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[gypsygirl1475]

So I noticed when browsing job post that tearcher mexconnect job posting for Mexico that off to the side they have this typed,
"NOTE THAT IT HAS BECOME A MAIN REQUISITE TO HAVE A TEFL/TESL/TESOL EQUIVALENT CERTIFICATE BY MEXICAN IMMIGRATION TO TEACH IN MEXICO"

What does this mean?

[Guy Courchesne]

Probably just missing the words APPROVED BY (Mexican immigration). In most cases - and migra offices around the country do differ - your degree or teaching certificate apostilled from abroad, or a TEFL certificate from within Mexico will do.

[spiral78]

Is this a way to avoid hiring candidates with on-line certs?

[gypsygirl1475]

That's a great question.

[Phil_K]

Note, though, that if you are interested in a private institution, a letter of a job offer where the employer "qualifies" you (i.e. says you are good enough) may suffice. As has been mentioned before, immigration offices vary a lot. This worked for me 6 years ago. It was supposed at that time that the candidate should be applying for a post that a Mexican can't do (although that policy doesn't seem to be too strict either) - and in the case of a school wanting a native speaker of English, obviously no Mexican national, however good, can fulfil that criterion.

[MELEE]

I'm with Guy. I assume that means Immigration requires that you present something saying you are a qualified teacher of English as a Foreign Language when you present your documentation for your FM3.

[TheLongWayHome]

[jillford64]

Depending on the immigration office, you may be required to prove that you are qualified to teach English beyond just having a letter from the school that says you are qualified. This is the case for the office in Morelia. They will accept a TESL certificate for proof and they probably don't care if you got it online or in a classroom.

[Samantha]

Referencing the OP, this outfit promotes online TEFL courses which would explain that proclamation. Use caution.