Does having an FM3 student visa for Mexico make me a resident?
I have an FM3 student visa good for my 5 years of grad school in Mexico. Does that make me a resident?
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You are still a "non-immigrante." You must have an Fm3 visa for 5 years before you can apply for an Fm2...an "immigrante"visa. Then you are actually a legal resident , a step in preparing for citizenship...if desired. An FM2 is similar to a green card in the U.S. I believe you will find you need to renew that FM3 student visa every year at the nearest INM office. Check it for the expiration date. You need to go to the INM office about 2 to 3 weeks before the expiration date to file for renewal. When you arrive in Mexico, you must go , as soon as possible ( within a month at the most) to the nearest INM ofice and register your address. See site below, scroll down, choose the state you will be living in and click for the address of the INM office.
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You are considered a "Temporary "Resident" for the duration of the 5 year period must re-new every year. At the end of the 5 year period you may apply for the F.M.2 and go through the same 5 year period, re-newable every year and the you are considered an "Imigrado" and will not be bothered by La Migra again.
