PERMANENT MEXICO RESIDENCY ASSISTANCE
Permanent Mexico Resident Card Process
1. Initial Application at a Mexican Consulate in the USA:
- Begin the process by applying at a Mexican Consulate in the USA.
2. Issuance of PR Mexico Visa:
- The Mexican Consulate issues a PR Mexico Visa valid for six months.
3. Exchange Visa for Permanent Resident Card:
- Exchange the PR Mexico Visa for a Permanent Resident Card at the closest INM Immigration office in Mexico, where you will reside.
PR Mexico Card Eligibility Categories:
- Through income
- Through Mexican spouse
- Through Mexican children
- Through spouse who is a Permanent Resident Card holder
PR Mexico Card Requirements Through Retirement or Pension Income (After Visa Approval at the Mexican Consulate):
- PR Mexico Visa
- FMM for Canje
- PR Mexico Application
- PR Mexico Formato Básico Supplemental Application
- PR Mexico Petition Letter
- Government Fees
- Approximately $382.00 (Lifetime fee)
Who Qualifies for Permanent Mexico Residency Visa?
1. Retirees or Pensioners:
- Monthly Net Income: You must prove a monthly net income of $7,321.00 with six consecutive bank statements before applying.
- Investments or Bank Accounts: Must prove investments or bank account balances averaging $292,859.00 per month for twelve consecutive months before applying.
2. Family Connections:
- Applicants with a Mexican spouse or children.
- Spouses or children of Permanent Mexico Resident Card holders.
Permanent Mexico Residency Through Mexican Spouse or Permanent Resident Card Holder:
- Applicants can apply for Permanent Residency if they can prove they are married to a Mexican national or a Permanent Resident Card holder.
- The spouse will be granted temporary residency for two years.
- After two years, the spouse can apply for permanent residency.
- The process can start directly at the INM Mexico Immigration office.
Permanent Mexico Residency Through Mexican-born Children:
- Regardless of age, applicants with Mexican-born children can apply for permanent residency.
- The process can start directly at the INM Mexico Immigration office.
FAQs
How long is the process to obtain a PR Mexico Card?
- In Tijuana, Baja California, the INM office takes five days after the Visa approval at the Mexican Consulate in the USA.
How much is the fee for the PR Mexico Card?
- About $382.00, US lifetime fee.
What is the difference between PR Mexico Card and PR Mexico Visa?
- It is the same but requires two steps to acquire Permanent Resident Status.