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aliaeli · Joined: 04 Jun 2008 Posts: 46

I recently moved to D.F. from the U.S. a couple of months ago and have started seeking employment recently. Currently I am on a tourist visa, but I know I need to change my migration status. I moved here in part because my fiance is here (Mexican citizen) and because I have always wanted to live and work abroad.
The wedding, however, is not until March, but obviously I need/want to start working way before that.
Should I find a job to sponsor me first?
Should I apply for an independent FM3?
Should I apply for residency?

Does not having my FM3 hinder my ability to get employed (in the sense that companies prefer that I already have some sort of residency here-- or perhaps it doesn't matter as they will take care of the paperwork)

I have my bachelor's degree in Secondary Education with state certification to teach English literature and TESOL. I have a couple of years of teaching experience.

Thanks for your help!

Eli

FilCan · Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 2:34 am Post subject:

i hope you're not getting married here? i think it's more complicated to get married here than in the states or canada. i married a mexican citizen too, but in canada because it was easier.

anyway, i suggest you get FM3 work visa, but you will need to get a job first.

Samantha · Joined: 25 Oct 2003 Posts: 2038 Location: Mexican Riviera

I am also married to a Mexican national. We were married here in Mexico and we sure didn't feel it was particularly complicated. Plus it was a lot cheaper than a wedding in Canada would have been, and much more fun! My friends and family from Canada were glad to have an excuse to go on vacation, and at the same time our Mexican family and friends were able to attend.

FilCan · Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:37 pm Post subject:

When I was doing research about getting married here, i found that I needed to get some kind of permission to marry him, get my birth certificate apostilled (was born in Philippines) and translated into spanish....it just overwhelmed me. it was more expensive to marry there of course (and the weather! it was blizzarding!) Well, maybe 3 years ago it was different, they probably have changed the rules already.

Samantha · Joined: 25 Oct 2003 Posts: 2038 Location: Mexican Riviera

Yes, it's true a foreigner has to file papers (and pay the fee) with Immigration to marry a Mexican, but it was very straightforward and easier than an FM3 or FM2. If you want your marriage recognised in Mexico, you are required to file your paperwork here anyway, so we saved that step as it was done as part of the process.

Our Immigration office is very easy going as far as processing documents. Nothing I have ever filed here has had to be translated into Spanish, nor have I ever waited longer than 2 weeks for anything. It was more tedious at the city registry, but probably no more so than getting the license in any city hall. They kindly waived the bloodtests, etc.

Eli, you should have no problem getting a job and an FM3 with work permission, based on your credentials. You can try to get Immigration to start you on an FM2, but with not being married yet they may not go for it.