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IMPACT – High
What is the enforcement measure? The Mexican government’s immigration agency, the National Institute of Immigration, is contacting employers that have recently filed work authorization applications for foreign workers and is requesting verification of information contained in the applications.
Background: In the past few weeks, employers who have recently filed for work authorization and temporary resident visas for foreign workers have been receiving phone calls from Mexico’s immigration agency, the National Institute of Immigration (INM). The unannounced policy began in the INM offices in Mexico City and is expected to spread to the rest of the country.
Officials are asking employers for the following information:
Because the government did not announce this change, the phone calls are seen as a temporary measure to address some problems that arose earlier in the year due to staffing changes and the removal of corrupt officials.
BAL analysis: To avoid delays, employers that have filed applications in the past few months should make sure a company representative is on hand and able to answer questions regarding foreign employees.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group and our network provider located in Mexico. For additional information, please contact GlobalVisaGroup@bal.com.
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