Frequently asked questions.

It is a 60-minute video call with the attorney herself, in English or Spanish. You walk through your situation and leave with the immigration route that fits you best, a document checklist, rough timelines, the risks we see, and your next step. You do not need everything ready in advance. Bring your passport and any Mexican immigration papers you already hold, and be ready to explain your plans.

The consultation costs USD 50 for 60 minutes and is paid in advance, online, when you book your slot. No payment, no appointment. The call runs on Google Meet and you get the link once booking is confirmed. If you are wondering what the full process costs: it depends on the route and your case, and we quote it after the consultation. Official INM government fees are paid separately, directly to the authority.

Yes. If after the consultation you decide to hire us to handle your application, the USD 50 is credited toward that work. If you choose not to hire us, the consultation has already done its job: you keep your plan and your list of missing documents, and you are free to proceed on your own or with anyone you prefer. Whatever we agree on when you hire us is put in writing.

You can reschedule at no cost up to 24 hours before your appointment time. If you give less than 24 hours notice, or you do not join the video call, the payment is not refundable. If something comes up at the last minute, write to us as soon as you can. We look at each situation fairly, but the general rule is the one just described.

You can rely on different professionals depending on what you need. An attorney can legally represent you before the INM and, if needed, file an administrative appeal (recurso de revisión), a nullity suit before the TFJA or an amparo. Other professionals can help with forms and simple errands. In the consultation we review your case and tell you what you need. You speak directly with the attorney, not with assistants.

In many cases, yes. Temporary residency usually begins at a Mexican consulate in your country or wherever you live: you file your application there and, if approved, receive a visa. After you arrive in Mexico you have a short window to exchange it for your resident card at the INM. In some situations the process happens inside Mexico instead, and the consultation tells you which one applies to you.

Temporary residency is granted for up to four years. Depending on your case, it can be issued for one year and renewed later, or for a longer period. Do not let it lapse: renewing on time avoids fines and complications. During that period you can enter and leave Mexico using your card, and the years count toward a possible permanent residency later.

The most common are showing economic solvency, through monthly income or savings; having a family tie to a Mexican citizen or to a resident of Mexico; and holding a job offer. Each route has its own requirements, and the amounts are updated over time, so do not rely on figures from random websites without checking them. In the consultation we work out which route suits you best.

Not automatically. Temporary residency by itself does not always authorize you to work. You need a work permit tied to a job offer, and the employer has its own obligations before the INM. Working without authorization can lead to penalties. Before you accept any offer, check with us which permit applies to your case.

The general rule is to hold temporary residency for four years and apply before your card expires. There are exceptions: some people qualify for permanent residency directly, for example through a family tie to a Mexican citizen or under certain retirement or pension rules. If your case fits an exception, the consultation will tell you. It is not the same as a US green card, though it plays a similar long-term role.

Permanent residency does not have to be renewed on a cycle, and it generally does not require you to prove solvency again or stay on the route you originally entered under. You get more stability to live, study and plan long term. You still must notify the INM of certain changes, such as a change of address, and update your card when required.

Not automatically. Marriage or a recognized partnership with a Mexican citizen opens a family-unity residency route, but you still have to file the application and prove the relationship with documents. Depending on your case it may start as temporary or be permanent right away. We review your papers to choose the most suitable route and avoid mistakes of form.

Long absences can have consequences, especially if you plan to become a Mexican citizen or your status depends on living in the country. The law counts residence time differently for each procedure. Do not plan long trips without checking how they affect your case. It is the kind of question worth settling in the consultation.

A denial is not always the end of the road. The decision is reviewed to see whether it was properly grounded and why it happened. Depending on the case, an administrative appeal can be filed with the same authority, a nullity suit before the TFJA, or in some situations an amparo. Deadlines are short and start when you are notified, so do not wait: keep the decision and book your consultation as soon as you can.

Yes, and it is short. Each legal remedy has its own deadline, usually counted in business days from the date you were officially notified. Missing it can close that door. That is why the first step is to keep the denial letter and note the date you received it, then work out which remedy fits your case without delay.

First, do not just wait: every day counts and the situation usually gets worse. Depending on how long ago it happened and on your status, there may be a fine and a path to regularize. Avoid leaving the country before reviewing your case. With your documents in hand, the consultation shows you what options you have and which one is the safest.

Do not ignore the notice. It may be a fine or the opening of an administrative immigration proceeding, and in many of these cases you have the right to present your defense and evidence within a deadline. Bring the complete document to the consultation. We look at what you are accused of, whether the procedure was followed properly, and the best response.