getting dual citizenship. |
I believe US and Canadians can keep their citizenship...
http://www.banderasnews.com/0508/nb-mexcitizen.htm
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DENNIS
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There's a difference between Dual Citizenship and Naturalization.
What would be a worthwhile trade for one's US or Canadian citizenship? What reasons could people have for doing such a thing?
Just asking.
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Cypress
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Mexican citizenship! Congrats? Does this mean you'll be hiring a coyote in the near future?
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shari
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I'm so glad Gilberto is working for you....he is the BOMB!!!! he helped me get my citizenship too and i stayed with his family...he had a great suite
at his house and a wonderful family....a huge felizidades Blanca and please give Gilberto and his family a big hug from me.
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schwlind
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Did you have to recite all the verses of the Mexican National Anthem???
Linda
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bajalorena
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Blanca, congratulations!!!
Gilberto helped me with mine in 2005.
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BajaBlanca
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wow...lots of questions, so here goes:
1. there are 100 questions, multiple choice, which one studies. all in espanol. and of the 100, a random 5 appear on a small sheet which you
answer in front of the immigration officials. in writing. no anthem needed anymore.
2. gilberto, as far as i know, does NOT speak English. ergo, you must speak spanish to deal with him.
3. we did not stay with his family but stayed at the HOTEL SAN DIEGO. It is close enough to the main zolcalo (square) and we were quite happy with
the facilities. Cost us 350 pesos a night for 2. restaurant is OK. Our main complaint is that the sheets and towels are washed in bleach every day
and are threadborn. when I asked why, I was told that this is the law since the flu epidemis a couple years ago. NO other hotel washed all sheets and
towels every day tho'.
4. I had my FM2 for 2 years and applied as a latina (Brazilian). I will be a dual (triple really) national.
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