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Papirex

May 31, 2009, 6:08 PM

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One word of advice re: jobs at The US Embassy in México City: During the term of David Davidow, the last really effective US Ambassador to México, the US Embassy website advised that most jobs filled at The US Embassy would be paid at Mexican equivalent salaries, and the only positions there that are paid at US State department norms are to career persons that are transferred to México from other US State Department posts.

If a US citizen is hired at The US Embassy in México City, do not expect to be paid as high of a salary as is normally paid to a US citizen, you will be competing with Mexican citizens among others for a job there.

Rex
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gpkgto

Jun 1, 2009, 6:21 AM

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The jobs I have seen have the pay listed, so the applicant knows in advance what to expect. The ones I have seen also seem to have higher pay than many if not most normal English teaching jobs and, of course, would come with Mexican benefits of health insurance, etc.

beachdreamer

Jun 2, 2009, 7:36 PM

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I am married to a Mexican national and have a FM-2 and can work with this visa. I entered Mexico as a dependant of my husband. If you plan to marry, it is easier and less expensive to marry in the states first by a civil authority and then have a religious wedding in Mexico. If you chose to marry civilly in Mexico you will have to go to gobernacion and pay $2500 pesos for the privilege plus provide them with a short list of paperwork. If you marry in the states, you should get the marriage certificate apostellado since it will be needed for your FM-2 or FM-3 visa. If you can show income of at least $1500(US) you will not need to come as a dependant.

The gobernacion office in Morelia was very efficient and provided us with a printed list of what they required for processing my visa. If you have all of the required items, you will get a visa. It is not like the US where you can apply and be turned down.

I am concerned that your girlfriend overstayed her USA visa. My sister-in-law did the same and she was not allowed to apply for an US visa for 5 years.

Good luck and enjoy your adventure.
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michaelp711

Jun 17, 2009, 7:27 AM

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Thanks again to everyone who replied to me and advised me on how best to find a position here in Mexico. I have arrived, having been here since last Thursday and have been to two interviews, although...declined both positions as they both were 3 hours travel time by 'Micro' and Metro from my home in Atizapan. It hasn't discouraged me, it has just made me want to find something closer to where I am living and thus makes me want to redouble my efforts.

I appreciate all the private messages and public discussion in concern to working in Mexico, and with everyone well.

Thanks,

Michael

La Isla

Jun 17, 2009, 2:29 PM

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Although job opportunities are more plentiful in Mexico City than in many other parts of the country, because of its sheer size (!), you have to look for a job that won't require you to travel great distances to get to work. That's why I always mention where I live when I place ads looking for English students, so I won't be asked to travel unrealistic distances. Good luck with finding employment closer to home!

BajaGringo

Jun 17, 2009, 5:24 PM

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Have you looked for jobs that you can do online with high speed internet access and a voip phone line? I know of several folks doing that very thing - it's not a lot of money but more than you would make on average at most jobs you can get here...

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Professor

Jun 20, 2009, 7:21 AM

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I live and work in DF and I can tell you that the best way to go is with a FM2. Once you're married to a Mexican you can go to migracion in Polanco and get the information you will need for the FM2. It's MUCH BETTER than the FM3. Costs more but you'll be able to do more with it.
Plus, you won't be tied to a school. Having a school get a FM3 for you is a TERRIBLE idea. You then will be connected to that school and if after four months you no longer like it there, you're screwed. Get the FM2 independent. Let me give you an example or two of why letting a school get your work visa is a TERRIBLE idea.
Wall Street Institute in Mexico City gets the FM3 for the teachers. The only problem is they don't pay their teachers and you're stuck with them or you have to go to migracion and tell them what's going on. Either way it's a mess. By the way, don't work for Wall Street Institute because many of their centers are closing and they are paying no one.
I know because I just got some money from them through the lawyer friend of my wife. Also stay away from Harmon Hall and all chain schools in DF.
They will pay little and work you too much. Quick Learning is full of racist Mexicans. DO NOT apply there. You can look for companies and privates. That's where the money is. The schools for kids here in DF are terrible because the kids are terrible. Stay away from them unless it doesn't bother you to have students disrespect you constantly. When you come to Mexico you'll have a tourist visa which will be good for sox months. That should give you time to get married andget the visa. If however you will need more time, you can go to migracion in the airport and they will give you some extra time for a fee.
Emailme if you need any further information. I can help you.

Marlene

Jun 21, 2009, 9:07 AM

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Michael stated that he is in Mexico temporarily, waiting for his wife's visa approval for the USA. With that in mind, recommending an FM2 is not good advise. FM2 is for those aiming to be in Mexico permanently. He also has never stated that he is an English teacher, which makes his situation different from yours. Once he gets a job in whatever field, his company will likely assist him in getting his FM3. And FYI, a person can be authorized to work independently on an FM3. It doesn't have to be an FM2.

La Isla

Jun 21, 2009, 6:51 PM

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Something else I think is true of an FM2 is that it limits the number of times you can leave the country in a given year, which may or may not be a problem for Michael.

As I have mentioned a couple of times here, I have an FM3 that lets me teach English independently. It was not that difficult to get, but I did need some proof that I am qualified to teach, apart from my degrees, which are in Spanish and Latin American Studies, not in English teaching.

jennifer rose

Jun 21, 2009, 7:24 PM

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The FM-2 does not limit the number of times its holder may be out of the country in a given year.

An FM-2 holder may be out of the country for no more than 18 months during the 5-year FM-2 term.

La Isla

Jun 21, 2009, 7:43 PM

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Thanks for clearing that up for me, JR. Now I know what I have to look forward to in 4 years!

Professor

Jun 21, 2009, 8:01 PM

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Michael,

The FM2 doesn't restrict how many times you can leave and enter Mexico.
The FM2 I have allows me to do ANY TYPE of work in Mexico, not just teach. My FM2 is very special and it requires no lawyer. You have to know people.
Trust me on this one Michael...get the FM2. You don't want to be tied to a company. Send me a private message and I can explain more.
More than others on this site who don't have the FM2 that I have.

John

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