Immigration changes??

[Roberto]

I have a memory of viewing a website that described the most recent ( May or so 2011)changes in requirments for the old FM3, FM2 but can't seem to locate it. Thought I saw something here but can't find it. Any help??

 

[El Gato]

Roberto, this is one web site that I found that appeared to have the most information. Has anyone recently renewed their old FM2 - now the Inmigrante - Rentiste. On the point system it almost sounds that if one is retired here - receiving Social Securty from the USA they can skip the four years and be classified as a Permanent Resident. But I haven't found anyone who does visa renewals that is sure of what is happening. I know they have 6 months from May to actually implement the new laws, which might explain why no one is quite sure what they mean or how one will actually apply.

http://yucalandia.wordpress.com/living-in-yucatan-mexico/new-immigration-law-published-for-mexico-the-article/

As an FM2 rentista I see my logical reclassification to be a Permanent resident, per Chapter 2, Article 54, Section IX.III:
“III. Que sean jubilados o pensionados que perciban de un gobierno extranjero o de organismos internacionales o de empresas particulares por servicios prestados en el exterior, un ingreso que les permita vivir en el país;”
Or, “III. Who are retired or pensioned and receiving, from a foreign government, international organization, or private business, financial support for services rendered outside Mexico, an income which permits them to live in the country.”

 

[Wood Spinner]

I had ,at one time, thought there was a FM- R for retired people. But I was never able to confirm it. ???

 

[PitiquitoRosy]

Roberto, this is one web site that I found that appeared to have the most information. Has anyone recently renewed their old FM2 - now the Inmigrante - Rentiste. On the point system it almost sounds that if one is retired here - receiving Social Securty from the USA they can skip the four years and be classified as a Permanent Resident. But I haven't found anyone who does visa renewals that is sure of what is happening. I know they have 6 months from May to actually implement the new laws, which might explain why no one is quite sure what they mean or how one will actually apply.

http://yucalandia.wordpress.com/living-in-yucatan-mexico/new-immigration-law-published-for-mexico-the-article/

As an FM2 rentista I see my logical reclassification to be a Permanent resident, per Chapter 2, Article 54, Section IX.III:
“III. Que sean jubilados o pensionados que perciban de un gobierno extranjero o de organismos internacionales o de empresas particulares por servicios prestados en el exterior, un ingreso que les permita vivir en el país;”
Or, “III. Who are retired or pensioned and receiving, from a foreign government, international organization, or private business, financial support for services rendered outside Mexico, an income which permits them to live in the country.”

Julie, the FM2 is exactly what they're referring to when Migracion refers to "residente permanente". It is not to be confused with Immigrado status. The FM2 years cannot be skipped.

 

[El Gato]

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