sue Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 What have you been told are the costs of going permanent if you have an FM2 with a 3 or 4 I was told 5000 plus 1200 for facilitator and this seams high Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercasa Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Runs $6,500 to $7,500 pesos depending if translations are needed. They require more trips to immigration, more waiting, 2 payments at different times so about 5 trips to immigration and that is if all goes well. Sure you can run the risk and make 3 to 4 trips to immigration and 2 to the bank and wait each time and come back if the printer breaks or they run out of paper. Its not like it will be an annual thing, once and then done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 i was late renewing my fm3 last august, paid the fine and recieved a new fm3 with a 1 on the back even though i'd had a 2 prior to the incident. is there any recourse , or can this work for me ? also what's the latest on FP cars ? tia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercasa Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Cars nobody knows yet, nothing official. as far as 1 well, you will have to wait 2 years more to go to permanente no income docs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Cars nobody knows yet, nothing official. as far as 1 well, you will have to wait 2 years more to go to permanente no income docs. You know much much more than I, Intercasa. And what I have learned so far is the same as you. But I went one step further and asked two Mexican Nationals who were driving older US plated cars (Out of date plates). I told them that I was updating my immigration papers and it looked like I wouldn't be allowed to drive a US plated car in Mexico anymore.( I'm driving a 13 year old very dented older Ford with outdated Texas plates) I would be lucky to get $1,500 US for it Both drivers said, hey, all it takes is a little Mordida. And then I thought, even if they impounded this pile of junk it wouldn't matter. Am I missing anything here? If all they can do is impound my car, they can keep it. Thanks in advance, Spencer for any suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercasa Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Yes, just impound it. I have heard of people being arrested for no permit in the north of Mexico but nobody locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 That's always been my plan. When our (outstanding, and beautiful and magnificent!) US-plated 1994 Honda Accord becomes illegal after a visa status change, I'll just continue driving it until I get pulled over and they want to impound it. The conversations with Transito will be interesting since I'll have virtually nothing to lose. If they absolutely insist on taking the car, I'll gather my things out of the glovebox and trunk and toss them the keys. I may cry a little, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johanson Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 It sounds so simple. I love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glws Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 I have been told lately by 2 good resources lately that 1. if I have an FM3 (with a 1) it will automatically change to a Temp. resident card when I apply in October. I will not need income statements. 2.I have also been told after 4 years I must change to permanent when I will have to show 12 months of income statement for both my wife and myself separately. 3.I have also been told that my house valued at 140k will not help reduce the income. I would like to know the rumers 1.who is grandfathered and, does this mean income? as we have been here for 16 years. I think this is the most important factor in renewals for retirees. 2.Also I have heard that new temporary visas will allow a capital tax out. That being said I cannot believe anything until it becomes fact in a few weeks/months years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgates Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 For old, US plated cars, the old trick of putting a rag in the gas tank, lighting it and running away. This might work for some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 I must be thick!! I'm looking at my NO Inmigrante Visa and don't notice where people are seeing a "1,2,3 or 4". The front has my picture, NUE number, nationality, CURP, birthdate, etc. The back side has No. NI430849. Is the fact this number starts with "4" the majic number I'm looking for? Not female, not blonde, just an old American! If replying, please type slowly so I can follow along, LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canmex87 Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 I must be thick!! I'm looking at my NO Inmigrante Visa and don't notice where people are seeing a "1,2,3 or 4". The front has my picture, NUE number, nationality, CURP, birthdate, etc. The back side has No. NI430849. Is the fact this number starts with "4" the majic number I'm looking for? Not female, not blonde, just an old American! If replying, please type slowly so I can follow along, LOL. On the rear of your card you will see Prorroga and a number following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 On the back, part way down on the left it should say Prórroga followed by the number. If not you are illegal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 On the back, part way down on the left it should say Prórroga followed by the number. If not you are illegal. I have gone over my FM3 with a fine-toothed comb and nowhere does it say Prorroga and a number. If you say I am illegal, now what?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canmex87 Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 I have gone over my FM3 with a fine-toothed comb and nowhere does it say Prorroga and a number. If you say I am illegal, now what?? Directly under the expiry date (rear of the card) is Prorroga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Do not panic. You are legal and have not yet made your first prorroga. When you do, it will show Prorroga 1 on your new card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Directly under the expiry date (rear of the card) is Prorroga. There is nothing there. I will see someone about this on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Do not panic. You are legal and have not yet made your first prorroga. When you do, it will show Prorroga 1 on your new card. What does prorroga mean? This last one was my 6th renewal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappysmarket Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 We've been in Mexico since 2002 and used to "renew" our FM-3 booklets through the 5th year, then a new one. These new cards are not renewed, you get a new one each year. First got the card in 2011 then last year got a new one. Nowhere on our cards does it mention prorroga. There is a date of issue and a date of expiration, nada mas. Got our new ones in Vallarta last year but as that is still Jalisco I can't see what difference it would make. As I originally said, I must be thick in the head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 I have gone over my FM3 with a fine-toothed comb and nowhere does it say Prorroga and a number. If you say I am illegal, now what?? Just kidding about the illegal part. When does your visa expire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Just kidding about the illegal part. When does your visa expire? Feb 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 What does prorroga mean? This last one was my 6th renewal. It means extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 It means extension. gracias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 There is nothing there. I will see someone about this on Monday. As RVGringo says it should mean that it is the first year on that card-you havn't had any extensions yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVGRINGO Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 If you are No Inmigrante, it will say Refrendo 1 after your first renewall. If you are Inmigrante, it will say Prorroga 1 after your first renewal. Before that, it will say nothing at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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