Mexican exchange student wanted?
I've had several wonderful experiences with exchange students from France and China and would like to have a student from Mexico for the 09-10 school year. I'm wondering if it is possible to arrange this privately without going through an agency as the agency fees are so high for the student's family. I live in central California.
Other - Mexico - 2 Answers
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Maybe ask this question on whatsupmaz.org There is a Froum on this website for Mazatlan vacationers, people who live there part time or fulltime. There are people who live there and may be off assistance to you as to whether it can be done or not.
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Click the link below and go to the third link down on the left. That's the Web board at chapala.comi in Chapala, Jalisco. If you can ask your question there, there are many knowledgeable gringos who might know the ins and outs of the process.
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Friday, February 28, 2014
Friday, February 14, 2014
How can a fresh from college 3D animation student get into the bizz?
How can a fresh from college 3D animation student get into the bizz?
So I just graduated from CNM with a certificate in computer animation, I'm not bad and my teacher said I should look for work right away rather then go get more schooling. Any good tips or help on how to get into the business? I'd really like to do background/prop modeling for either movies or games. Live in new mexico by the way, not much around here for big companies.
Programming & Design - 3 Answers
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Lol... no offense I love the idea that you are passionate about this, and it makes me happy to see that at least you can turn on your computer, but there's not a lot out there for a 3d animator... try to get on at an advertisement company.. that's a good idea.
2 :
To be honest, I have to question the remarks from your teacher.While there are always going to be talented, prodigy type students, the role of the teacher is not to discourage further development. If you are really serious, you must understand that the professionals in animation and game development rely on very complex math and physics skills that are in many cases at the Phd, level. While the certificate may have taught you to the basics, they will not guarentee you a position, esspecially when you are competing with someone who has "Dr." in front of thier name. If you choose not to go to school, the only advise that I can give is to work on as many projects as you can on your own. If you can't show an extensive educational background, then the only other asset will get people to take you seriously is proven experience. Both are recommended for best results. I have been working as a software developer for about 9 years. Before that I was a self taught graphic designer. I am currently finishing my second degree and plan to back just to stay competative in the industry.
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Only getting a certificate in something is like a high school diploma now-a-days. You need at least a bachelors to be even considered for a good job. You might be good, but they need more than that to even consider you. If you want to look for internships at companies, while continuing your education, you might have a shot. Not trying to rain on your parade, but its tough out here. I have a Bachelors in Web Development and Associate of Applied Science, but I still can't get work. So I freelance for now. If there is nothing near you look further out, or worse, think about moving. Arizona and Cali aren't that far from you. Good luck and I hope you decide to get more education. P.S. Your teacher needs to be fired!!!
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So I just graduated from CNM with a certificate in computer animation, I'm not bad and my teacher said I should look for work right away rather then go get more schooling. Any good tips or help on how to get into the business? I'd really like to do background/prop modeling for either movies or games. Live in new mexico by the way, not much around here for big companies.
Programming & Design - 3 Answers
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Lol... no offense I love the idea that you are passionate about this, and it makes me happy to see that at least you can turn on your computer, but there's not a lot out there for a 3d animator... try to get on at an advertisement company.. that's a good idea.
2 :
To be honest, I have to question the remarks from your teacher.While there are always going to be talented, prodigy type students, the role of the teacher is not to discourage further development. If you are really serious, you must understand that the professionals in animation and game development rely on very complex math and physics skills that are in many cases at the Phd, level. While the certificate may have taught you to the basics, they will not guarentee you a position, esspecially when you are competing with someone who has "Dr." in front of thier name. If you choose not to go to school, the only advise that I can give is to work on as many projects as you can on your own. If you can't show an extensive educational background, then the only other asset will get people to take you seriously is proven experience. Both are recommended for best results. I have been working as a software developer for about 9 years. Before that I was a self taught graphic designer. I am currently finishing my second degree and plan to back just to stay competative in the industry.
3 :
Only getting a certificate in something is like a high school diploma now-a-days. You need at least a bachelors to be even considered for a good job. You might be good, but they need more than that to even consider you. If you want to look for internships at companies, while continuing your education, you might have a shot. Not trying to rain on your parade, but its tough out here. I have a Bachelors in Web Development and Associate of Applied Science, but I still can't get work. So I freelance for now. If there is nothing near you look further out, or worse, think about moving. Arizona and Cali aren't that far from you. Good luck and I hope you decide to get more education. P.S. Your teacher needs to be fired!!!
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Friday, February 7, 2014
My boyfriend is married already, w/ his sisters girlfriend, for citizenship. Can I still marry him in Mexico?
My boyfriend is married already, w/ his sisters girlfriend, for citizenship. Can I still marry him in Mexico?
My boyfriend got married to get his citizenship. He is still married, with his sisters girlfriend. Its all business. He wants to marry me already so I can have his medical benefits. (Im a student w/ a heart condition) He takes his test sometime late next year, so he cant divorce yet. Is it possible to marry in mexico and bring the paperwork to the U.S. as proof to receive the benefits? Also, is it too risky?
Marriage & Divorce - 8 Answers
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This is silly...and fraud
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It sounds like you want to marry a real stand up guy (*sarcasm*). Is this really the person you want to spend the rest of your life with?
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you aren't really asking this are you? OMG!!! Good grief! NO! You can't do that! GEEZ!!!!!
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sounds like he's your soulmate. very touching.
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Im sorry about your heart condition BUT this aint a situation you want to get caught up in....Here in the u.s., multiple marriages is illegal and I believe your boyfriend would be charged with bigamy.
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I don't think that will work... actually I take that back, If you have money anything can work in Mexico but the question is will it work in the US. just ask the people in charge of the benifits, the worst they can say is no!
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polygamy and for another thing, I doubt the U.S. would recognize as a legal marriage. here's a thought how bout waiting and see if it would work out. it's cheaper to get married than it is to get divorced.
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So you are here on Yahoo Answers looking for advice on committing a criminal act? He has married a citizen to get citizenship only. That's a Federal offense. Now you want to marry in Mexico, have that marriage recognized by US officials so you can receive benefits. You two deserve a prison cell together!
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My boyfriend got married to get his citizenship. He is still married, with his sisters girlfriend. Its all business. He wants to marry me already so I can have his medical benefits. (Im a student w/ a heart condition) He takes his test sometime late next year, so he cant divorce yet. Is it possible to marry in mexico and bring the paperwork to the U.S. as proof to receive the benefits? Also, is it too risky?
Marriage & Divorce - 8 Answers
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1 :
This is silly...and fraud
2 :
It sounds like you want to marry a real stand up guy (*sarcasm*). Is this really the person you want to spend the rest of your life with?
3 :
you aren't really asking this are you? OMG!!! Good grief! NO! You can't do that! GEEZ!!!!!
4 :
sounds like he's your soulmate. very touching.
5 :
Im sorry about your heart condition BUT this aint a situation you want to get caught up in....Here in the u.s., multiple marriages is illegal and I believe your boyfriend would be charged with bigamy.
6 :
I don't think that will work... actually I take that back, If you have money anything can work in Mexico but the question is will it work in the US. just ask the people in charge of the benifits, the worst they can say is no!
7 :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polygamy and for another thing, I doubt the U.S. would recognize as a legal marriage. here's a thought how bout waiting and see if it would work out. it's cheaper to get married than it is to get divorced.
8 :
So you are here on Yahoo Answers looking for advice on committing a criminal act? He has married a citizen to get citizenship only. That's a Federal offense. Now you want to marry in Mexico, have that marriage recognized by US officials so you can receive benefits. You two deserve a prison cell together!
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Saturday, February 1, 2014
I'm going to be spending one school year in Mexico. What should I expect?
I'm going to be spending one school year in Mexico. What should I expect?
I'm going to be a foreign exchange student for my sophomore year in high school. What should I expect? Such as: cool things about Mexico, the weather there, special yearly events, how are the schools, culture...? Anything you know, tell me!
Other - Mexico - 4 Answers
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What part of Mexico? If it's by the beach, expect to have your fellow class mates bring you there and get tore up on tequila. I went to Mexico (Cabo San Lucas) and it was freakin amazing! We had some foreign exchange students from mexico and they were cool as hell.
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We have all the different climates in Mexico so it depends WHERE in Mexico you're going to... weatherwise. From school, expect the students to be ASSES, unless you're going to a private school, where i would expect them to be a little more civilized. And some advice: don't stick with the wrong crowd, you can be sorry.
3 :
You will return a forever changed person probably for the better....... You will see some fantastic people , places and things........ You will also experience the not so glamorous side of Mexico as well. You will return , not the same person as you left and probably for the better............ Here is a few shots of life in Acapulco but it also has some photos of the 2 sides of Mexico. http://www.flickr.com/photos/barron_and_me/ Have fun and explore.........
4 :
Every single state you go to, is a completely new Mexico. It depends on what part of Mexico you go to really. I'll try to sum it up as much as I can by regions since I was moving around the republic during my High School Years. I came here to Mexico in the first month of my Freshman year to study in the southeast Yucatan Penninsula in Merida. I found myself with maybe not the best looking people in the world but I was quickly bombarded with discipline and a sudden change in my grades. The people here were very nice to me and helped me out in every way they could. It was public High School then but it really improved my study habits without me noticing, I went from C's and B's in America to Straight A's for the rest of my life. Soon after I moved to the southwest in Puebla. I saw that the people there weren't as welcoming as they were in Merida but after 2-3 days they started knowing me and I made friends with them. It was a rural Public School but I learned so many life lessons. I learned how to make a living by myself using elements around me. I learned to plant crops, fruits, spices and at the same time I learned how to cook some VERY delicious meals. After that I moved to Puerto Angel, Oaxaca and also assisted public High School. The people there were almost as welcoming as they were in Merida. I also learned a lot more lessons about life. I learned how to fish, snorkel, and I made friends who even taught me how to surf pretty good. My school was basically by the sea and I learned a lot about sea life over there. Also I was surprised finding a lot of European/Asian kids at my school. After that I moved to Mexico City and attended PRIVATE high school at UNITEC and finished the rest of my High School there. I have to say I was very surprised, some days I felt like I was back in American High School but with a much calmer environment. There were pretty good looking people at the school, everyone was nice and minded only their own business. School seemed surprisingly easy and I learned excellent study habits. I made so many new friends and even made friends who were foreign exchange who I could speak English and french with. They showed me around the city. I thought Mexico City was dangerous from what I heard of back when I lived in Las Vegas but when I met my friends they showed me that it isn't bad. They showed me how to walk in certain streets, what neighborhoods not to go into and how to act and even how to properly swear off another "chilango" (Mexico city inhabitant). I saw the most 'dangerous' streets of Mexico (Tepito, La Merced, Iztapalapa, Cuidad Nesa) and never got robbed, assaulted, or even experienced violence. I could probably count more people getting beat up and shot in Las Vegas than in Mexico City.
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I'm going to be a foreign exchange student for my sophomore year in high school. What should I expect? Such as: cool things about Mexico, the weather there, special yearly events, how are the schools, culture...? Anything you know, tell me!
Other - Mexico - 4 Answers
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1 :
What part of Mexico? If it's by the beach, expect to have your fellow class mates bring you there and get tore up on tequila. I went to Mexico (Cabo San Lucas) and it was freakin amazing! We had some foreign exchange students from mexico and they were cool as hell.
2 :
We have all the different climates in Mexico so it depends WHERE in Mexico you're going to... weatherwise. From school, expect the students to be ASSES, unless you're going to a private school, where i would expect them to be a little more civilized. And some advice: don't stick with the wrong crowd, you can be sorry.
3 :
You will return a forever changed person probably for the better....... You will see some fantastic people , places and things........ You will also experience the not so glamorous side of Mexico as well. You will return , not the same person as you left and probably for the better............ Here is a few shots of life in Acapulco but it also has some photos of the 2 sides of Mexico. http://www.flickr.com/photos/barron_and_me/ Have fun and explore.........
4 :
Every single state you go to, is a completely new Mexico. It depends on what part of Mexico you go to really. I'll try to sum it up as much as I can by regions since I was moving around the republic during my High School Years. I came here to Mexico in the first month of my Freshman year to study in the southeast Yucatan Penninsula in Merida. I found myself with maybe not the best looking people in the world but I was quickly bombarded with discipline and a sudden change in my grades. The people here were very nice to me and helped me out in every way they could. It was public High School then but it really improved my study habits without me noticing, I went from C's and B's in America to Straight A's for the rest of my life. Soon after I moved to the southwest in Puebla. I saw that the people there weren't as welcoming as they were in Merida but after 2-3 days they started knowing me and I made friends with them. It was a rural Public School but I learned so many life lessons. I learned how to make a living by myself using elements around me. I learned to plant crops, fruits, spices and at the same time I learned how to cook some VERY delicious meals. After that I moved to Puerto Angel, Oaxaca and also assisted public High School. The people there were almost as welcoming as they were in Merida. I also learned a lot more lessons about life. I learned how to fish, snorkel, and I made friends who even taught me how to surf pretty good. My school was basically by the sea and I learned a lot about sea life over there. Also I was surprised finding a lot of European/Asian kids at my school. After that I moved to Mexico City and attended PRIVATE high school at UNITEC and finished the rest of my High School there. I have to say I was very surprised, some days I felt like I was back in American High School but with a much calmer environment. There were pretty good looking people at the school, everyone was nice and minded only their own business. School seemed surprisingly easy and I learned excellent study habits. I made so many new friends and even made friends who were foreign exchange who I could speak English and french with. They showed me around the city. I thought Mexico City was dangerous from what I heard of back when I lived in Las Vegas but when I met my friends they showed me that it isn't bad. They showed me how to walk in certain streets, what neighborhoods not to go into and how to act and even how to properly swear off another "chilango" (Mexico city inhabitant). I saw the most 'dangerous' streets of Mexico (Tepito, La Merced, Iztapalapa, Cuidad Nesa) and never got robbed, assaulted, or even experienced violence. I could probably count more people getting beat up and shot in Las Vegas than in Mexico City.
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
What do I need to get an FM3 in Mexico?
What do I need to get an FM3 in Mexico?
I have a job offer and I am already in Mexico on a tourist visa. the company is going to write me a letter to bring to apply for an FM3 but I was reading and it said I need to show proof of income and I don't have any income... how would I if I am in Mexico? I am a student... im here with the FMT
Other - Mexico - 5 Answers
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Are you in Mexico on a Visa or a tourist Permit (FMM) ? This is very ambiguous when some answerer`s call the Tourist Permit a Card and a Visa.....It is neither. Visas have to be applied for at Mexican consulates around the world in countries that are on Mexico`s list of countries that are required to do so. New Electronic FM3s and FM2s are Cards. Here is a very thorough link where you can find all the information you need to know.
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I am actually not sure how that income requirement is handled if you are applying for an FM3 with work permit. The 2 pages below should be helpful. In May there were big changes made to the visa system and rules. You really need to locate the nearest INM office and go in and talk with them. They will answer your questions and guide you. If this job is a low-skilled or a very short term job, it is very unlikely that a work permit will be granted. Most employers who hire foreign citizens know the whole process and help you through it...they not send you to do it on your own. There will be a fee of a few hundred dollars.
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A job offer and a lawyer to help you.
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Try the INM website (given as Source), which asks you step by step for your qualifications and spits out an answer based on your particular kind of FM3. Alternatively, talk to a paralegal (their signs include the words "trámites" and "inmigración") or an attorney who handles INM paperwork ("derecho administrativo").
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Visit the Rollybrook site Charlie posted - has all the info. UUHHMM - If they are sending you to do the leg work - they have probably never done this before and don't realize the in's and out's of what it takes. This is a long ,difficult, gov't process. Cost's a couple of hundred dollars ,and is next to impossible to get.
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I have a job offer and I am already in Mexico on a tourist visa. the company is going to write me a letter to bring to apply for an FM3 but I was reading and it said I need to show proof of income and I don't have any income... how would I if I am in Mexico? I am a student... im here with the FMT
Other - Mexico - 5 Answers
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1 :
Are you in Mexico on a Visa or a tourist Permit (FMM) ? This is very ambiguous when some answerer`s call the Tourist Permit a Card and a Visa.....It is neither. Visas have to be applied for at Mexican consulates around the world in countries that are on Mexico`s list of countries that are required to do so. New Electronic FM3s and FM2s are Cards. Here is a very thorough link where you can find all the information you need to know.
2 :
I am actually not sure how that income requirement is handled if you are applying for an FM3 with work permit. The 2 pages below should be helpful. In May there were big changes made to the visa system and rules. You really need to locate the nearest INM office and go in and talk with them. They will answer your questions and guide you. If this job is a low-skilled or a very short term job, it is very unlikely that a work permit will be granted. Most employers who hire foreign citizens know the whole process and help you through it...they not send you to do it on your own. There will be a fee of a few hundred dollars.
3 :
A job offer and a lawyer to help you.
4 :
Try the INM website (given as Source), which asks you step by step for your qualifications and spits out an answer based on your particular kind of FM3. Alternatively, talk to a paralegal (their signs include the words "trámites" and "inmigración") or an attorney who handles INM paperwork ("derecho administrativo").
5 :
Visit the Rollybrook site Charlie posted - has all the info. UUHHMM - If they are sending you to do the leg work - they have probably never done this before and don't realize the in's and out's of what it takes. This is a long ,difficult, gov't process. Cost's a couple of hundred dollars ,and is next to impossible to get.
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014
How soon before Mexico & Obama demand all parties arrested for daring to put Dream Act Student In Prison?
How soon before Mexico & Obama demand all parties arrested for daring to put Dream Act Student In Prison?
TUCSON, Ariz. -- An illegal immigrant from Mexico will spend the next six years in prison for assaulting two Border Patrol agents near the Arizona border last year. Federal prosecutors said a judge sentenced Jaime Martinez-Garcia, 26, in U.S. District Court in Tucson. Jurors convicted Martinez-Garcia in August of two counts of assaulting a federal officer and one count of illegal re-entry after deportation. Investigators said the incident happened just three days after Martinez-Garcia was deported. They said he fought with one agent and hit the other with a big rock. Martinez-Garcia was shot before he hit the second agent with another rock http://www.kpho.com/news/25966144/detail.html Supporters and Mexico have always said rocks are harmless, how soon before the arrests start taking place ?
Immigration - 4 Answers
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He doesn't sound like he would have been a dream act person anyway. If he came here illegally as an adult, then he didn't qualify in the first place. I'm glad he was caught--all violent people should be stopped. Their citizen status shouldn't make a difference.
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Where's the part about the Dream Act student? I'm sorry I'm kinda lost.
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no wouldnt be a dream act beneficiary. dont know why you keep posting these questions. you obviously have the wrong idea of who would benefit from the dream act. let me give you an example. Promising Harvard sophomore, Eric Balderas, faces deportation http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/6099451-promising-harvard-sophomore-eric-balderas-faces-deportation this guy has a full scholarship to harvard, is a molecular biology major, and wants to find a cure for cancer. you can not deny that he would be an asset to this country.
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Should be very soon. Mexicans throw rocks all the time with backing from Mexico rocks are not dangerous and believe the border agents should just turn around and flee, instead of defending themselves
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TUCSON, Ariz. -- An illegal immigrant from Mexico will spend the next six years in prison for assaulting two Border Patrol agents near the Arizona border last year. Federal prosecutors said a judge sentenced Jaime Martinez-Garcia, 26, in U.S. District Court in Tucson. Jurors convicted Martinez-Garcia in August of two counts of assaulting a federal officer and one count of illegal re-entry after deportation. Investigators said the incident happened just three days after Martinez-Garcia was deported. They said he fought with one agent and hit the other with a big rock. Martinez-Garcia was shot before he hit the second agent with another rock http://www.kpho.com/news/25966144/detail.html Supporters and Mexico have always said rocks are harmless, how soon before the arrests start taking place ?
Immigration - 4 Answers
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He doesn't sound like he would have been a dream act person anyway. If he came here illegally as an adult, then he didn't qualify in the first place. I'm glad he was caught--all violent people should be stopped. Their citizen status shouldn't make a difference.
2 :
Where's the part about the Dream Act student? I'm sorry I'm kinda lost.
3 :
no wouldnt be a dream act beneficiary. dont know why you keep posting these questions. you obviously have the wrong idea of who would benefit from the dream act. let me give you an example. Promising Harvard sophomore, Eric Balderas, faces deportation http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/6099451-promising-harvard-sophomore-eric-balderas-faces-deportation this guy has a full scholarship to harvard, is a molecular biology major, and wants to find a cure for cancer. you can not deny that he would be an asset to this country.
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Should be very soon. Mexicans throw rocks all the time with backing from Mexico rocks are not dangerous and believe the border agents should just turn around and flee, instead of defending themselves
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Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Am I considered an international student?
Am I considered an international student?
I'm very confused about this college thing and all. I was born in mexico, but I'm legal here in the US (resident). Am I considered an international student if I study here in the US? Thanks
Higher Education (University +) - 5 Answers
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If you are a U.S. citizen than you are not an international student.
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If you're a resident in the United States than you're not an International student.
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Being an international student means where your residency lies, it has nothing to do with where you were born. If you are a US resident then you are not an international student! If you are a perm resident and hold a perm res card/green card, then that makes you a permanent resident (in the middle) - you just need to provide that info to the school but you are legal to go to school in the US. Good luck!
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There are different kinds of residency. In lieu of USA citizenship, you must have permanent immigrant status (ie "green card"). There are other forms of residency/work visas available to Mexican citizens — eg TN or TD — which are NOT equivalent to permanent residency status.
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Permanent Residents are considered like citizens.
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I'm very confused about this college thing and all. I was born in mexico, but I'm legal here in the US (resident). Am I considered an international student if I study here in the US? Thanks
Higher Education (University +) - 5 Answers
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If you are a U.S. citizen than you are not an international student.
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If you're a resident in the United States than you're not an International student.
3 :
Being an international student means where your residency lies, it has nothing to do with where you were born. If you are a US resident then you are not an international student! If you are a perm resident and hold a perm res card/green card, then that makes you a permanent resident (in the middle) - you just need to provide that info to the school but you are legal to go to school in the US. Good luck!
4 :
There are different kinds of residency. In lieu of USA citizenship, you must have permanent immigrant status (ie "green card"). There are other forms of residency/work visas available to Mexican citizens — eg TN or TD — which are NOT equivalent to permanent residency status.
5 :
Permanent Residents are considered like citizens.
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