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mmawer

Nov 17, 2007, 5:21 PM

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Immigration Office Holidays

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We were planning our annual FM3 renewal trip to the immigration office in Morelia on Monday, November 19th. However, a Mexican friend told us that the office would be closed for the Revolution day holiday. His information was that Mexico federal offices have gone to a US like system, moving midweek holidays to Mondays or Fridays to create longer weekends. Per his information the office will be open on Tuesday (the actual holiday).

Does anyone have information on this?

jennifer rose

Nov 17, 2007, 6:03 PM

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Re: [mmawer] Immigration Office Holidays

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The third Monday is a federal holiday in commemoration of the Revolution, formerly celebrated on 20 November. Unless 20 November falls on a weekend or a Monday, it's just another working day.

mmawer

Nov 17, 2007, 6:34 PM

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Many thanks, Jennifer...

whistler

May 29, 2008, 5:24 PM

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Morelia Immigration Office

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Does anyone know where the immigration office is in Morelia to get an FM3?

Does anyone have an opinion about having an FM3 relative to the USA - Mexico tax treaty and if it could be construed as a factor for the argument that one is liable for Mexican income taxes?

Is the FM3 the generally preferred alternative to the tourist visa for those living full time in Mexico?

Has anyone had experience getting an FM3 from the Morelia office?

jennifer rose

May 29, 2008, 5:37 PM

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Re: [whistler] Morelia Immigration Office

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Agustín Melgar 214 Col. Chapultepec Norte C.P. 58260
Morelia, Mich.
01(443) 315 84 96
01(443) 315 91 09
ext. 201The directory for state delegations can be found at http://www.inm.gob.mx/...?page/MEN_DIRECTORIO

Yes, the FM-3 or FM-2 is definitely the preferred alternative for those living full-time in Mexico.

For tax advice, you should consult with a tax professional.

esperanza

May 29, 2008, 8:40 PM

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More than a year ago, the Morelia INAMI office moved to Avenida Camelinas, across the street from Papelería Hiperlumen. They haven't updated their website to reflect the change of address.

http://www.mexicocooks.typepad.com

Rolly

May 29, 2008, 9:00 PM

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The proper name of the office is Instituto Nacionall de Migración = INM

The old name INAMI was changed to INM about 10 years ago.

Look here: http://www.inm.gob.mx/

Rolly Pirate

judithnpups

May 30, 2008, 9:46 AM

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Current INAMI address: Avenida Camelinas 2309.
Judith in the DF (formerly in Morelia)

esperanza

May 30, 2008, 2:30 PM

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Rolly, I know this INAMI/INM thing bugs you. Come on down to Morelia and I'll drive you by the INAMI office, where the big sign on the front still says INAMI--and they only moved the office there about a year ago.

http://www.mexicocooks.typepad.com

Rolly

May 30, 2008, 3:40 PM

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Buy 'em a can of paint.

Rolly Pirate

judithnpups

May 30, 2008, 6:18 PM

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You're right, Rolly. But maybe folks just find it easier to remember an acronym that is pronounceable instead of just letters and therefore have resisted the change from INAMI to INM. I have noticed that often in Mexico, government agencies are abbreviated using more than one letter for each word in the title. For example, la Secretaría de Gobierno is SEGOB; the Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes is CONACULTA; OSIDEM is la Orquesta Sinfónica de Michoacán; and el Instituto Nacional de Migración remains INAMI in the hearts and minds of Morelianos. (And on the sign outside their office. :-)
Judith in the DF (formerly in Morelia)

(This post was edited by judithnpups on May 30, 2008, 6:20 PM)

toddmc

May 31, 2008, 6:54 AM

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My favourite government office sign in Morelia is the "I M DUM" office.

You can see it here.

http://lifeinthecorazon.blogspot.com/2007/01/i-am-dumb.html

Todd

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