Change from Temporary Resident Student to Temporary Resident in Mexico

Foreigners holding a Temporary Resident Student, that wish to keep living in Mexico, have the possibility to apply for a Change to Temporary Resident procedure once their studies have been concluded and accredit the stipulated requisites.

Please take into account that the Temporary Resident Student document does not generate migratory history, this for purposes of obtaining a Permanent Residence.

To initiate this procedure, make sure that you are able to accredit one of the following requirements:

• Economic solvency.
• Invitation letter.
• Investor.
• Real estate.
• Job offer.

FAQ´S

What do I need to apply for a Change from Temporary Student Resident to Temporary Resident? 

To be eligible for this procedure, you must have your document valid temporary resident student, having completed studies and accredit the requirements of any of the alternatives for temporary residence in this way:

• Job by a moral or physical person legally constituted in Mexico.
• Invitation letter.
• Investor.
• Have real estate in Mexico.

If you need more information about this procedure, schedule today a consultation with us, and we will let you know all the alternatives available to you.

Where can I apply for a Change from Temporary Student Resident to Temporary Resident? 

At the INM offices.

To apply for this 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. 

How long does it take?

In the best case scenario, with all paperwork filled up correctly and with all requirements met, it can take between 5 to 10 business days.

However, please be advised that in most cases with people that don’t have experience filling up this paperwork, can usually take 7 to 30 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.

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.

For how long is my document valid?

The time may be between 1 to up to 4 years.

If you are interested in knowing more about the requirements to obtain your document for more than a year and by this save a lot of money, please schedule an appointment with one of our consultants in order to renew your documents for three full years.

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?

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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