tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720309854271094186.post4215686570309450007..comments2024-03-27T02:53:34.971-07:00Comments on Living and Boondocking in Mexico: Things Are Looking Up - Major Immigration Snafuliving.boondockingmexicohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720309854271094186.post-42876448381609611732022-07-05T14:52:56.423-07:002022-07-05T14:52:56.423-07:00Wow what a line.Wish you luck.Wow what a line.Wish you luck.Philip Bauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07251532261282333879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720309854271094186.post-36422017931233820162022-06-25T23:51:02.000-07:002022-06-25T23:51:02.000-07:00I have my fingers crossed for you. You have the p...I have my fingers crossed for you. You have the patience of Job. Dee Tillotsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602508098099644096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720309854271094186.post-32212459942976251582022-06-24T10:26:16.662-07:002022-06-24T10:26:16.662-07:00I went to INM and the person in front of me is a l...I went to INM and the person in front of me is a lawyer who has been doing this for 15 years. He taking turns with his secretary to hold a spot in line. He arrived at 10:15 and he and his turn partner will stay until 5 p.m. He says there are no more exceptions and everyone is equal and in line. He said he used to have preference as a lawyer/facilitator/representative. Moving to the new building was to create a mass detention center as well as the president's austerity programs. I go back at 3:30 hoping to get in. Supposedly they close off the line at 5 p.m. and process those that are in the line. Purpose today is to obtain a ticket that may get you one of 20 to 40 slots next Tuesday. Those slots are appointments on the other days of the week. Hmm, 150 people in line, 40 appointments, I wonder how long it will take? I got the lawyer's card and he was very helpful assuring me that it will get done and won't be as painful as I may think.<br />living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720309854271094186.post-24932137084913396552022-06-23T09:03:25.564-07:002022-06-23T09:03:25.564-07:00I was thinking more in terms of that they "kn...I was thinking more in terms of that they "know" people which is an instrument of their trade, the same way the same issue exists in the US. We certainly know it's not a language issue. <br /><br />When I was employed by the Law Dept. of Westvaco Corp. and we were attempting to secure Green Cards for new chemists for our labs who lived in South America, as the chemists' sponsors, I was SLOWLY getting it done. However, I found me a crackerjack immigration specialist attorney who knew the right people and called them by their first names; that Green Card project was over in half the time. Dee Tillotsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602508098099644096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720309854271094186.post-16863123463711960872022-06-23T03:54:55.163-07:002022-06-23T03:54:55.163-07:00I consulted a well-known facilitator and was told ...I consulted a well-known facilitator and was told that the info I received is correct. Even with a facilitator, you have to go and wait in line and get your appointment like everyone else. Facilitators fill out the forms, dot the i's and cross the t's but they can't do much else. Things have changed considerably. It's a bit different in SMA but I can only do it in the city where I have my residency registered. Facilitators are great for people who don't speak the language.living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8720309854271094186.post-88958643758908580272022-06-22T22:36:21.733-07:002022-06-22T22:36:21.733-07:00Chris, with all the things on your plate right now...Chris, with all the things on your plate right now, it might be wise (and easier) for a few pesos to find yourself an immigration "fixer" (Mexican lawyer) who has a lot of experience in these things and do all the leg work. But I wouldn't engage one without a high recommendation from someone you know. This also involves your pension, among other things; therefore, doing this as soon as possible is worthwhile. Dee Tillotsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01602508098099644096noreply@blogger.com