Temporary resident with work permission

Employment

Employer-initiated: a Mexican employer registered with INM files the job offer, and the applicant collects the visa at a consulate before travelling.

Who it is for. People with a job offer from an employer registered with the immigration institute.

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Fact

Income required: Not stated
Savings required: Not stated
Investment required: None
Application fee: Not stated
Processing time: 20–60 days
Permission lasts: 12 months
Permanent residence: After 4 years
Citizenship: After 5 years

Remote work not coveredLocal employment allowedFamily can join

Apply through the authority, not through us: www.gob.mx

Sources

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