Congrats to your mom!!! We’re planning to get residency in four years, wen my retirement came to affect. I hope it would be a problems with appointment in Mexican Consulate by that time. Can’t stand cold winter of NY anymore 😖😖
Congratulations Mom! Very happy for you. Raquel and Ricky, you were so supportive and patient in helping her through the process. What a nightmare. So glad it’s over. Time to celebrate. When are we going to get a tour of your Moms home with the finished renovations? We would love to see it.
Thanks so much Sue! Moms house video will be out 2 weeks from today. Her living room furniture was over a month and a half late being delivered but it’s finally arrived - hooray 😃
Being a Canadian it’s nice to see a Canadian perspective on Mexican immigration. I have been in contact by email with the Mexican consulate in Toronto in regards to clarifying the requirements. I’m still a little confused though, typical for me as I nitpick a subject to the end! Cheers🍻
Hi guy’s, it’s certainly confusing that’s for sure! Wishing you all the best for your application and hopefully you will be letting us know that you are successful in the future. Good luck
Congrats to Mum!!!! Great video guys, we feel your pain! My husband is a Mexican citizen, with PR in US! So we are retiring in PM hopefully this year!🤞🏻 we started getting our paperwork together to get my TR. Well our marriage cert. has my husband’s middle initial on it. So we have to get married again and get his full name spelled out since his passport and everything else has it that way🥺 other issue is I was born on a Army base in Japan, how in the world do I get that apostilled???? Ughhh…..we did pay to have it translated to Spanish. It’s so frustrating 😫 I finally sent an email to Millie last night. She was referred to us by a friend there in PM. Then I see your video today, wow!!! I’m hoping she can help me too! We have spent so much money already and time trying to do it ourselves but it will be worth it in the end!😌 oh thank the Lord we have scanner😛
Oh Patricia that is so stressful sounding. I think that is wise to reach out to Milly. I wonder if you can get a declaration stating your husband is the same person on your marriage certificate without having to be remarried ? Milly will know. When we were waiting outside immigration for my mom and chatting with some folks there were some unsuccessful applicants coming out of the office who were navigating the system on their own . After waiting months for an appointment- that would be horrible. We were happy to work with Milly. Wishing you well with the process.
A very informative process, and happy I'm on the other side of it!!! I'm so vain because I have to say, I've had better hair and makeup days! lol Well Done 👏
Congratulations🎉🎉 I have heard that it would be easier to get my papers done in Mexico through my son. Rather then starting them here through my husband in USA and finishing them in Mexico. Any info on this??
For us it was easier to use the family unification program here in Mexico. My mom did not have to provide financial information or get an appointment at a consulate out of country - so for those two reasons alone, we felt like this was the best process for her. Thanks so much for watching and wishing you the best of luck on receiving your residency
Hi Rick and Raquel! Great informative video. Raquel, are you able to apply for your permanent residency from within Mexico after having the temporary residency?
Hello ! Yes, I can apply for my PR this year from within Mexico. It reduced the time for me being a temporary resident from 4 years to 2 years using The Family Reunification Program. Thanks so much for watching
Millie is an immigration specialist who works out of Playa del Carmen. She is highly recommended. I’ve linked her Facebook page below facebook.com/Legally-in-Mexico-404247036321852/
Great video! I'm from California, what does it take to get dual citizenship? I plan on living in Mexico full time, also did you keep your bank account in Canada, did you get a Mexico bank account to transfer funds. I heard is very difficult to import a car from California or Canada for Mexico plates, you need a custom’s agent (called an agente aduanal) to help? Thank you!
Hi Brad, first let's address dual Citizenship. We are not Mexican Citizens but we are Residents of Mexico which is similar to Permanent Residents living in Canada but do not hold a Canadian Passport. There are two types of residency here in Mexico the first is Temporary Residency and the second is Permanent Residency. It is preferable to become a PR as you never have to renew your status and it has benefits if you are selling a house in Mexico. In most cases if you become a TR it will have to be renewed in four years time but at that point you may have the option of becoming a PR instead. To become a Mexican Citizen there are certain criteria one of which is a good solid grasp of the Spanish language but you will also have to live in the Country for a set period of time. With regards to bringing a car from Canada this is difficult but not impossible. You would have to be issued a Temporary import license which will need to be renewed at the border every six months. It will also be difficult to sell your car in Mexico in the future. It should also be noted that if you become a PR of Mexico you cannot be issued a TIP to bring your car only TR of Mexico can be issued a TIP. Regarding banking we have Mexican accounts but retain an account in Canada. There are certain banks that will let you open an account on a tourist visa, FMM but it will be much easier to open an account if you have either TR or PR status. We are not really experts in Citizenship nor importing of vehicles but we can only give you advice based on what we have learned from others on these subjects. We strongly advise that you check out Qroo Paul's TH-cam channel called Two ExPats Mexico. Paul covers the topics that we are discussing in a much more in depth way and gives excellent advice. He speaks Spanish fluently and has a very good grasp of Mexican laws. We hope this helps you somewhat and good luck with your upcoming move. Thank you for your comment!
Thank you. Yes this is what we paid in PDC (not including fees at the Canadian Consulate in Cancun or fees at the Mexican Consulate in Canada): taxes $1514 pesos & $4739 pesos 1000 pesos translation Milly’s fee $4500 pesos
I OH!!! I FORGOT TO MENTIONED,,, LOVE CARRY ME TO CANADA.... CUPID REALLY WANTED ME HERE .. STILL IN LOVE WITH MY WIFE AFTER 31 YEARS OF MARRIAGE,,,, A COUPLE MORE YEARS RETIRING IN MEXICO MY WIFE CAN NOT WAIT.. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM WE HAVE TO MANY OPTION TO CHOOSE IN MEXICO ... BE SAFE
That is so nice, thank you for sharing!! Yes you will have a difficult time deciding where in Mexico to retire to lol. So many beautiful places to chose from. Congratulations on your upcoming move and your wonderful marriage. Viva Mexico 🇲🇽
im mexican. living in your country,, lol life destiny send ME to your country and your destiny brough you to my country...i love it here .. canada such a noble country very good country.. loved my life here canada has giving too much happIness and confort and a good life .. canada from my part has received, from me, RESPECT, LOVE AND APPRECIATION FOR EVERYTHING THIS COUNTRY HAS GIVING ME.. AND I TRY TO HONOR ALL THAT BY BEING A GOOD HARD WORKING CITIZEN..ALSO ,, WANTED TO MENTION,, ,, REALLY ,REALLY APPRECIATE HOW RESPECTFUL HAS YOU BEING WITH MY COUNTRY.. WE SHOULD GET AN AWARD IN OUR PARTS FOR BEING GOOD RESPECTFULL PEOPLE WITH BOTH COUNTRIES,,,,THERE ARE A FEW SAYING ABOUT PEOPLE WHO MOVED TO MEXICO: I WOULD LIKE TO MENTION IT TO YOU... I HOPE YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRANSLATE IT SO.. YOU CAN COMPREHEND WHAT REALLY MEANS... CANADIENSES HERMANOS YA, SON MEXICANOS... THATS THE FIRST ONE..... SECOND ONE.....LOS MEXICANOS,, NACEMOS DONDE SE NOS DA LA CHINGADA GANA....BOTH SENTENCE ARE VERY FUNNY ,, BUT VERY MEANINGFULL FOR MEXICANS,,, I WILL SUBSCRIBE.. THANK YOU ENJOY MEXICO.. DONT FORGET... IF, YOU REALLY,,,REALLY LOVE MEXICO,, MEXICO AND MEXICANS WE WILL LOVE YOU BACK,,, HAPPY 2022
Aww thank you so much for your beautiful comment. It made me very happy to hear your feelings about Canada. I definitely have love, respect and admiration for my new homeland if Mexico 🇲🇽 We feel privileged to live here. Thank you so much for watching our video and subscribing to our channel 🥰
Congratulations and thank goodness for Milly! We have our consulate appointment on Tuesday...wish us luck.
Yes thank goodness for Milly !! Aw wishing you the best of luck for Tuesday !!
Congrats to your mom!!! We’re planning to get residency in four years, wen my retirement came to affect. I hope it would be a problems with appointment in Mexican Consulate by that time. Can’t stand cold winter of NY anymore 😖😖
Thank you so much. Yes, we know how you feel and don’t miss the cold winters at all. Thanks so much for watching
Very helpful - we are planning to do the same - bring mom after we move to MX next year. Congratulations on obtaining it!!! 😄
This is lovely to hear !! Thank you so much 😊
Congratulations Mom! Very happy for you. Raquel and Ricky, you were so supportive and patient in helping her through the process. What a nightmare. So glad it’s over. Time to celebrate. When are we going to get a tour of your Moms home with the finished renovations? We would love to see it.
Thanks so much Sue! Moms house video will be out 2 weeks from today. Her living room furniture was over a month and a half late being delivered but it’s finally arrived - hooray 😃
@@RickRackTravels That’s exciting. Can’t wait to see the transformation.
@@suewellings4500 gracias 🥰
Great info thanks guys and congrats to your mom .
Thanks so much ☺️
Im arriving there on Feb 7th im so excited who knows maybe ill see you there 👍
That’s not long now !! You most likely will see us - it’s a very small town lol Please say hola & thanks for watching
Good Luck to you all! I’ll be going through this next year. Can’t wait! Coming down in January for our discovery trip, then begin the Process.
That's great Carol!! Hope you have a great time and are granted your Residency!!
She’s lucky to have you two.
Gracias Ellen!
Congratulations to your Mom 😀
Thank you 😊
Yay Momma! Congrats!
Thank you 😊
Congrats!!
Thank you 😊
Lots of hoops to jump through but so worth it...Congrats!!..Viv
Thank you 😊
Being a Canadian it’s nice to see a Canadian perspective on Mexican immigration. I have been in contact by email with the Mexican consulate in Toronto in regards to clarifying the requirements. I’m still a little confused though, typical for me as I nitpick a subject to the end! Cheers🍻
Hi guy’s, it’s certainly confusing that’s for sure! Wishing you all the best for your application and hopefully you will be letting us know that you are successful in the future. Good luck
Congrats to Mum!!!! Great video guys, we feel your pain! My husband is a Mexican citizen, with PR in US! So we are retiring in PM hopefully this year!🤞🏻 we started getting our paperwork together to get my TR. Well our marriage cert. has my husband’s middle initial on it. So we have to get married again and get his full name spelled out since his passport and everything else has it that way🥺 other issue is I was born on a Army base in Japan, how in the world do I get that apostilled???? Ughhh…..we did pay to have it translated to Spanish. It’s so frustrating 😫 I finally sent an email to Millie last night. She was referred to us by a friend there in PM. Then I see your video today, wow!!! I’m hoping she can help me too! We have spent so much money already and time trying to do it ourselves but it will be worth it in the end!😌 oh thank the Lord we have scanner😛
Oh Patricia that is so stressful sounding. I think that is wise to reach out to Milly. I wonder if you can get a declaration stating your husband is the same person on your marriage certificate without having to be remarried ? Milly will know. When we were waiting outside immigration for my mom and chatting with some folks there were some unsuccessful applicants coming out of the office who were navigating the system on their own . After waiting months for an appointment- that would be horrible. We were happy to work with Milly. Wishing you well with the process.
Molly is the best!!
Yes, she is great !
A very informative process, and happy I'm on the other side of it!!!
I'm so vain because I have to say, I've had better hair and makeup days! lol
Well Done 👏
Haha you look fabulous
Congratulations🎉🎉
I have heard that it would be easier to get my papers done in Mexico through my son. Rather then starting them here through my husband in USA and finishing them in Mexico. Any info on this??
For us it was easier to use the family unification program here in Mexico. My mom did not have to provide financial information or get an appointment at a consulate out of country - so for those two reasons alone, we felt like this was the best process for her. Thanks so much for watching and wishing you the best of luck on receiving your residency
Hi Rick and Raquel! Great informative video. Raquel, are you able to apply for your permanent residency from within Mexico after having the temporary residency?
Hello ! Yes, I can apply for my PR this year from within Mexico. It reduced the time for me being a temporary resident from 4 years to 2 years using The Family Reunification Program. Thanks so much for watching
@@RickRackTravels Thank you so much for replying and I love your videos!
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Really nice video. You mentioned Millie? Is she an attorney? Is she in Puerto Moerlos1
Millie is an immigration specialist who works out of Playa del Carmen. She is highly recommended. I’ve linked her Facebook page below
facebook.com/Legally-in-Mexico-404247036321852/
yo- Likee~really great , see u around- 🤟
Gracias ☺️
Great video! I'm from California, what does it take to get dual citizenship? I plan on living in Mexico full time, also did you keep your bank account in Canada, did you get a Mexico bank account to transfer funds. I heard is very difficult to import a car from California or Canada for Mexico plates, you need a custom’s agent (called an agente aduanal) to help? Thank you!
Hi Brad, first let's address dual Citizenship. We are not Mexican Citizens but we are Residents of Mexico which is similar to Permanent Residents living in Canada but do not hold a Canadian Passport. There are two types of residency here in Mexico the first is Temporary Residency and the second is Permanent Residency. It is preferable to become a PR as you never have to renew your status and it has benefits if you are selling a house in Mexico. In most cases if you become a TR it will have to be renewed in four years time but at that point you may have the option of becoming a PR instead. To become a Mexican Citizen there are certain criteria one of which is a good solid grasp of the Spanish language but you will also have to live in the Country for a set period of time. With regards to bringing a car from Canada this is difficult but not impossible. You would have to be issued a Temporary import license which will need to be renewed at the border every six months. It will also be difficult to sell your car in Mexico in the future. It should also be noted that if you become a PR of Mexico you cannot be issued a TIP to bring your car only TR of Mexico can be issued a TIP. Regarding banking we have Mexican accounts but retain an account in Canada. There are certain banks that will let you open an account on a tourist visa, FMM but it will be much easier to open an account if you have either TR or PR status. We are not really experts in Citizenship nor importing of vehicles but we can only give you advice based on what we have learned from others on these subjects. We strongly advise that you check out Qroo Paul's TH-cam channel called Two ExPats Mexico. Paul covers the topics that we are discussing in a much more in depth way and gives excellent advice. He speaks Spanish fluently and has a very good grasp of Mexican laws. We hope this helps you somewhat and good luck with your upcoming move. Thank you for your comment!
@@RickRackTravels Thank you! your guidance is very much appreciated!
Hello and congratulations
Would you be able to share the cost ? Thank you
Thank you. Yes this is what we paid in PDC (not including fees at the Canadian Consulate in Cancun or fees at the Mexican Consulate in Canada):
taxes $1514 pesos & $4739 pesos
1000 pesos translation
Milly’s fee $4500 pesos
Your mum looks more like your big sister !!
I OH!!! I FORGOT TO MENTIONED,,, LOVE CARRY ME TO CANADA.... CUPID REALLY WANTED ME HERE .. STILL IN LOVE WITH MY WIFE AFTER 31 YEARS OF MARRIAGE,,,, A COUPLE MORE YEARS RETIRING IN MEXICO MY WIFE CAN NOT WAIT.. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM WE HAVE TO MANY OPTION TO CHOOSE IN MEXICO ... BE SAFE
That is so nice, thank you for sharing!! Yes you will have a difficult time deciding where in Mexico to retire to lol. So many beautiful places to chose from. Congratulations on your upcoming move and your wonderful marriage. Viva Mexico 🇲🇽
im mexican. living in your country,, lol life destiny send ME to your country and your destiny brough you to my country...i love it here .. canada such a noble country very good country.. loved my life here canada has giving too much happIness and confort and a good life .. canada from my part has received, from me, RESPECT, LOVE AND APPRECIATION FOR EVERYTHING THIS COUNTRY HAS GIVING ME.. AND I TRY TO HONOR ALL THAT BY BEING A GOOD HARD WORKING CITIZEN..ALSO ,, WANTED TO MENTION,, ,, REALLY ,REALLY APPRECIATE HOW RESPECTFUL HAS YOU BEING WITH MY COUNTRY.. WE SHOULD GET AN AWARD IN OUR PARTS FOR BEING GOOD RESPECTFULL PEOPLE WITH BOTH COUNTRIES,,,,THERE ARE A FEW SAYING ABOUT PEOPLE WHO MOVED TO MEXICO: I WOULD LIKE TO MENTION IT TO YOU... I HOPE YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRANSLATE IT SO.. YOU CAN COMPREHEND WHAT REALLY MEANS... CANADIENSES HERMANOS YA, SON MEXICANOS... THATS THE FIRST ONE..... SECOND ONE.....LOS MEXICANOS,, NACEMOS DONDE SE NOS DA LA CHINGADA GANA....BOTH SENTENCE ARE VERY FUNNY ,, BUT VERY MEANINGFULL FOR MEXICANS,,, I WILL SUBSCRIBE.. THANK YOU ENJOY MEXICO.. DONT FORGET... IF, YOU REALLY,,,REALLY LOVE MEXICO,, MEXICO AND MEXICANS WE WILL LOVE YOU BACK,,, HAPPY 2022
Aww thank you so much for your beautiful comment. It made me very happy to hear your feelings about Canada. I definitely have love, respect and admiration for my new homeland if Mexico 🇲🇽 We feel privileged to live here. Thank you so much for watching our video and subscribing to our channel 🥰