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When you say.....must speak Spanish.......how well? I have live here for 6 years and am now in process of studying for the exam to naturalize. I plan on living here the rest of my life but learning a language is difficult for al old lady......my husband was a naturalized Mexican but unfortunately he died last year. We own property but it is ejido. so I really much pass an exam. Please......any encouragement or ideas?
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I have a question. I am an American citizen but I would like to become a Mexican citizen. Both my parents are Mexican.. What do I have to do/have to become a Mexican citizen? I I heard it is easier for me but somebody told me that it is harder for me now that I am no longer a minor. could someone please help me out. Thank You =].
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I live in Mexico for 9 year now and I have a litte problem renewing my U.S.A. passport American Embassy..I have to show who I'm and my family is trying helping in thisto (I don't wont to lose the money I all ready pay for my U.S.A.passport) and I have 90 day..At the pont it best to become Mexican citizenship..
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if you are here ilegally can you apply for citizen ship from mexico when your child turns 17?
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would I be considered illegal if I get this done if I'm an American Citizen?
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Some of the above information is inaccurate. For example, you must complete five years with an FM2 immigrant visa - an FM3 is a non immigrant visa. Before the new Regulation of the Law of Nationality was published in 2006, this was unclear, but was clarified in the Regulation. Also, immigration is the responsibility of the Secretary of Government (Secretaría de Gobernación) and Nationality is the responsibility of the Secretary of Foreign Relations (Secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores). You apply for your visas at Gobernación (SEGOB) and you request a Letter of Naturalization at Relaciones Exteriores (SRE). You do renounce your existing citizenship when you receive your Letter of Naturalization, but this is not reported to or accepted by the US. The test for Nationality consists of 5 questions and is always administered. You can take it as many times as you need to in order to pass it, but it will be a different 5 questions each time. If you have completed 5 years with an FM2, you can request a Declaratoria de Inmigrado (permanent residency). I would advise anyone that wants to request naturalization to do so in Mexico City. Everything has to go to Mexico city and you will cut down on the time considerably, if you go directly to the SRE in Mexico City. Once you get your Letter of Naturalization, you can make an appointment for a passport and an appt for a Voter registration card (IFE). I am a licensed Mexican attorney and a naturalized Mexican citizen. Lic. Glenn McBride
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sunshinespa
Nov 03, 2009
Sandras~~ I can answer part of your question. Get a lawyer, mine is sooo helpful. I only have an FM3 {second time around}, and I am applying for citizenship. The FM2 is restrictive, as you know, so it is easier to just go straight from FM3 to citizenship. Mine should take about 6 months, with an attorney. -
sandras
Oct 05, 2009
My local immigration office in La Paz told me I needed an FM2 to apply for citizenship but elsewhere I have read that an FM3 is enough. Does anyone know? Also, I have read that with an FM2 one is allowed only 18 months out of Mexico in five years, but I have understood that one may spend six months of each of the five year waiting period elsewhere. Again. does anyone know? Gracias, Sandra
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sunshinespa
Oct 03, 2009
Yes, I still get my social security, but so far medicare has not been accepted here. They are trying to change this, possibly by next year.
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sunshinespa
Oct 03, 2009
Mexicans have always treated me with respect, I do not know anyone who has a problem in this direction. If you are treated well in the states, you will be treated MUCH better here!! I have lived here for 8 years now, and want to become a citizen as soon as I learn Spanish. The USA is a bit too scary now, with all the fears and crime going on. And it seems to be getting worse. No one is mad at Mexico, they do not instigate wars, and if you keep your nose clean, you will love it here. If you are a drug dealer, or the criminal type, you will be treated accordingly.
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mexicokevin
Mar 17, 2009
eswildchild Thay say you have renounce your american citizenship but it's NOT true. SRE tells you that to scair you. It can only be done with a U.S.government offical. NOT a Mexican offical. You must understand that once you become a Mexican you give up your right to get the U.S. goverment involved if you have a legal problem in Mexico. Yes, you still get your Social security.
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mexicokevin
Mar 17, 2009
eswildchild Thay say you have renounce your american citizenship but it's NOT true. SRE tells you that to scair you. It can only be done with a U.S.government offical. NOT a Mexican offical. You must understand that once you become a Mexican you give up your right to get the U.S. goverment involved if you have a legal problem in Mexico. Yes, you still get your Social security.
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mexicokevin
Mar 17, 2009
I agree with bajamama. After you have your FM-3 or FM-2 for 5 years. At that point thay speek spanish with you before you can file. Then you can file it takes 2 years of waiting to get a responce. You can not leave Mexico 2 years prior to filing or the time you wait for the goverment to get back to you.(4 to 5 years)then thay call you in for your Mexican history test.(in spanish)the questions change every 6 mo. Mexican citizens can't answer them so study. Then you wait 6 mo to a Year. You DON"T need a Lawyer!!!!! SRE is very helpful.
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bonesecos
Mar 08, 2009
The last time I inquired about Mexican citizenship, the country was allowing citizenship to children born in another country who's parents were Mexican citizens. I am not sure if the rules have changed. The best way to find out is contacting the Mexican consulate in your state. Social Security benefits can be received and electronically deposited into a Mexican bank. Your SSA office can assist with that. If you are already in Mexico, you can visit the American consulate in Mexico closest to you.
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eswildchild
Nov 08, 2008
how much does it cost to live there what would be agood amount of starting money can you still get american social security and how do they treat imagrants
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eswildchild
Nov 08, 2008
how much does it cost to live there what would be agood amount of starting money can you still get american social security and how do they treat imagrants
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eswildchild
Nov 08, 2008
can you still get american social security even though you renounce america citizenship what does it cost to live there and how do they treat immagrants
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eswildchild
Nov 08, 2008
can you still get american social security even though you renounce america citizenship what does it cost to live there and how do they treat immagrants
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bajamama
Oct 22, 2008
it is obvious that the author of this article has not been through the process. first of all none of this is done in the migracion (immigration) office, it is done at the office of SRE, secretaria de relaciones exteriores. and no you won't be writing a check to pay for anything unless you pay a lawyer directly. all official payments are done via dps's which are in adobe acrobat format and paid at a Mexican bank. I am in this process right now and so far it has taken five years. the first time i applied they lost my entire file then i applied again three years later then again last year. i have completed all the requirements including the exam and i am still waiting. the rules change very frequently and at this point it is very difficult to become naturalized, almost impossible. my application is based on my having borne two mexican children and I have resided in Mexico for ten yea
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bajamama
Oct 22, 2008
it is obvious that the author of this article has not been through the process. first of all none of this is done in the migracion (immigration) office, it is done at the office of SRE, secretaria de relaciones exteriores. and no you won't be writing a check to pay for anything unless you pay a lawyer directly. all official payments are done via dps's which are in adobe acrobat format and paid at a Mexican bank. I am in this process right now and so far it has taken five years. the first time i applied they lost my entire file then i applied again three years later then again last year. i have completed all the requirements including the exam and i am still waiting. the rules change very frequently and at this point it is very difficult to become naturalized, almost impossible. my application is based on my having borne two mexican children and I have resided in Mexico for ten yea
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aaronbiggers
Apr 13, 2008
My question is if anyone knows, is it possible to gain dual citizenship for mexico, not living there but my grandfather was a mexican citizen having deceased?
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Bixkitboy
Nov 15, 2007
The article about becoming a Mexican citizen is pretty close to accurate. The problem is that the rules change pretty frequently. I am going through the process without a lawyer and it has been simple but time-consuming. I took a test at the beginning of the process and now "migracion" requires a second test at the end of the process. Also, you could make it clearer that if you hire a lawyer, the cost is 10 times more but by using a lawyer, you don't have to do the footwork as suggested in steps 4 and 5. The actual fees paid to the immigration office are insignificant.
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Bixkitboy
Nov 15, 2007
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