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Re: FM2?

Posted by Larry F. on November 15, 2012, 3:11 pm, in reply to "FM2?"
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Guess this topic has got my interest. Here's my latest findings, but don't shoot me if I'm wrong.

Based on the question - Is the FM2 the same card as FM3?

The answer is maybe. Forget the term FM2 and FM3. Nobody has those anymore.

"FM3" became the "No Immigrante" visa - but that visa is now gone.

"FM2" became the "immigrante" visa - also now gone.

"FMT" (6-month tourist visa) is now called "Visitante". You cannot get these after you cross the border.

If you held an "Inmigrante" for 4 years or more, you can convert to a "Residente Permanente", otherwise you get a "Residente Temporal". In the latter case you will be required to complete the calculated number of years of these before asking for a "Residente Permanente".

If you hold a "No Immigrante" (like most of us retirees), you can convert to a "Residente Temporal". After a period of consecutive FM3's and "No Immigrante" visa's, you can apply for a "Residente Permanente". A just got my 7th consecutive visa and was told I can apply for "Residente Permanente" in 3 years.

As an aside, the financial requirements for a "Residente Permanente" are stiffer but do provide more options of proof. e.g., investments, property ownership.

For most of us, we are re-newing our "No Immigrante" visa, now called a "Residente Temporal". The term is from 1-4 years - your choice.

The cost per year goes down with a longer term, as follows:

1 year: 3130 pesos
2 years: 4690 pesos
3 years: 5940 pesos
4 years: 7040 pesos

If you are applying for your first "Residente Temporal", you must apply at a Mexican Consulate outside the country.
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