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MEXICO: Increased Immigration Fees from 1 January 2019
January 18, 2019
Effective 1 January 2019, the fees charged by the National Immigration Institute (INM) in Mexico for immigration services have increased, in line with the Consumer Price Index yearly increase.
Read MoreMEXICO: Delays Expected at Immigration Offices
December 4, 2018
As a new administration takes office in Mexico, major staff changes are expected to take place in the upcoming days within the offices of the National Immigration institute (INM) around the country, including at international airports.
Read MoreMEXICO: Increased Immigration Verification Visits
June 8, 2018
The National Institute of Migration (INM) has recently increased the number of immigration verification visits.The purpose of the INM verification visit is to corroborate the existence and normal operation of the company and to prove the legal status of foreign employees.
Read MoreMEXICO: Reminder – Failure to Report Change of Address May Lead to Financial Penalty
November 3, 2017
Employers of foreign nationals in Mexico are reminded that all foreign residents in Mexico must notify the Mexican National Immigration Institute (INM) of their personal address within 90 days of any change of address due to the recent earthquakes in Mexico, or for any other reason. Failure to comply with this obligation may subject the foreign […]
Read MoreMEXICO: Immigration Offices Closure – Update
September 26, 2017
Due to the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Mexico City, the State of Mexico, Morelos and Puebla on Tuesday 19th September 2017, the suspension of activities at the National Immigration Institute (INM) has been extended for another week. The INM is now expected to reopen on Monday 2nd October 2017. The INM has also extended application […]
Read MoreSpotlight on Mexico
August 31, 2016
This is the latest instalment in our Spotlight series, exploring different regions across the globe. We hope to provide you with the most up to date and relevant information should you wish to expand to new destinations. Why Mexico? Mexico...
Read MoreCANADA: Government Lifts Visa Requirement for Citizens of Mexico
July 1, 2016
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau announced this week, that the visa requirement for Mexican citizens will be lifted on 1st December 2016. The announcement was made during a state visit by Mexican President Peña Nieto and follows through on a promise…
Read MoreMEXICO: Additional Visa Requirement Exemptions Announced
May 26, 2016
On 17th May it was announced that additional categories of visa-required nationals are now exempt from obtaining a visa to enter Mexico for visits of up to 180 days (six months). Prior to the change this exemption only applied to…
Read MoreMEXICO: New Procedure for Foreign Nationals Visiting from the US
September 23, 2015
Expedited entry procedures have been introduced in Mexico for non-visa nationals entering by land from the US for non-remunerated activities such as business visits or tourism. Effective immediately, foreign nationals residing in the US can complete the visitor"s permit…
Read MoreMEXICO: INM ambushing foreign employee sponsors by phone
November 7, 2013
The Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM) has been launching surprise phone enquiries against sponsors who have recently submitted visa and work authorisation applications for foreign employees in Mexico. Thus far the enquiries have been aimed at confirming the foreign employee"s:…
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