UP TO DATE REQUIREMENTS FROM OUR LOCAL IMMIGRATION OFFICE TO OBTAIN IMMIGRATED STATUS, THIS APPLIES FOR NEXT FIVE YEARS AND IS FOR FULL TIME RESIDENTS. 1. First, you will have to fulfill the first five five year FM-2 period. 2. Provide a current US passport (original) 3. A Bank Trust or (rent/lease agreement). 4. Copy of the last 3 months bank statement, either from a U.S. or Mexican account. Accounts must show an average balance of $ 1,200 Dls for a single person or $ 1,800 for a couple 5. Marriage Certificate must be translated into Spanish, plus it must be certified (“Appostille”). Please note: “Appostille must be done in the State where you were married”! NOTE: WITH THIS PROCESS, YOU OBTAIN YOUR PERMENENT RESIDENCY IN THE COUNTRY AND THE BENEFIT IS THAT YOU NO LONGER HAVE TO PAY FOR YOUR LEGAL STAY IN MEXICO (THE IMMIGRATED STATUS IS A NOT A DUAL CITIZENSHIP) Official Immigration Government fees are $ 3,901 (pesos) approx.(Fees vary every 3 months). All these fees are payable directly at any local Bank.(This cost does not include service fee and translating service.) We are always willing to help fill out your INAMI application (National Institute of Immigration application). Additional Info REDUCTION OF INCOME TAXES: We highly recommend, once you get your final original trust, to change name (s) of ALL utility bills. This will definitely help you minimize your “Capital Gains Taxes” when and until you decide to sell. FOR ALL RENEWALS: You need to do practically the same as when you acquire your first FM-3, and this MUST be renewed for the next five and final years. BEFORE the expiration date shown in your official form. Early renewal avoids penalties. To make NEW application (s) or renewal (s) more relaxed, it is recommended to give us your "POWER OF ATTORNEY". Of course, you may do all these steps yourself, but if you are the type of person who does not like hassles, I have an Immigration specialist who is totally dedicated to providing courteous service, and making sure you receive prompt and friendly alert notice when is time for your next renewal. This, of course, will prevent paying any late penalties for non-renewal. We want to emphasized that an appointment is required to handle your consultation/application; He is capable and will always keep you up to date with new rules or Government fees that are constantly changing. PLEASE CALL FOR A FREE UP-TO-DATE OR AN APPOINTMENT: Immigration Specialist Mr. Ernesto Grijalva Gomez 011 52 (661) 612 – 1295 Fax. (661) 612 – 1285 Plesae dial during working: 1 - (619) 819 - 5137 e-mail: ernesto@jorgecuadros.com California State has several branches. However, San Diego County has four convenient branches to serve your appostille Certification needs: 1). – SAN DIEGO 1350 Front Street Ste 2060 San Diego, CA 92101-3607 (619) 498-2200 2). – EL CAJON 200 S. Magnolia Avenue El Cajon, CA 92020-4524 (619) 401-5700 3). – KEARNEY MESA 9225 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, CA 92123-1211 (858) 505-6262 4). – SAN MARCOS 334 Via Vera Cruz, Ste 150 San Marcos, CA 92069-2638 (760) 940-6868
1. First, you will have to fulfill the first five five year FM-2 period. 2. Provide a current US passport (original) 3. A Bank Trust or (rent/lease agreement).
4. Copy of the last 3 months bank statement, either from a U.S. or Mexican account. Accounts must show an average balance of $ 1,200 Dls for a single person or $ 1,800 for a couple
5. Marriage Certificate must be translated into Spanish, plus it must be certified (“Appostille”). Please note: “Appostille must be done in the State where you were married”!
Official Immigration Government fees are $ 3,901 (pesos) approx.(Fees vary every 3 months). All these fees are payable directly at any local Bank.(This cost does not include service fee and translating service.)
Additional Info
FOR ALL RENEWALS: You need to do practically the same as when you acquire your first FM-3, and this MUST be renewed for the next five and final years.
BEFORE the expiration date shown in your official form. Early renewal avoids penalties. To make NEW application (s) or renewal (s) more relaxed, it is recommended to give us your "POWER OF ATTORNEY". Of course, you may do all these steps yourself, but if you are the type of person who does not like hassles, I have an Immigration specialist who is totally dedicated to providing courteous service, and making sure you receive prompt and friendly alert notice when is time for your next renewal. This, of course, will prevent paying any late penalties for non-renewal. We want to emphasized that an appointment is required to handle your consultation/application; He is capable and will always keep you up to date with new rules or Government fees that are constantly changing.
PLEASE CALL FOR A FREE UP-TO-DATE OR AN APPOINTMENT: Immigration Specialist Mr. Ernesto Grijalva Gomez 011 52 (661) 612 – 1295 Fax. (661) 612 – 1285
Plesae dial during working: 1 - (619) 819 - 5137
e-mail: ernesto@jorgecuadros.com
California State has several branches. However, San Diego County has four convenient branches to serve your appostille Certification needs: