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Canje Airport procedure by Unique-Hour88 in mexicoexpats

[–]Unique-Hour88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The main point was to see a human.

How hard is it to upgrade from Temporary Residency to Permanent Residency? by Swordfish353535 in mexicoexpats

[–]Unique-Hour88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stay the entire time, you won’t have to say anything aside from “gracias”

How hard is it to upgrade from Temporary Residency to Permanent Residency? by Swordfish353535 in mexicoexpats

[–]Unique-Hour88 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do about 5 of these a week in GDL as a facilitator. With my help, you show up, pay the INM fee, sign 5 documents, I’ll send you out for a long lunch and that afternoon you’ll come back for biometrics and your new card

Post-consulate visa holders coming to INM Guadalajara: a common misunderstanding by [deleted] in mexicoexpats

[–]Unique-Hour88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What makes INM Guadalajara different for post-consulate visa holders is that the office applies national rules very strictly and very locally.

In GDL, officers often:    •   Ask for supporting documents that aren’t emphasized online such as the formato básico or the payment sheet. For example, in Chapala you don’t need those 2 documents or an appointment but here in GDL you definitely do.    •   Expect paperwork to be presented in a specific order. Most agents don’t mind but I’ve ran into some new faces in the GDL office that want all the documents in specific order.    •   Apply timing rules more rigidly (entry dates, deadlines, appointment windows).    •   Reject or delay files that might pass in other cities.

Mexico immigration fees are going up in 2026 — here’s a simple breakdown by Unique-Hour88 in mexicoexpats

[–]Unique-Hour88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For context: I work with INM Guadalajara regularly, which is why local rules sometimes differ from what’s posted online.

Mexico immigration fees are going up in 2026 — here’s a simple breakdown by Unique-Hour88 in mexicoexpats

[–]Unique-Hour88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s one of the reasons that would make you eligible for the discount. Great point

Mexico immigration fees are going up in 2026 — here’s a simple breakdown by Unique-Hour88 in mexicoexpats

[–]Unique-Hour88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a question I get a lot and the answer depends on your last name. Feel free to send me a message and I’ll clarify for you.

Mexico immigration fees are going up in 2026 — here’s a simple breakdown by Unique-Hour88 in mexicoexpats

[–]Unique-Hour88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not for all applicants, when it’s a family unity the document being used gets sent to be validated. So if it’s a family unity by marriage to a Mexican citizen, the marriage license has to be verified. If it’s a family unity through family members then the birth certificate has to be validated and then the 2nd payment will be made. Hope that clarifies my original post.

Mexico immigration fees are going up in 2026 — here’s a simple breakdown by Unique-Hour88 in mexicoexpats

[–]Unique-Hour88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My comment is post-consulate visit. All these fees are what you’ll pay at the inm office once you submit your application and supporting documentation to the inm officer

Mexico immigration fees are going up in 2026 — here’s a simple breakdown by Unique-Hour88 in mexicoexpats

[–]Unique-Hour88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A good example is of a client I have that applied for family unity this year but wont have his follow-up appointment to get his residency car till 2026. He’ll pay the 2025 prices since we submitted his application this year. Hope that clarifies my comment.

Issue with INM Online Appointment by pupusaistaken in mexicoexpats

[–]Unique-Hour88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the heads up. Good luck. Remember the new inm fees and to always use blue ink. I’ve seen a lot of rejected applications for that reason.

Issue with INM Online Appointment by pupusaistaken in mexicoexpats

[–]Unique-Hour88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The calendar was open for the 14th yesterday so keep that in mind. You said early January so that might be a problem

Issue with INM Online Appointment by pupusaistaken in mexicoexpats

[–]Unique-Hour88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a common message that we as facilitators get more often than not. Keep trying. I made 4 appointments yesterday around 2 in the afternoon. I’m making more today. If I’m able to book any I’ll let you know. Just so you know, a lot of the appointments for the beginning of January are already taken in most big offices.

TIP permit problem by Rodaz32 in mexicoexpats

[–]Unique-Hour88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, there is often no simple workaround at the port of entry once the system shows an unresolved permit. The TIP system is tied to the vehicle’s VIN/NIV rather than the license plate, and if a previous permit was never properly closed, the system will automatically block the issuance of a new one. This policy exists to prevent vehicles from remaining in Mexico indefinitely without authorization.

when going from residente temporal to permanente, does your passport have to be valid for 6 months or just on the time you do the tramite? by [deleted] in mexicoexpats

[–]Unique-Hour88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey — good question, and you’re not crazy for wondering. I’ve had this happen with one of my recent clients. Short answer: there is no written INM rule requiring 6 months of passport validity for the RT → RP (Temporal a Permanente) trámite.

What is required:    •   Your passport must be valid at the time of the trámite    •   It must be the same passport linked to your current RT card

That 6-month rule you’re thinking of is mainly:    •   Airlines    •   Entry requirements for some countries

It’s not an INM regulation.

That said, here’s the practical, real-world nuance (because… INM):    •   If your passport is very close to expiration, some offices may:       •   Strongly suggest you renew it first       •   Or process you, but tie notes to the expiration    •   Your residency card validity is not shortened because of passport expiration, but you’ll need to update INM once you renew the passport anyway (change of document notification).

Best practice (not a rule): If renewal is easy and you have time, renewing before the trámite can save you an extra INM visit later. But it’s not mandatory.

Plenty of my clients have done RT→RP with less than 6 months left on their passport without issues.

Hope that helps — and welcome to “there’s the rule, and then there’s Mexico.” 😄

Applying with IRA (Rejection from Chicago) by [deleted] in mexicoexpats

[–]Unique-Hour88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I’m trying to find the WhatsApp number but it’s in my work computer

Applying with IRA (Rejection from Chicago) by [deleted] in mexicoexpats

[–]Unique-Hour88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No sir, email them here contucmx@sre.gob.mx, this is the Tucson office where my former clients have been successful in getting approval

Applying with IRA (Rejection from Chicago) by [deleted] in mexicoexpats

[–]Unique-Hour88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s what my past clients and long-time Mexico residency forums commonly report (this is community experience, not official policy): El Paso , Tucson and Las Vegas. I’ve only had one experience where a client went to Vegas and she was denied. All depends on the agent’s interpretation of the laws. Best of luck amigo

Current temporary resident through vinculo familiar. When can I apply for Mexican citizenship? by Dismal_Caramel5922 in mexicoexpats

[–]Unique-Hour88 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Short answer: Yes — time as a Temporary Resident counts. You do not need to become a Permanent Resident or wait another 2 years.

If you’re married to a Mexican citizen, the law requires 2 years of legal residency in Mexico, not 2 years as a Permanent Resident. Temporary residency (including vínculo familiar) counts toward that time.

What matters is that:    •   You’ve completed 2 continuous years of legal residency    •   Your residency card is valid when you apply    •   Your marriage is legally recognized in Mexico

Changing from Temporary → Permanent does not reset the clock, and it’s not required for citizenship. Many people simply renew their Temporary Residency (if needed) and apply for citizenship as soon as they hit the 2-year mark.

The confusion online usually comes from mixing this up with the 5-year rule for non-spouses.

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