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Silence820Member26 February 2010 04:10:13

I read on one of the forums that even though I received my fm-3 in the U.S. I still would need to go to INM here in Mexico City.

Here is my story. When I arrived at the airport, I went to the immigration officer, he did a lot of looking at my passport and visa book then did a lot of writing and stamping, and then told me I was free to go.

I went to INM today just to make sure everything was in order and the lady at the information desk said that my paperwork was fine. And was good for 1 year from the date I arrived here in México (but I had to renew 30 days before it expire). The only form I would need to fill out would be for my address, so they could mark it in my visa book. But she said it really was not important and I could do this at a later date.

My question is AM I LEGAL? Has anyone else had a similar experience when the received their visa in the states before coming to México?

I am concerned because everywhere I have read stated that the visa process is very tedious complicated, and my visa process was very very simple and simple things just do not happen to me.

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gudgriefViP19 July 2010 18:55:33

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I see that your question goes back to last November and you've probably found answer already. Just in case and for the benefit of anyone who might wander across this. . .

I live in Zacatecas and the people at INAM are easygoing and cooperative, so take what I say with a grain of salt. we're in Mexico after all.

Apart from checking in on arrival, there were a whole bunch of things I had to do including getting additional photos, getting copies of my passport and FM3, delivering a copy of my rent contract and, I think paying additional fees. That was in September 2008. Before renewing in September of 2009, I checked several internet sites including INAM's and got all the documentation any of them said was required. Most of it, including what was on INAM's website, wasn't needed. It's always best to check in person or by phone before you do anything. It seems that requirements vary from city to city.

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