Mexican Immigration

Immigration Forum and Directory

Connect with others, including experts!

Immigration Forum

The Immigration Forum is a great place to ask questions, share experiences, get help or just talk to others in similar situations.

You can also access immigration experts for counseling on your personal situation.

Immigration Attorneys

A comprehensive database of Immigration Attorneys for various countries.

Immigration into Mexico

Immigration resources, process, information and forms for different types of immigration into Mexico.

Immigration into Mexico

Information and resources for immigrating into Mexico.

Tourist Immigration

Information on visiting Mexico.

Business Immigration to Mexico

Information on entering Mexico as a Business Visitor.

Family Immigration into Mexico

Rules and Guidelines for Family Immigration (marriage and family).

General (Expatriate/Retirement) Immigration into Mexico

Rules and Information concerning General/Expatriate/Retirement Immigration, including the necessary Visas.

Country Specific Immigration Details

Information regarding requirements regarding passports, visitation, time limits, and other requirements for various countries.

Embassy and Consulate Contact Information

Embassy and Consulate contact information in various states and countries.

Immigration from Mexico to the United States

Resources including information, process, forms, and requirements for different types of immigration from Mexico to the United States.

Immigration from Mexico

Information regarding the process of immigrating from Mexico to another country.

Immigration into the United States

Information on immigrating into the United States.

Family Immigration into the United States

Information information and forms for immigrating into the U.S.

Business Immigration into the United States

Process, information, forms, and visa information for Business Immigration into the U.S.

Student Immigration into the United States

Process, information, forms, and visa information for Student Immigration into the U.S.

Non-Immigrant Visas

Process for Visitor Immigration

Important USA Contacts

Important contact details and information for Immigration from Mexico to the United States.

Immigrating into other countries

Information, process, resources and forms for immigration into other countries.

Immigration to Canada

Details, information and procedures for immigration into Canada.

Immigration to the United Kingdom

Details, information and procedures for immigration into United Kingdom.

Immigration to Germany

Details, information and procedures for immigration into Germany.

Immigration to France

Details, information and procedures for immigration into France.

Immigration to Italy

Details, information and procedures for immigration into Italy.

Immigration to Spain

Details, information and procedures for immigration into Spain.

Mexico Insight

Three Kings Day | Immigracion.com.mx - Soporte

In Mexico, Christmas (Navidad) is a religious observance which begins with the Posadas, nine days before Christmas Eve, which is the holy night, or Noche Buena. The Posadas are meant to honor the nine days that Joseph and Mary spent looking for lodging.

U.S. Leaves China for Mexico | Immigracion.com.mx - Soporte

MEXICO CITY (CNNExpansion.com) -- Mexico did not have an extreme economic makeover, but the global recession was enough to defeat China as the number one place for American assembly-for-export factories, or maquiladoras.

It's Time for the Posadas | Immigracion.com.mx - Soporte

These Posadas are an enactment of looking for lodging of St. Joseph and Virgin Mary, called The Pilgrims going to Bethlehem for the Census according to the Scriptures. In Spanish we called them: "Los Peregrinos, San José y la Virgen María". Each family in a neighborhood, will schedule a night for the Posada to be held at their home, starting on the 16th of December and finishing on the 24th on Noche Buena.

Tourist Police might be created in Northern Mexico | Immigracion.com.mx - Soporte

SAN DIEGO (AP) - Municipal authorities in the Mexican state of Baja California discussed the creation of a bilingual police that meets American tourists traveling to Mexico.

Mexicans Still Want to Immigrate to the US | Immigracion.com.mx - Soporte

In spite of high unemployment in the United States and strict border enforcement, one-third of Mexicans say they would move to this country if they could, and more than half of those would move even if they did not have legal immigration documents, according to a survey published Wednesday by the Pew Research Center.

Obama Urged to Cancel Immigration Program

More than 500 labor organizations, immigrant advocates and civil rights, among others, have sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to cancel the national program that provides immigration authority to local and state agencies, announced Thursday organizers. The letter dated and delivered on Tuesday asked the president to cancel the program known as 287 (click link title to read full article)

PEMEX to Build New 9.1 Billion Refinery

Mexican national oil company (Pemex) announced it would build a new refinery in the central state of Hidalgo, investing 9.1 billion dollars in the project. The new refinery will have a production of 300,000 barrels per day. (click link title to read full article)

New Travel Requirements

As of June 1, 2009 all U.S. and Canadian citizens who do not use a passport to enter the United States traveling from Mexico, Canada, Bermuda and the Caribbean will need to have the following requirements.

* A passport - Passports are valid for all international travel or a
* US Passport Card

This means that U.S. and Canadian citizens crossing the border from Mexico to the USA will be obliged to present one of the new forms of acceptable ID at the border.

Entry requirements for visitors arriving in Mexico (click link title to read full article)

Obama's Future Visit to Mexico

U.S. President Barack Obama and Mexico President Felipe Calderón will meet to address the politically challenging issues of immigration, trade and drug trafficking. Both leaders are under pressure to regain control due to the escalating problems in the border. They will also be talking about the U.S. Congress' decision to cancel a Mexican trucking program, which prompted a trade war (click link title to read full article)

Immigration Reform is Going to be Hard Because of the Economic Crisis

Joe Biden, Vice-President of the United States, who is in Costa Rica, to meet with Central American leaders says that "due to the economic slump and soaring unemployment it is not a good idea to push immigration reform" About 12 million illegal immigrants live in the US, and it was the plan of President Obama to (click link title to read full article)

News, Information and Updates

Articles containing country information, news, and updates. Please click the link title to read full articles.

Anzaldúa International Bridge Inauguration | Immigracion.com.mx - Soporte

On Monday January 11, 2010 a ceremony was held commemorating the opening of the Anzaldúa International Bridge. This bridge connects the city of Mission Texas with the western edge of the city of Reynosa Tamaulipas on the Mexican side. The Anzaldúa bridge inauguration is the first new land port of entry in a 10 year lapse as the last one was inaugurated in the year 2000 between Laredo and Nuevo Laredo.

Obama keeps naming Hispanics for top posts | Immigracion.com.mx - Soporte

MIAMI - AP - President Barack Obama is on track to name more Hispanics to top posts than any of his predecessors, drawing appointees from a wide range of the nation's Latino communities, including Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Dominicans and Colombians.

Congress Needs to Act on Immigration Reform | Immigracion.com.mx - Soporte

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano testified at an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee to provide an update on her agency's achievements including border and interior enforcement and the need for thorough reforms to our immigration system. The following is a statement by Ali Noorani, Executive Director of the National Immigration Forum. The Forum is a non-partisan, non-profit pro-immigrant advocacy organization in Washington and a member of the Reform Immigration for America campaign.

Will Obama keep the Hispanic Support? | Immigracion.com.mx - Soporte

AUSTIN, Texas, USA (AP) - Barack Obama has erased the gains made by his predecessor George W. Bush among Hispanics since the election industry consequently the agent has a high approval rating and the White House is determined to maintain it.

Immigration Services are Getting Ready | Immigracion.com.mx - Soporte

Manhattan - The Immigration Service (USCIS) is preparing to meet the demand that generate immigration reform yesterday said Alejandro Mayorkas, Director of USCIS, in a roundtable with media.

Government Considers Rise of Immigration Fees

The federal government is considering raising fees on applications for immigration-related services to help offset a shortage in revenue. Alejandro Mayorkas, director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, told reporters Wednesday in Los Angeles the agency is considering cutting costs, raising fees or reorienting revenue in the next two years to alleviate the (click link title to read full article)

September - A month to party in Mexico

This month, Mexicans gather to celebrate their independence with the Grito de Dolores, in the Zocalo of Mexico City. Meanwhile, in Guadalajara Mariachi Festival begins. No time of year is September to feel better than Mexico in the skin. Visiting Mexico is living in a world where the Aztec heritage is everywhere: in the culture of the country and in the architectural remains of their towns (click link title to read full article)

Obama setting the priorities on immigration

According to the L.A. Times as Congress moves slowly on immigration reform, President Obama is making numerous policy changes in enforcement and other areas that are designed to shift priorities and boost confidence in the administration as it lays the groundwork for possible legislation. Most of the changes are being driven by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and (click link title to read full article)

Immigration Reform not Likely this Year

President Obama and his top aide conceded Thursday they lack the political muscle to pass immigration reform this year on an already overcrowded legislative agenda. Obama and his chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, have dialed back their desire to pass immigration reform quickly, acknowledging political roadblocks that await on Capitol Hill. (click link title to read full article)

Congress may push India's IT firms to Mexico

Computerworld - WASHINGTON -- As Indian firms fight the threat of H-1B restrictions, IT services companies might not leave their fate to politics. In an effort to reduce their need for visas, they may look to increase their presence south of the border. (click link title to read full article)