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MEXICO: Delays at Immigration Offices

February 5, 2019

As the new federal administration takes office in Mexico, major staff changes are taking place within the offices of the National Immigration institute (INM) around the country, affecting the processing times of submitted applications.

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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.

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MEXICO: 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.

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MEXICO: 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.

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MEXICO: 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 […]

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MEXICO: 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 […]

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Spotlight 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...

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CANADA: 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…

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MEXICO: 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…

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MEXICO: 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…

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