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Mexico’s consulates in the U.S. have seen an increase in appointments, documentation and legal consultations in response to the Foreign Ministry’s strengthened efforts to digitize, simplify and expand consular services offered in the United States.
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The Mexican government introduced reduced passport processing requirements as part of a new system streamlining administrative procedures.
Additional Information: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched a new passport system last month under the agreement and now has the technology to access and print civil registry documents such as birth, marriage, death and adoption certificates, among others. Passport applicants may still need to submit these documents if the Passport Office requests them when their digital systems cannot access the necessary records. Government officials stated the Digital Transformation Agency is assisting with the initiative and marks the beginning of a “new era in passport issuance.”
The Mexican government requires companies that employ foreign nationals to update their corporate registration certificate (CRC) after filing their taxes each respective fiscal year.
Additional Information: To prevent any delays or complications, companies should work with the INM to validate certificates before the end of April. Companies may be required to have an individual make an in-person appearance to complete the company registration process at their local regional office.
BAL Analysis: Companies are encouraged to update their CRC as soon as possible after they receive their Annual Tax Declaration confirmation, no later than April 30. If an employer’s CRC is not updated on time, the INM may delay or reject its immigration applications.
Mexican immigration offices are reintroducing online appointments via the National Immigration Institute’s online appointment system for certain immigration applications.
BAL Analysis: Foreign nationals and employers should note the resumption of the online appointment system but should expect processing delays in the transition period from the current in-person appointment system.
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The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City launched a program on March 20 allowing first-time B1/B2 visitor visa applicants to move appointments to an earlier date without additional fees.
Additional Information: The U.S. Embassy and its nine consulates throughout Mexico issued 2.3 million visas in 2023, the highest number to date. Consulate officials noted that the new program is expected to substantially reduce wait times for hundreds of thousands of applicants and facilitate travel for more Mexican nationals to the U.S., “This promising initiative demonstrates the U.S. Embassy’s commitment to reducing wait times for visa interview appointments and facilitating legitimate travel to the United States, including for work, study, and leisure.”
This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group.
The Mexican government announced that Peruvian nationals arriving for tourism or business will soon require a Mexican visa to enter the country.
Additional Information: More information regarding visitor visas can be found here.
BAL Analysis: Peruvian nationals who do not meet one of the exemptions could face more administrative processes and incur additional costs to travel to Mexico for business and tourism purposes.
The Mexican government requires companies that employ foreign nationals to update their corporate registration certificate after filing their taxes each year.
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Additional Information: To prevent any delays or complications, companies should work with INM to validate certificates before the end of April. Companies may be required to have an individual make an in-person appearance to complete the company registration process at their local regional office.
BAL Analysis: Companies are encouraged to update their CRC as soon as possible after they receive their annual tax declaration confirmation, no later than April 30. If an employer’s CRC is not updated on time, INM may delay or reject its immigration applications.
The Brazilian and Mexican governments have agreed to resume allowing citizens of the other country to apply for e-visas for tourist and business travel.
Additional Information: The governments have not yet announced when the agreement will go into effect. The countries previously had a mutual e-visa agreement, but Mexico suspended e-visas for Brazilian nationals in August 2022.
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The Mexican government has announced that it will verify job offers abroad to prevent fraudulent activities.
BAL Analysis: The Mexican government introduced the new job verification measures to protect its citizens against fraudulent activities.
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The Mexican government will require companies that employ foreign nationals to update their corporate registration certificate after filing their taxes for the 2022 fiscal year.
Additional Information: To prevent any delays or complications, companies should work with the INM to validate certificates before the end of April. Companies may be required to have someone make an in-person appearance to complete the company registration process at their local regional office.
BAL Analysis: Companies are encouraged to update their CRC as soon as possible after they receive their Annual Tax Declaration confirmation no later than April 30. If an employer’s CRC is not updated on time, the INM may delay or reject its immigration applications.