FM3 Work Visa

[r3b3ld3]

Good morning/afternoon, all. I have been a lurker on this forum for a while now and I've learned a lot from you experienced expats. I appreciate all of the information that everyone has shared.

I have a few questions which perhaps someone knows the answers to.

I'm a U.S. citizen and I've lived between Mexicali, Baja California and Southern California (USA) for the past few years (mostly in USA, but often in Mexicali to be with my partner). I never really required an FMM (or the old FMT) because I never go past the "border zone" and I haven't stayed in Mexico for longer than 72 hours at a time. I speak almost fluent Spanish and my partner is a Mexican citizen (probably not relevant, but thought I'd share).

Yesterday, I was offered a job at a fairly large call center in Mexicali for an English speaking position. They gave me a letter that I'm supposed to give to INM, along with an Acuse de Recibo (Declaracion Anual) from the Secretaria de Hacienda y Credito Publico, and they would like for me to start as soon as possible.

Sorry for the somewhat long post, but here are the questions I have:

1. Can I directly apply for the FM3, or is it necessary to get the FMM first?
2. What are the documents that I'm required to bring to INM for the FM3 work visa? I have read a lot of conflicting posts, some of which are likely outdated.
3. Should I start the tramites online, or is it easier to do in person?

In advance, I appreciate any help that anyone has to offer and I look forward to participating in the forum.

[Isla Verde]

Originally Posted by r3b3ld3

Good morning/afternoon, all. I have been a lurker on this forum for a while now and I've learned a lot from you experienced expats. I appreciate all of the information that everyone has shared.

I have a few questions which perhaps someone knows the answers to.

I'm a U.S. citizen and I've lived between Mexicali, Baja California and Southern California (USA) for the past few years (mostly in USA, but often in Mexicali to be with my partner). I never really required an FMM (or the old FMT) because I never go past the "border zone" and I haven't stayed in Mexico for longer than 72 hours at a time. I speak almost fluent Spanish and my partner is a Mexican citizen (probably not relevant, but thought I'd share).

Yesterday, I was offered a job at a fairly large call center in Mexicali for an English speaking position. They gave me a letter that I'm supposed to give to INM, along with an Acuse de Recibo (Declaracion Anual) from the Secretaria de Hacienda y Credito Publico, and they would like for me to start as soon as possible.

Sorry for the somewhat long post, but here are the questions I have:

1. Can I directly apply for the FM3, or is it necessary to get the FMM first?
2. What are the documents that I'm required to bring to INM for the FM3 work visa? I have read a lot of conflicting posts, some of which are likely outdated.
3. Should I start the tramites online, or is it easier to do in person?

In advance, I appreciate any help that anyone has to offer and I look forward to participating in the forum.

Congratulations on your new job! Here's a good place to begin:Trámites - Instituto Nacional de Migración

[MrOctober430]

Originally Posted by r3b3ld3

Good morning/afternoon, all. I have been a lurker on this forum for a while now and I've learned a lot from you experienced expats. I appreciate all of the information that everyone has shared.

I have a few questions which perhaps someone knows the answers to.

I'm a U.S. citizen and I've lived between Mexicali, Baja California and Southern California (USA) for the past few years (mostly in USA, but often in Mexicali to be with my partner). I never really required an FMM (or the old FMT) because I never go past the "border zone" and I haven't stayed in Mexico for longer than 72 hours at a time. I speak almost fluent Spanish and my partner is a Mexican citizen (probably not relevant, but thought I'd share).

Yesterday, I was offered a job at a fairly large call center in Mexicali for an English speaking position. They gave me a letter that I'm supposed to give to INM, along with an Acuse de Recibo (Declaracion Anual) from the Secretaria de Hacienda y Credito Publico, and they would like for me to start as soon as possible.

Sorry for the somewhat long post, but here are the questions I have:

1. Can I directly apply for the FM3, or is it necessary to get the FMM first?
2. What are the documents that I'm required to bring to INM for the FM3 work visa? I have read a lot of conflicting posts, some of which are likely outdated.
3. Should I start the tramites online, or is it easier to do in person?

In advance, I appreciate any help that anyone has to offer and I look forward to participating in the forum.

Congrats.

Question on a personal level, what how much would you be making? Just want to see compared to US.

[r3b3ld3]

Thank you, Isla Verde. I'm a little confused as to which is the appropriate form to fill out. From the website you suggested, I believe inm.gob.mx/index.php/page/Solicitud_de_Internacion (can't post the actual link, as I'm a new user) is what I'm looking for. Not 100% sure, though.

Thanks, MrOctober430. I'm not really supposed to disclose my salary, but FWIW, I was told that English-speaking agents generally make between $4500 and $8000 (pesos) per month. Supervisors make between $7000 and $10k. It varies based on which contract you are hired for. Other positions (i.e. management/HR) are commensurate with experience/education.

Any more advice that anyone has to offer is much appreciated. Hope everyone is having a nice day.

[Isla Verde]

Originally Posted by r3b3ld3

Thank you, Isla Verde. I'm a little confused as to which is the appropriate form to fill out. From the website you suggested, I believe inm.gob.mx/index.php/page/Solicitud_de_Internacion (can't post the actual link, as I'm a new user) is what I'm looking for. Not 100% sure, though.

Thanks, MrOctober430. I'm not really supposed to disclose my salary, but FWIW, I was told that English-speaking agents generally make between $4500 and $8000 (pesos) per month. Supervisors make between $7000 and $10k. It varies based on which contract you are hired for. Other positions (i.e. management/HR) are commensurate with experience/education.

Any more advice that anyone has to offer is much appreciated. Hope everyone is having a nice day.

I'm assuming you'll enter Mexico with an FMM. Then you have to fill out an application online, print it out, and go with all the required documents to your local INM office. I'll try to find the link to the correct page you need on the INM website.

I hope you won't have to pay rent if you're going to be earning only $4500 to $8000 a month. In particular, earning anything less than the upper end of that pay scale, you're going to have to be really careful with your money!

I hope this will help: http://www.inm.gob.mx/static/tramite...Cientifico.pdf

Another possibility is to visit your local INM office and ask them how to get started.

[RVGRINGO]

You'll need passport, FMM, birth certificate, bank statements, photos, etc., as well as your employer's documetations.
Start online, save and print the application and create an introductory letter, in Spanish, outlining your intentions to INM.
Your employer should give you assistance/guidance with INM and they're required to provide certain tax information, etc.

[Isla Verde]

Originally Posted by RVGRINGO

You'll need passport, FMM, birth certificate, bank statements, photos, etc., as well as your employer's documetations.
Start online, save and print the application and create an introductory letter, in Spanish, outlining your intentions to INM.
Your employer should give you assistance/guidance with INM and they're required to provide certain tax information, etc.

You shouldn't need bank statements if you're applying for an FM3 lucrativa. At least, I didn't need any when I initially applied for one 5 years ago, and I don't think that part of the rules has changed. Not all employers will give you help with getting the visa, but at least the OP's has given him or her a letter and what I guess is tax information (Acuse de Recibo).

[RVGRINGO]

True, but anyone would do well to have statements available, in case the job falls through and he wants to stay and seek another.

[Isla Verde]

Originally Posted by RVGRINGO

True, but anyone would do well to have statements available, in case the job falls through and he wants to stay and seek another.

But if he wants to seek another job, he still won't need bank statements. Aren't they only needed when applying for a rentista visa?

[RPBHaas]

Originally Posted by r3b3ld3

Good morning/afternoon, all. I have been a lurker on this forum for a while now and I've learned a lot from you experienced expats. I

Yesterday, I was offered a job at a fairly large call center in Mexicali for an English speaking position. They gave me a letter that I'm supposed to give to INM, along with an Acuse de Recibo (Declaracion Anual) from the Secretaria de Hacienda y Credito Publico, and they would like for me to start as soon as possible.
In advance, I appreciate any help that anyone has to offer and I look forward to participating in the forum.

A couple of items of note;
1. When entering into Mexico the next time, obtain a FMM which is normally valid for 180 days. You must have a FMM prior to applying for your FM3
2. Your new prospective company must already be registered with INM as employing foreigners. If not, you will not be able to obtain the "No Inmigrante-Lucrativa" or commonly known as the FM3 for working for a Mexican company.
3. The letter the company gave you must offer you a work position and must say how much you will make.
4. I was required to show proof of paid taxes for both myself and my company. As such I had to already have a RFC for both, otherwise annotated as persona fisica (me) and person moral (the company). This may not apply in your situation.
5. Copy of your passport
I hope this helps!