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I went with a facilitator for my initial card, and will also use a facilitator when I renew. I'm able to pay the costs, so I'm outsourcing when I can - I don't have any dependents, it's just me. And yes, the differences between offices is definitely a thing!
Yes a facilitator is definitely recommended. It gets very costly for a family of 4 since we have to pay per individual and thats another factor why it was important for us to learn the process.
Glad to see you were successful! The wife is reluctant in the idea of moving to Mexico. So I remind her that the day she is gone, that I would definitely move to Mexico. I love the country, especially Puerto Vallarta and Loreto.
This is very helpful. We are tackling renewal in 5 weeks in PV. We have chosen again to use a facilitator that we used initially to get our residency. I guess we got lucky last year as we were only there until about 11:00 and had cards in hand. Good to know that we should prepare for a longer day possibly. Our facilitator is charging 4000 pesos to wait in line for us so we don't have to show up until 8:30. I think using a facilitator is really the way to go with this. I wouldn't want to go back multiple times and deal with frustration. It's really crazy how much paperwork there is. Would love to see a video on how it goes with getting your RFC.
Ya it's honestly a lot of work NOT to use a facilitator but I was committed to learning the process LOL Sounds good I'm going next week to get my RFC so we'll do a video on what that is and that process.
Hola Got my residence card at the same INM Nayarit building. I also used a facilitator, he was there at 5:30 a.m., sixth in line. I show up at 6:00 a.m. waiting for the office to open at 9:00. They were handing out slips with numbers, was told only 25 opening per day. The staff was short that day and didn't receive my residence card till after lunch. All good, but now will be renewing again this June! 🤦♂️😁
Pretty crazy! I have heard very different experiences in Mazatlan! Hopefully, we have a good experience, but it will be probably another year. I know, not great, because the requirements just keep going up. Glad you guys are all done! At least for another year?! Take care!
They unfortunately don’t do appointments anymore (I think they did for a little bit during Covid) so you have to show up nice and early and get the process over with lol
No not for renewals - you don’t need any more Canadian paperwork! You need authenticated documents to get your Visa the first time which we already did.
Hola! It took me two months before I got an appointment at the Toronto consultant. The consulate doesn't take phone calls, only email applications! Make sure you have all your financial paperwork sent with your application, otherwise they will not issue an appointment. I would email them every ten days just to keep my file active. Once they approved my appointment, I was at the consulate the following week. Had the interview appointment at 9:30 a.m., was told to come back at 1:30 p.m. to see if I was approved. Walked out that day with my residence visa in my passport! 🎉🥳
Hola, the fee's are different based on what you need. I think They might fluctuate a little bit by state as well but I found this good article that outlines the different fees. www.movetomexicoguide.com/fees-payable-to-mexican-immigration-inm/
How do you handle transferring money from Canada? And is there a fees associated with this? Sounds like extra patience...no sense getting upset, it wont help. Btw im from Lindsay Ontario. Cheers
More to come on that! We’re basically just taking our money out of the atm here and there are fees associated. We’re figuring out the best and most cost effective way to do it!
I did my renewal on my own and would advise everyone to NOT do this. Because I didn't have a Mexican facilitator, I was treated differently than those who HAD one. They required all my bank documents for the past year, just like when I had initially applied in Canada. Wow! Now, I realize that this is PART of how the system here works. You pay the facilitators for a reason. When in Rome. Facilitators are different prices everywhere cheaper in the countryside, for sure. But it's really not that much... 200-400$... And ya, I speak Spanish and I noticed the people in the office didn't slow down at all; it was almost like a test! Go to smaller town to not spend all day in the office. But then that would require yet another address change. Painful just remembering. Ughg
Thank you for sharing your experience. I noticed that facilitators get the preferential treatment because they all know each other. Our experience in Nuevo Nayarit was not great and the lady gave us wrong information wheras in PV the lady was helpful for once and the second day the lady was very nice and patient. But yes, if you have the money I would definitely recommend a faciliator.
I think the reason for not accepting new appointments for residency in Canada, is all political. Canadian government asking Mexicans for a Visa, and the lack of response from the Canadian government to the break in of the Mexican embassy in Ecuador. Then again, who knows 🤷♂️
You said it not me!!! 😂 I honestly think you’re exactly right! There seems to be a lot of friction between both governments right now. I also think it’ll have a major impact on the Canadian food supply if farmers don’t get the seasonal help they desperately need! Gov is also beefing with farmers so 🤷🏻♂️
Hey guys! Congrats on your renewal! My husband and I are in Merida right now to get our temporary residency. Our appointment at INM is tomorrow. Fingers crossed 🤞. We also hired a facilitator to help out and are REALLY glad we did. Take care, love the content!!
So basically you two decide not to take a chance so you hired a facilitator; your kids, well, let's see what happens.😅😅😅 Delete this video before your kids watch it 😅😅😅
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I went with a facilitator for my initial card, and will also use a facilitator when I renew. I'm able to pay the costs, so I'm outsourcing when I can - I don't have any dependents, it's just me. And yes, the differences between offices is definitely a thing!
Yes a facilitator is definitely recommended. It gets very costly for a family of 4 since we have to pay per individual and thats another factor why it was important for us to learn the process.
Hello friends
Hopefully one day you guys become mexicanos we need more people like you guys who really love are culture saludos amigos!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! Hoping to become some one day 😍🇲🇽
I got an attorney for a 4 year temporary while in Mexico. Wouldn't dream of doing it any other way unless who have the patience of Job.
Hi 👋🏼 Patience here!!! Lol Oh my if we’re to get all 4 years at once we would have!
Glad to see you were successful! The wife is reluctant in the idea of moving to Mexico. So I remind her that the day she is gone, that I would definitely move to Mexico. I love the country, especially Puerto Vallarta and Loreto.
It’s amazing here 🤩 you can extend your visits a little longer every-time you come lol
This is very helpful. We are tackling renewal in 5 weeks in PV. We have chosen again to use a facilitator that we used initially to get our residency. I guess we got lucky last year as we were only there until about 11:00 and had cards in hand. Good to know that we should prepare for a longer day possibly. Our facilitator is charging 4000 pesos to wait in line for us so we don't have to show up until 8:30. I think using a facilitator is really the way to go with this. I wouldn't want to go back multiple times and deal with frustration. It's really crazy how much paperwork there is. Would love to see a video on how it goes with getting your RFC.
Ya it's honestly a lot of work NOT to use a facilitator but I was committed to learning the process LOL Sounds good I'm going next week to get my RFC so we'll do a video on what that is and that process.
Hola
Got my residence card at the same INM Nayarit building. I also used a facilitator, he was there at 5:30 a.m., sixth in line.
I show up at 6:00 a.m. waiting for the office to open at 9:00.
They were handing out slips with numbers, was told only 25 opening per day. The staff was short that day and didn't receive my residence card till after lunch.
All good, but now will be renewing again this June! 🤦♂️😁
I need a good facilitator, please recommend for me one. ❤ thanks .@@keithhannah8695
Pretty crazy! I have heard very different experiences in Mazatlan! Hopefully, we have a good experience, but it will be probably another year. I know, not great, because the requirements just keep going up. Glad you guys are all done! At least for another year?! Take care!
Another year on the books! If you think about it as a learning experience it helps lol
Welcome to the bureaucracy of Mexico ✌️😜
Gotta learn the hard way 🤙🏼
Not quite: you have 30 days from entering thr cohntry *to get an appointment with the INM*, not to get finalized. 4:08
They unfortunately don’t do appointments anymore (I think they did for a little bit during Covid) so you have to show up nice and early and get the process over with lol
I got an appointment in advance
Thanks for this!! So helpful!
Glad it helped :) thank you
Hi, there! Yes, please provide the name of the facilitator you recommend. Thank you, Jessie
Hi Jessi, please email us morelifediaries@gmail.com
@@Morelifediaries will do!
Since you have children, how do you navigate getting them into school?? Or do yiu home school??
You have to speak to the school and see what their requirements are - this will be different based on the type of school.
Interesting , so you don't need to return to Canada for any paperwork or authentication documents
No not for renewals - you don’t need any more Canadian paperwork! You need authenticated documents to get your Visa the first time which we already did.
Trying to get someone to answer at the Toronto consulate and is impossible!!!!! No idea how to get an appointment….
That’s bananas!!! Make sure to call and email if you haven’t already.
Hola!
It took me two months before I got an appointment at the Toronto consultant.
The consulate doesn't take phone calls, only email applications!
Make sure you have all your financial paperwork sent with your application, otherwise they will not issue an appointment.
I would email them every ten days just to keep my file active. Once they approved my appointment, I was at the consulate the following week.
Had the interview appointment at 9:30 a.m., was told to come back at 1:30 p.m. to see if I was approved.
Walked out that day with my residence visa in my passport! 🎉🥳
Any facilitators in QRO area ? Thank you
Hello, no sorry I don't! I would join local facebook groups for expats and ask there!
Hi guy's what are the fees at they office?salut merci!
Hola, the fee's are different based on what you need. I think They might fluctuate a little bit by state as well but I found this good article that outlines the different fees.
www.movetomexicoguide.com/fees-payable-to-mexican-immigration-inm/
How do you handle transferring money from Canada? And is there a fees associated with this? Sounds like extra patience...no sense getting upset, it wont help. Btw im from Lindsay Ontario. Cheers
More to come on that! We’re basically just taking our money out of the atm here and there are fees associated. We’re figuring out the best and most cost effective way to do it!
I did my renewal on my own and would advise everyone to NOT do this. Because I didn't have a Mexican facilitator, I was treated differently than those who HAD one. They required all my bank documents for the past year, just like when I had initially applied in Canada.
Wow!
Now, I realize that this is PART of how the system here works. You pay the facilitators for a reason.
When in Rome.
Facilitators are different prices everywhere cheaper in the countryside, for sure. But it's really not that much... 200-400$...
And ya, I speak Spanish and I noticed the people in the office didn't slow down at all; it was almost like a test!
Go to smaller town to not spend all day in the office. But then that would require yet another address change.
Painful just remembering. Ughg
Thank you for sharing your experience. I noticed that facilitators get the preferential treatment because they all know each other. Our experience in Nuevo Nayarit was not great and the lady gave us wrong information wheras in PV the lady was helpful for once and the second day the lady was very nice and patient. But yes, if you have the money I would definitely recommend a faciliator.
Have you guys tackled getting the RFC number?
Appointment next week 😱 anything I should know lol
I'm getting ready to start the process. Was hoping for some insight/guidance/ caveats. Might make a nice podcast.
Does Puerto Vallarta have rental mail boxes with an address you could use as home address in Mexico?
There are mailbox services but I have no idea how it works!
Hi, we’re coming down to Puerto Vallarta in two weeks, would love to get together for a coffee when we get there, let me know your thoughts.😊
Hi James, yes we could plan something out please reach out via Facebook, Instagram or email 😊
I think the reason for not accepting new appointments for residency in Canada, is all political.
Canadian government asking Mexicans for a Visa, and the lack of response from the Canadian government to the break in of the Mexican embassy in Ecuador.
Then again, who knows 🤷♂️
You said it not me!!! 😂 I honestly think you’re exactly right! There seems to be a lot of friction between both governments right now. I also think it’ll have a major impact on the Canadian food supply if farmers don’t get the seasonal help they desperately need! Gov is also beefing with farmers so 🤷🏻♂️
Pun intended 😂
Hey guys! Congrats on your renewal! My husband and I are in Merida right now to get our temporary residency. Our appointment at INM is tomorrow. Fingers crossed 🤞. We also hired a facilitator to help out and are REALLY glad we did. Take care, love the content!!
Thanks fingers crossed :) I'm sure it will be smooth with a facilitator
So basically you two decide not to take a chance so you hired a facilitator; your kids, well, let's see what happens.😅😅😅
Delete this video before your kids watch it 😅😅😅
This was after a 2 week school break for semana Santa! Can you blame us?!?! Contemplated shipping them back to Canada lol
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Always good to get a local sim card if your roaming plan is Canadian😂!