Change from Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident

Foreigners holding a Temporary Resident card may apply for a Permanent Residence by different assumptions.

The most common is by having accomplished 4 consecutive years with this residence.

Another way of applying for a Permanent Residence is by economic solvency, the Immigration Law stipulates a specific amount that foreigners need to prove in order to apply for this procedure and not have to accredit the 4 consecutive years as a Temporary Residence.

FAQ´S

What do I need to apply for a change to Visitor by Humanitarian Reasons to Permanent Resident? 

In order to be able to apply for this procedure, the foreigner must be previously granted a refugee status, stateless person or, where applicable, have obtained additional protection or political asylum.

Where can I apply for a change to Visitor by Humanitarian Reasons to Permanent Resident? 

At the INM offices. To apply for a change to Visitro by Humanitarian Reasons to Permanent Resident procedure, you must visit the INM offices in person and submit your request (Instituto Nacional de Migracion).

Good news! HH Consultants makes it easy and convenient for you, schedule your consultation with us today and our team will help you expedite the process so that you don’t have to waist an entire day.

Also, the possibility of being rejected and create a negative history.

For how long is my document valid?

The status of permanent resident stay is indefinitely valid, so you will not have to renew you immigration document if you are over 18 years.

When it is a foreigner under 3 years old, the document must be renewed each year until the person reaches 3 years of age, from age 3 until age 18 years of age, must be renewed every 4 years.

If you require begin a renewal process document permanent resident of a member of your family, schedule an appointment today with one of our consultants, who will guide you through every detail of the process.

Can I work with my Permanent Residence card? Eventhough it is obtained by humanitarian reasons?

Yes, this document allows you to work in Mexico.

Nevertheless, you have to notify to the INM, any change on your workplace within the time periods provided by the government.

How long does it take?

It always depends on the office that the procedure is presented at, as well as the documents along with it.

This type of procedure usually takes longer than the rest, and based on our records it has been taking around 10 to 15 business days.

HH Consultants strongly advises to consult an immigration specialist to avoid delaying your process.

If you would like for us to help you process your request, please schedule a consultation and our team will provide you with all the details.

How do I start my procedure?

By scheduling an appointment with one of our consultants, please keep in mind that H&H Consultants can always help you in person or online.

We strongly advise you to consult with an expert before you start any immigration procedure, there are many ways for you to save money and improve your migratory history.

For how long is my Residence valid?

The status of permanent resident stay is indefinitely valid, so you will not have to renew you immigration document if you are over 18 years.

When it is a foreigner under 3 years old, the document must be renewed each year until the person reaches 3 years of age, from age 3 until age 18 years of age, must be renewed every 4 years.

If you require begin a renewal process document permanent resident of a member of your family, schedule an appointment today with one of our consultants, who will guide you through every detail of the process.

Candidates for these procedures are foreigners who do not have an immigration document in the country, have family ties in the direct line, such as parent, spouse or cohabiting children, Mexicans or foreigners residing in the country.

For more information on the procedure to apply for regularization by family ties, schedule a consultation today with our team, who will assist you in everything related to processing.

Can I start my procedure abroad?

This procedure cannot be presented when you are abroad, it is necessary that you start this procedure when it is still valid and within Mexico.

Nevertheless, if you are required to travel inside or outside of Mexico during this process, HH can help you with some alternative solutions in order to avoid your application being rejected.

How often I travel outside of Mexico with my temporary resident document, obtained by visitor exchange status for humanitarian reasons?

You can leave the country as often as desired, as long as this current immigration document is valid.

In HH, once the migratory document is granted, we let you know about the obligations, rights and recommendations for your immigration status.

This in order to avoid any problems that may jeopardize your immigration history, since we know that most foreigners who come to Mexico, usually remain more than one year, or seek to obtain their permanent residence in the country.

By this, it is very important to have the necessary information to no affect your migratory history.

Nevertheless, if you already have your immigration document, and you have presented it on your own, feel free to contact one of our consultants, who will guide you on the recommendations to be taken into account to carry a good immigration history.

How much does it costs?

We know that every foreigner’s migratory situation may vary and that in some cases the migratory procedure can be in different stages.

Which is why the cost may also be different according to each case’s characteristics.

As a consequence, we evaluate every case with an initial interview (40dlls, that will be deducted from the total cost).

With the purpose of obtaining the most information possible, in order to determine if this type of procedure is the correct one.

If it is not the best option, we will let you know what will be the process that we need to follow.

HH helps foreigners like you to regularize their migratory status, so that you can enjoy your stay in Mexico without worrying of your legal status in the country.

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