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I went to the local office and showed the workers the problem. We then tried NOT using the NUE and re-entering the personal info including passport which WORKED. Just an fyi to anyone else having the same problem when MAKING CHANGES to status

Correct. From the INM site, you will look for "Cambio de Residente Temporal a Residente Permanente/Change from Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident." Similar process and you will receive your green RP card. After five years, you can decide if it makes sense for you to apply for naturalization/citizenship.

@@caminoriconomad Thank you!! 😊

If your consulate is of no help, the worst-case outcome may be a fine when you update your information when in Mexico.

You should be able to. You can submit both at the same time. I would imagine they would process the change of address first.

@@caminoriconomad thank you!

Yes, you will submit another Formato Básico. 🙁

Thanks for sharing

Thanks for sharing!

Update new process in Playa Del Carmen INM - Starting from March 1st, 2024, applicant to schedule an appointment for Renewal, notification should present your original documents and a simple a proxy letter that authorized other people to act on you behalf, so it’s necessary for applicant to be in Mexico!

@@user-rs5ws1te3f So Playa Del Carmen gives 3yrs Renewals still ..? What about Cozumel office will they also give 3yrs Renewals..?

After March 11th how many days it took to get your 3yrs card

@@10X_Brain_Time Yes, Playa gives 3 yr renewals. I went to INM within 30 days (mandatory) of my 1st yr card expiry date. From there they gave me an appointment to return for processing. On the same day of the appointment date, the paperwork was submitted, the biometrics was done, and I received the 3 yr residency card. That was about a 6 hr process. In all, the entire process took exactly 3 weeks. I did this in March 2024. It may be a longer or shorter time to get the appointment, but this was my experience.

Ouch. This might be a ugly mess. Fingers crossed the third party is willing to submit your information and copies of your card. If you have the confirmation code, you might be able to do it. I strongly recommend not booking flights through a third party / OTA - it limits your ability to deal with changes, cancellations, and overbooked flights. Good luck!

Check Facebook groups for general Mexican immigration. I believe I've seen La Paz mentioned.

Thank you. I'll go check.@@caminoriconomad

@@caminoriconomad Thank you. I'm checking facebook. Looks like some people have been successful going from 1st yr to perm but with only with financials or with similar criteria met. I'll keep searching. As for the rest of your video, thank you for the content. I used it to get my renewal paperwork together and am set to go. It made the task much easier! If I can get this permanent issue straightened out, it will be a blessing for me. Thanks again!

Check the box! You have a NUE, use it! You should see your facilitator's info also

If you haven't made a permanent move to Mexico yet, it is a little bit of a dance with an address. If you are renewing at the same INM office as before, I wouldn't stress about it too much. Technically, yes, you should file a change of address if you are staying at a different Airbnb/etc. when renewing, but INM doesn't knock on doors to verify everyone's address. Important thing is to have a valid address in Mexico for the town under the jurisdiction of that INM office.

@@caminoriconomad Thank you. I will use a hotel and stay at the same hotel when I come back for renewal. I appreciate your response.

@@caminoriconomad Hello. Will I be denied at Oaxaca if I originally went to Cozumel if I don't update my address?

@@Mina-sr1jt possibly. As a resident, you are required to update your address with INM within 90 days. If you don't update your address, they may tell you to renew at the INM office associated with your reported address or impose a fine. I believe you can submit both addresses change and renewal at the same time.

@@caminoriconomad What if I live in Cozumel but am filing my paperwork in Oaxaca while on vacation? Am I allowed to use the office in Oaxaca if I don't live there?

Thanks! Glad it helps someone

Yes, everything seems a little faster now

Yes, but, you may have to be a resident of that area and complete a change of address before or at the same time as your renewal.

@@caminoriconomad make sense

@@caminoriconomad So would my paperwork have to have my new address or is old ok?

If you have your documents in order, you don't need much. But, if there are any hiccups, it could be confusing. My Spanish is mediocre at best and lots of pointing and smiling gets you far. If you have almost no Spanish, then, yes, hiring a translator could be worth it.

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On my wish list. Hardest part is getting a water, electricity, or TelMex bill if you are short-term renting

@@caminoriconomad 1.) I asked my Airbnb host and he helped me with those last time when I asked ! 2.) So if we are going to Playa Del Carmen INM office for 3yrs extension will they accept Cozumel address proof..? 3.) I got my 1st Temp Residency in Cozumel office with Cozumel address !

Thanks for the data point!

How do you let them know, you would like to renew for 3 years, by telling them at the window at the INM office or do you need to fill out some online form, where you are selecting the 3 years? I would appreciate, if you could answer this question. Thank you

@@bhembroideryprintingYou do fill out a form, and you also tell them at the window. There is a personal statement letter that many offices do want, where you would state it. This was the first time I've ever heard of an office not extending for the three years - it's supposed to be an option. There's even a fee schedule for it. Just goes to show that every office is just a little different.

*Mostly* Spanish, a little English. Paperwork: completely separate body of paperwork from getting your visa. You need: Formato Basico: www.gob.mx/inm/documentos/informacion-formato-basico The Canje application (Expedición de Documento Migratorio por Canje) from: www.inm.gob.mx/mpublic/publico/inm-tramites.html and your FMM from: www.inm.gob.mx/spublic/portal/inmex.html (only available after you arrive in Mexico)

As long as you are registered Democrat you're good to go...lol

Working on it now!

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No, they did not. Just a valid address should be all you need.

Will be renewing later this year, will post about it for sure

@@caminoriconomad Make sure you do the same walk though process how you did your 1st video that is very informative

This may depend on an individual INM office, but a valid address should suffice.

A valid address. ..US or Mexican??

A valid address in Mexico. This may be your Airbnb or other accommodation. Ypu will need to know the colonia (neighborhood/district) and streets yours is between (entre calles 5 y 10 ). I did discover there may be some houses that do not have an official street number, just a house name (similar to the UK). In that case, you can put "sin numero" for external number.

@@caminoriconomad gracias!!

Awesome! Bienvenidos!

If you use Facebook, I would ask on the Expats Cozumel group. There is also an Immigration Consultant in that group, Maribel, that may know. I would strongly encourage allowing more days in Cozumel in case they have an outage or schedule change. It's not uncommon for government offices to have long breaks for major holidays. Sometimes the credit card machine or ID printer is down. Remember that your residency visa is only good for 30 days and if you don't complete the process in that time, you will have to get a new Visa from your home country.

I didn't get my RFC yet, but my understanding is yes, a utility bill (CFE or Telmex) is all you need. You might want to check the Facebook group for Cozumel Expats, but I don't think your name needs to be on the bill, and the address may not matter either. I get a sense that it's a sort of "if a local trusts you with their bill, we trust you" kind of thing. You may need to book an appointment (cita) in advance: citas.sat.gob.mx/datosPersonales If you make any progress, feel welcome to report back!

@@caminoriconomad Sure i will definitely , Can we get the CURP same day we get the TR Card ..? I wanted to get everything done in one trip (TR Card, CURP, RFC )

You will get a print out of your CURP (looks like a certificate) and your CURP is printed on the back of your card! I'm curious how long it might take to get a appointment with SAT for your RFC. If you decide to open a bank account, they will also want to see a utility bill.

@@caminoriconomad For Bank, Utility bill has to be on Our name or can the Landlord name will be acceptable by bank ..?

@@caminoriconomad Got the Temporary Residence Card along with CURP in just 2 Days and it is only possible because of your video , I am trying to get RFC Tomorrow and see how it goes ..

Cozumel seemed to only do photos on Thursday. I feel like they like to receive applications earlier in the week, approve them, and then get all biometrics done later in the week. I can't say with certainty. The cruise ships may also affect their schedule. No return ticket needed. Once you are there, they don't care about your itinerary.

@@caminoriconomad Thank you very much fr details, !

@@caminoriconomad Do you think it is possible to get CURB also on the same day we pickup TR Card, and can the RFC can be done with out Address proof as we are staying at hotel temporary

I left because i got RFC appointment after 5 days so i can not stay back for another 5 more days so i thought of coming back after few months later .