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Nov 7, 2002, 12:54 PM

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Mexican Citizen/US Greencard Holder Traveling to Mexico

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I know this is not a unique situation but I'm having a tough time finding info on what to expect when my husband, who got his greencard in July, travels to Mexico next May to visit home and family. He'll be driving and I will not be going with him. Any points in the right direction where I can learn more would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

alex .

Nov 7, 2002, 1:08 PM

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Re: [ak] Mexican Citizen/US Greencard Holder Traveling to Mexico

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By "greencard" do you mean the Residency document? It looks like a drivers license with photo, thumbprint and signature? Its often called a "mica" . With that document he can reenter the US from Mexico as he pleases, until its expiration date.
Alex

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Nov 7, 2002, 1:33 PM

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Re: [alex in TJ] Mexican Citizen/US Greencard Holder Traveling to Mexico

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Alex,

I'm referring to the official INS document declaring him to be a permanent legal resident of the US. Includes a photo (showing the ear), fingerprint, and signature. They used to have a pinkish background on the front and, I think, an outline of the US on the back. Now they're more sophisticated; like a credit card almost w/ a gold backside featuring a hologram of the Statue of Liberty; the front side is cream colored.

I'm wondering where to go to find info regarding the documentation for taking a US vehicle into Mexico as a Mexican citizen/US resident, and anything else to be expected/required at the border.

Thanks

Brad.

Nov 7, 2002, 1:40 PM

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Re: [ak] Mexican Citizen/US Greencard Holder Traveling to Mexico

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AK, you're husband can bring in the vehicle for 6 months. All you need to know can be found at the link below. You need to scroll up and down a little but it gives all the requirements.

Aduana website

Carlos

Nov 7, 2002, 1:40 PM

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Re: [ak] Mexican Citizen/US Greencard Holder Traveling to Mexico

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No se preocupe por nada AK...pulse aquí!!!

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keith

Nov 7, 2002, 1:47 PM

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Re: [ak] Mexican Citizen/US Greencard Holder Traveling to Mexico

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He also has that Mexican Consulate document too, right?

Brad.

Nov 7, 2002, 1:53 PM

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Re: [keith] Mexican Citizen/US Greencard Holder Traveling to Mexico

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Are you talking about the Matricula Consular?

Nov 7, 2002, 1:58 PM

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Re: [Brad Smith] Mexican Citizen/US Greencard Holder Traveling to Mexico

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We don't have any documents from the Consulate. Is there something we need to get?

Thanks for all the help so far!

Brad.

Nov 7, 2002, 2:09 PM

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Re: [ak] Mexican Citizen/US Greencard Holder Traveling to Mexico

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You should give the nearest Mexican Consulate a call. They will explain the Matricula to you.

Matrícula Consular

Es un documento público que prueba la residencia o avecindamiento de un mexicano en el extranjero, así como su identidad y nacionalidad. Con el podrían entrar a México sin ningún problema.

Requisitos:

1. Acta de nacimiento, matrícula anterior, cartilla militar, pasaporte mexicano o credencial de elector con fotografía.
2. La matrícula consular tiene vigencia por cinco años.

Lavanda

Nov 8, 2002, 6:30 PM

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Re: [ak] Mexican Citizen/US Greencard Holder Traveling to Mexico

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Hola, my husband is a US legal resident
for the past 29 years.

When a legal resident of US, but native
of Mexico, and are returning to visit
Mexico, you are considered a "paisano".

The Mexican consulate can help you with
all you need to know.

He will need a "credencial" which is a
photo document (ID card sorta) indicating
he is a Mexican national. One can go to
the consulate (early in the day) because
they close at 1 pm.

The Mexican natinal fills out a short form,
they take his foto, and the card is ready
shortly.

Since more Mexicans return home arund this
time of the year, the Mexican government
makes a special effort to facilitate the
Mexican's visit home including the entrance
of muchos dolares into the Mexican economy.

Mexico will streamline the bringing in of
your vehicle for a visit only. It is basically
the same process as for someone entering on a
tourist visa, but for this limited holiday
time period, the Mexican govt streamlines the
process for paisanos.

If I can be of more help, please ask.

Love, Lavanda

Lavanda

Nov 14, 2002, 9:31 AM

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Re: [Lavanda] Mexican Citizen/US Greencard Holder Traveling to Mexico

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In my previous post I was having a brain fart-
the correct name for what I called a credencial
is actually the Matricula. It certifies that
the carrier is a Mexican native.

Love, Lavanda

!! Viva Mexico, warts and all !!!

alex .

Nov 14, 2002, 12:19 PM

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Re: [ak] he still has his Elector, no?

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and his MX passport ? I don't know how much more proof of being Mexican one needs. My wife still has her Elector, and her B.C. MX driver's licence, etc, it costs very little to maintain those documents.
Alex

Nov 14, 2002, 12:55 PM

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Re: [alex in TJ] he still has his Elector, no?

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What is an Elector?

He entered illegally, so doesn't have a passport.

We filed w/ INS under the LIFE act and he received his greencard in July.

Thanks for all the replies.

Carlos

Nov 14, 2002, 2:02 PM

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Re: [ak] he still has his Elector, no?

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What is an Elector?

I think he means a voters card, aka Credencial/Tarjeta de Elector.

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alex .

Nov 15, 2002, 7:31 AM

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Re: [ak] what is the LIFE act?

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Living In Fear of Extradition?
Alex