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Conrado

Aug 23, 2009, 5:12 PM

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My partner and I are U.S. citizens. We are exploring moving to Puerto Vallarta to live and work. If I get a written job offer to work in Puerto Vallarta, before my partner does, can my partner live with me in Puerto Vallarta and then look for work? Also, what kind of medical care/insurance is there in Mexico for U.S. citizens with work permits?

Rolly

Aug 23, 2009, 5:39 PM

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First question --- Yes

2nd question --- look here http://rollybrook.com/health.htm

And welcome to MexConnect.

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Conrado

Aug 23, 2009, 6:03 PM

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Thanks Rolly. I've been reading your posts and have checked out your website. I'll check it again and again, I'm sure. I love Mexico and have traveled there extensively that last 10 years or so. I've always wanted to retire in Mexico, but not quite retirement age yet (53), but look forward to moving there earlier than retirement age.

Thanks.

Conrado

Conrado

Aug 23, 2009, 6:04 PM

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Also, thank you for welcoming me to Mexconnect!

BajaGringo

Aug 23, 2009, 6:04 PM

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Very smart to do your homework first. Will save you lots of time, money and grief.

And welcome!

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Conrado

Aug 23, 2009, 6:13 PM

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Thanks Baja.

gpkgto

Aug 24, 2009, 8:11 AM

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Neither of you needs a job to live in PV--you just need FM3 visas if you want to stay or FMT visas if you want to leave the country every 6 months. Hopefully you have researched working in Mexico--it is hard to actually sopport yourself on Mexican pay. Good luck.

La Isla

Aug 24, 2009, 11:58 AM

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To be eligible for a solely residential FM3 (one that doesn't allow you to work), you must present proof of a certain level of monthly income to Migración. Not all of us have that much guaranteed income. I'm an example of that, which is why I have an FM3 that allows mean to work independently, so I can supplement my small Social Security pension from the States with teaching and translating work.

(This post was edited by La Isla on Aug 24, 2009, 12:20 PM)

Conrado

Aug 24, 2009, 12:18 PM

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What do we need in order to authorize us to work in Mexico. We both have to work in order to support ourselves because we are too young to get social security. Isn't that what FM3 visas are for?

La Isla

Aug 24, 2009, 12:33 PM

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What do we need in order to authorize us to work in Mexico. We both have to work in order to support ourselves because we are too young to get social security. Isn't that what FM3 visas are for?

There are two kinds of FM3's: the kind that allows you to live here without working and the kind that I have, which gives you permission to both live and work here. There are at least two kinds of the latter: One you get when you find a job through a single employer (like a language school or university), who is willing to sponsor you. The other (the kind I have) allows you to work independently (I have several private English students and do occasional translation and proofreading work for a museum in the D.F.). Unless you want to teach English and have a degree and/or specialized training in teaching English as a Foreign Language, it may be almost impossible to get approved for an FM3. In beach resort types-of-places, teaching jobs are hard to find and tend to pay poorly since there is an over-supply of job seekers. Places like Mexico City and Guadalajara are much better choices for those seeking teaching work, though I'm guessing you're not moving to Mexico to live in a big city.

Feel free to PM me, if you have more questions!

Conrado

Aug 24, 2009, 12:45 PM

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I'm in preliminary discussions to work for a non-profit in Puerto Vallarta. However, I have to negotiate a salary that meets the FM3 requirement. If not, we have to explore other options. My partner has a masters in Education and I have an MBA and a MFA in film producing.

We will not move unless one of us gets a written offer. Our first choice is Puerto Vallarta. We both like Mexico City, so we are considering there.

I have traveled to Mexico City many many times. I love it there. My partner has been there once with me.

Thanks.

Conrado

La Isla

Aug 24, 2009, 12:52 PM

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As far as I know, if you apply for a "working" FM3, there's no minimum salary requirement. This year when I went to renew my "independent" FM3, among the pieces of paper I had to submit to Migración was a short note stating how much money I expected to earn from teaching per month. I estimated $3000 (pesos) but could have put down even less. And the young man who helped me had no interest in knowing how much money I receive each month from US Social Security.

La Isla

Aug 24, 2009, 1:04 PM

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We will not move unless one of us gets a written offer. Our first choice is Puerto Vallarta. We both like Mexico City, so we are considering there.

I have traveled to Mexico City many many times. I love it there. My partner has been there once with me.

Thanks.
Conrado

I didn't mean to discourage you from seeking your fortune in Mexico City. Obviously, I like living here, or I wouldn't be here (: . It's just that quite often those thinking of moving to Mexico who mention places like PV as their destination-of-choice are hell bent on living at the beach rather than in the center of the country.

Regarding getting a written job offer while you're still in the States: at least as far as teaching jobs are concerned (I have no experience with other kinds of work here), it's not very common to get one before you are actually in Mexico. Most people looking to teach here, show up with all their documents in order and apostilled and send out resumes and knock on doors to find work. You can always contact schools beforehand, but it's not very likely that you'll get more than an offer to set up an interview before you arrive here.