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Demonio

May 22, 2010, 5:17 PM

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A step by step guide to a new (Rentista) FM3 while in MX on an FMM

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(Note: You could just begin at bullet #7 (click on the included link), but it's best to follow this step by step because it explains things as I think INM intended them and gave me (and hopefully you) confidence that we're interpreting things on this convoluted site correctly. Feel free to PM me with concerns or question. Buena suerte (Good Luck) -- G

Begin at Trámites migratorios (Migration procedures) and select Estados Unidos de America (USA) or Canada from the Pais (nacionalidad): (Country - Nationality) pull down menu. From Selecciona el motivo de tu consulta (Select the purpose of your consultation) click on number 2. Vivir en México (Live in Mexico) which takes you to the next page.
On the Vivir en México (Live in Mexico) page, click on number 1. De manera temporal (On a temporary basis) which takes you to the next page. (note: For an FM2 you would select number 2. De manera permanente (On a permanent basis).
On the Vivir en México de manera temporal (Live in Mexico on a temporary basis) page, select number 7. Rentista (Renter - unless you seek a different classification) which takes you to the next page.
On the Rentista temporal (Temporary renter) page under ¿En que supuesto te encuentas? (What is your situation?) if you are in Mexico on a 180 day FMM, select number 3. Cuentas con forma migratoria vigente y deseas realizar una nueva actividad (I have a valid migration form and seek a new activity) which takes you the next page.
This page states the following:

Toda vez que cuentas con una legal estancia en el país acreditado mediante una forma migratoria la cual se encuentra vigente el trámite correspondiente es el cambio de tu característica migratoria.

Este trámite lo podrás realizar en la oficina del INM cercana a tu lugar de residencia.

(Whenever you are legally in the country (MX) accredited by a valid migration form (like a tourist FMM), the appropriate action is to change your migration status.

This action can be accomplished at the INM office closest to your residence.)

On this page click on number 1. Requisitos (Requirements) which takes you to the following page.
This page states the following:

Cédula de consulta (Type of consultation)

Tramite consultado: Cambio de caracteristica (Procedure: Change of status)

Actividad solicitada: No inmigrante visitante rentista (Activity sought: Non-immigrant visiting renter)

This page also displays the Requisitos (Requirements) which lists all the documents needed to qualify for an FM3. The first requirement listed is Solicitud de trámite (Completed application). Click on (Formato de estancia) which takes you to the next page.
On the Formato migratorio para trámites de estancia (Migratory format) page you will complete the online application that you must print out and take to INM together with the other required documents. Remember to write down the número de pieza (application number) which will be generated when you complete the application because INM will need that too. Also, ensure pop-up blocker is disabled on your web browser because a pop-up page of the completed application that you’ll need to print will appear when you finish entering your information and click on Guardar (Save).

From the ¿Qué desea hacer? (What do you want to do?) pull down menu, select Realizar actividades diferentes a las autorizadas (Perform different activities than those currently authorized)

From the Especifique (Specify) pull down menu, select Cambio de caracteristica migratoria (Change in migration status)

The rest is filling in your personal information. It is very important the information is entered EXACTLY as it appears in your passport. Double and triple check ALL your entries because if even one error is detected by INM, your application will be rejected and you'll need to complete a new application. No changes can be made on the application once it's printed out. (note: You have 90 days from the time you completed your online application to when you submit it in person to INM. If you exceed this time limit, your application will be purged from the system and you must begin anew from scratch.)

Buena suerte (Good luck) -- G

"What we've got here is a failure to communicate."

(This post was edited by Demonio on May 22, 2010, 6:40 PM)

tonynico

May 22, 2010, 5:26 PM

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Re: [Demonio] A step by step guide to a new FM3 while in MX on an FMM

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Thank you very much for your efforts, it was very kind of you. I think for my first fm3 I will be getting help for a fee. Maybe I am just throwing the money out but I don't want any mistakes. Once I am living in Mexico I will have more time so if it is done wrong I will have more time to try again.

Tony

tashby

May 22, 2010, 5:28 PM

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Now THAT is a Hall-of-Fame post!

nob2sob

May 22, 2010, 5:49 PM

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Wow! For those of us just on the verge of heading SOB, this post is a blessing. We thought our ducks were in a row and our planning complete and these new rules kinda threw us for a loop. We had resigned ourselves to having to hire someone to deal with the new regulations but now we may just venture out on our own. Thanks!

Rolly

May 23, 2010, 7:13 AM

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Near the bottom of the application page are these words:

En su caso, persona autorizada para tramitar, oir o recibir notificaciones
Si usted quiere agregar personas autorizadas es necesario que lo efectue con el boton 'Agregar persona', de lo contrario los datos capturados en esta sección no seran guardados

Where appropriate, a person authorized to process, hear and receive notifications
If you want to add authorized persons who need to take place with the button 'Add Person', otherwise the captured data in this section will not be saved

You may wish to use this section for minor children to set yourself in charge of their paperwork.

Rolly Pirate

jerezano

May 23, 2010, 8:12 AM

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Hello all. Thanks to Demonio for the subject post. It will help us all.

One clarifiction: Rentista is NOT a Temporary Renter.

Rentista is a person who is living on an income from investments, pension, or annuity or other form of "renta" or income.

From the Royal Academy Dicionary:
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rentista

1. Persona que tiene conocimiento o práctica en materias de Hacienda pública.

2. Persona que percibe renta procedente de una propiedad de cualquier tipo.

3. Persona que percibe renta procedente de papel del Estado.

4. Persona que principalmente vive de sus rentas.
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1. A person who is knowledgeable in public finances.

2. A person who receives income from a property of whatever type.

3. A person who receives income from a Government issued document.

4. A person who lives principally from his income of whatever type (investments, pension, annuity) except from work.

Hasta luego, jerezano

Demonio

May 23, 2010, 9:29 AM

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Re: [Rolly] A step by step guide to a new (Rentista) FM3 while in MX on an FMM

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Rolly, good point because you'll have to complete separate applications for each member of your family, so for children you'll want to list yourself as an authorized contact person. This also applies to those who'll act as facilitators. Hopefully pro bono for a friend or someone who can't afford a paid facilitator.

jerezano, you're absolutely correct. Thus the financial requirement to obtain an FM#. Thanks for the correction.

G

"What we've got here is a failure to communicate."

(This post was edited by Demonio on May 23, 2010, 9:31 AM)

tonynico

May 23, 2010, 2:02 PM

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I just went through the directions you posted all is good. When I got to the application I guess I would need a dictionary or a friend to help fill that part out. I have one question I noticed that in seveal places they asked for the curp. If you are in Mexico on an FMM you are not give a curip, or am I mistaken how do you fill in that blank where they are asking for one?

Thanks in advance
Tony

Rolly

May 23, 2010, 2:06 PM

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Didn't you notice that the CURP and some other lines are optional. They are not marked with *

Rolly Pirate

tonynico

May 23, 2010, 2:09 PM

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Rolly
Thanks for pointing that out I guess I did not notice this.

Tony

sioux4noff

May 23, 2010, 9:40 PM

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Re: [tonynico] A step by step guide to a new (Rentista) FM3 while in MX on an FMM

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Google translator does a pretty decent job on the form information.

Vichil

May 27, 2010, 4:52 PM

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Re: [tonynico] A step by step guide to a new (Rentista) FM3 while in MX on an FMM

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For those who do not have a CURP, it is a requirement for the Immigration office to get you one.

All they need is your passport and they will assign you a CURP . Again this is what the Jalisco group is commiting to do. I am sure each state has a twist to it.