SimpleVerde, wouldn't it be easier to get your FM3 in Queretaro rather than return to the US? I don't know the particulars of your situation, but from what I've read on other forums, it's possible to get an FM3 while on a tourist visa in Mexico, assuming you meet the qualifications/requirements, which can vary among immigration offices in different parts of Mexico. In the US, the requirements can vary also, depending on the Consulate. Anyway, just thought I'd ask about getting the FM3 in Mexico vs the US since you were going to be in Mexico on a tourist visa.