tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post1962475786722530241..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: are your papers in order?Steve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-50044664921567129002010-04-03T19:51:39.121-06:002010-04-03T19:51:39.121-06:00Croft -- For the "rest of the story see: ange...Croft -- For the "rest of the story see: angels in the wing. For my hospital and medical costs in Mexico (so far) see: the price is <i>perfecto</i>. I intend to do a followup post once I start paying NOB prices. My sutures come out on Thursday.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-14348179678004801182010-04-03T19:37:43.378-06:002010-04-03T19:37:43.378-06:00Steve, if you ever put the more interesting story,...Steve, if you ever put the more interesting story, or "The Rest Of The Story" into an emailable format, I would love to read it. My email is croftsmexico(at)gmail(dot)com. Thanks.<br /><br />I am waiting with baited breath to hear the cost of the treatment you got!Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-77996821548823225582010-04-03T14:53:54.518-06:002010-04-03T14:53:54.518-06:00Todd -- It depends on the clerk you get at our off...Todd -- It depends on the clerk you get at our office. The bank statements are supposed to be the original mailed statements. Or, at least, look as if they have been mailed. One of my banks still mails original statements; one does not (but posts PDF statements on line). I took both in. No questions asked. After all, they only keep the "copies" of the original in the FM3 file. This office does not require the statements to be translated. Last year, the clerk suggested that I use a Mexican bank to avoid future problems. Well, "future problems" did not happen this year. But it may account for the horse head in my bed. <br /><br />Theresa -- Well said.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-8208631038313152522010-04-03T13:59:11.152-06:002010-04-03T13:59:11.152-06:00Steve, as I always say this is Mexico your milage ...Steve, as I always say this is Mexico your milage may vary...I think every immigration office has it's peculiarities. I heard that if you have booklet they aren't changing it to the card until the booklet runs out. Now we'll know for sure! We're on our 2nd booklet, they kept the old one.<br />regards,<br />TheresaTheresa in Mèridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217945138741786373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-31314944665721409002010-04-03T11:43:52.928-06:002010-04-03T11:43:52.928-06:00Mom -- Me, too.
Theresa -- At our office, they to...Mom -- Me, too.<br /><br />Theresa -- At our office, they told me they would not start the process any earlier than three weeks before the expiration date.<br /><br />Calypso -- The only thing that caught me unprepared was the request for my land lady's identification. That appears to be a new requirement.<br /><br />Tancho -- I have heard that a card, rather than a booklet, will be issued soon. We shall see.<br /><br />Larry -- Great to hear from you again. I am always open to hear plenty of "I told you so" comments.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-12247678349913128552010-04-03T10:34:18.773-06:002010-04-03T10:34:18.773-06:00And so would have gone your initial FM3 applicatio...And so would have gone your initial FM3 application, should you had elected to have it done here rather than up there.<br /><br />I won't say I told you so. Ooops.<br /><br />LarryLarry in Mazatlannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-36633244661044103562010-04-03T09:22:47.433-06:002010-04-03T09:22:47.433-06:00You were lucky!
We have seen it anywhere from 3 o...You were lucky!<br /> We have seen it anywhere from 3 or 4 days 13 -14 years ago, to 40 days 3 years ago. We are told that our Morelia office sends them to DF now, in any case it is a hassle, fill out, go to bank, pay, come back, wait, return 2 to 3 weeks. In the early days we were asked to return with a couple of reams of paper as a incentive to process the papers faster. Those were the times when we got them in 3 or 4 days, years ago.<br />Supposedly that is changing this year, the whole process, so we will see. As it was you had about one month before to renew, but if you let it expire, there was a substantial fine....Tanchohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196129338636347646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-41827084462914249132010-04-03T09:10:17.986-06:002010-04-03T09:10:17.986-06:00renewal is far easier than the first time FM3 appl...renewal is far easier than the first time FM3 application. Good move hombre.Calypsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705486544074674388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-37104913418099379052010-04-03T08:59:20.227-06:002010-04-03T08:59:20.227-06:00FYI, it is my understanding that you are supposed ...FYI, it is my understanding that you are supposed to start the process a month in advance in case there are any hitches. <br />I find that the renewals are usually pretty easy. There are fines if you don't renew on time btw, so it's best to just do it.<br />regards,<br />TheresaTheresa in Mèridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217945138741786373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-5393873010516243892010-04-03T06:46:05.990-06:002010-04-03T06:46:05.990-06:00So, do you need to have original bank statements o...So, do you need to have original bank statements or will internet printouts do?<br />Do they need to be translated?<br /><br />I have been chatting with people in different areas and am surprised the the wide range of different requirements in different states.<br /><br />Or should I say the wide range of interpretations of the same requirements, LOL<br /><br />ToddToddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11569585552092886936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-21206448420635978322010-04-03T01:54:48.854-06:002010-04-03T01:54:48.854-06:00I am glad to hear that your FM3 Visa renewal went ...I am glad to hear that your FM3 Visa renewal went so well.<br /><br />MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com