Tourists sit atop the Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacan to contemplate the majestic Pyramid of the Sun. This archeological zone is located outside Mexico City. © Rick Meyer, 2001

How does a Temporary Resident get a work permit for online work?

Thilini Wijesinhe  The temporary residency visa does not include work rights unless applied for based on potential work plans in Mexico. However, some temporary residents without work rights decide to work, which requires them to apply for permission to work separately. Usually, the permission to work known as “Permiso Para Trabajar” is obtained based on […]

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Does your Mexico auto insurance meet the coverage limits required by law?

Jim Lewis of Santa Monica is a pioneer in insurance services for tourists to Mexico. His concern for consumer affairs was fueled by a 1980 internship with Ralph Nader, and this experience led to a revamping of consumer pricing for Mexico auto insurance policies. “When I began my insurance career with Hart and Lewis in […]

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Immigration Procedures: Visas, Birth, Weddings and Death

Driving across the border Moving to Mexico’s a Breeze Immigration Overview Taking Children/Grandchildren into Mexico What Stuff Can I Bring In ? (As a Tourist) “Know the Law in Mexico.” – Series Index It Takes More Than “I DO” to get Married In Mexico Getting married in Mexico Tying the Knot – The Mexican Way So […]

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So You Are In Mexico, Married To A Mexican Citizen And Want To Move To The U.S.

So you are an American in Mexico, married to a Mexican citizen and want to move to the U.S.; maybe to work, visit family, go to school or some combination. This short description is the required process for the I-130 Petition for an Alien Relative. The process can be completed while you both live in Mexico […]

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