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Immigration regularization: what to do if your FMM or immigration status has expired

Si tu FMM o documento migratorio venció, la Ley de Migración te da derecho a regularizarte ante el INM sin ser deportado… 28 July, 2026Read more → Immigration Lawyer

The mistakes that cause the INM to deny your residency (and how to avoid them)

El INM no niega la residencia "porque sí": las causas están tasadas en el artículo 43 de la Ley de Migración. Te… 28 July, 2026Read more → Immigration Lawyer

Financial solvency requirements for residency in Mexico: income and balances required

Cuánto dinero debes demostrar para la residencia temporal o permanente en México: los montos de solvencia en días de UMA (Lineamientos 2025),… 28 July, 2026Read more → Immigration Lawyer

How to process your residence visa at a Mexican consulate step by step

La visa de residencia se solicita en un consulado de México en el extranjero y luego se canjea por la tarjeta de… 27 July, 2026Read more → Immigration Lawyer

Temporary vs. permanent residency in Mexico: differences, which one suits you best, and how to switch from one to the other

La residencia temporal dura hasta cuatro años y se renueva; la permanente es indefinida. Te explicamos, con la Ley de Migración en… 27 July, 2026Read more → Real Estate Lawyer

Rental security deposit: when it should be returned and what can be deducted

La ley no fija 30 ni 60 días: el saldo a favor del inquilino se devuelve de inmediato al terminar el arrendamiento.… 27 July, 2026Read more → Real Estate Lawyer

How Much Does Closing on a Home in Quintana Roo Actually Cost (and How Long)?

Coastal closing costs run roughly 5-8% and 30-90 days. Here is every line item, from the ISAI tax to the fideicomiso, with… 18 July, 2026Read more → Real Estate Lawyer

Buying beachfront in Mexico: what the ZOFEMAT federal zone means for you

You can buy a beachfront home in Mexico as a foreigner, but you can never own the beach or the 20-meter federal… 18 July, 2026Read more → Real Estate Lawyer

How to Get Out of a Mexican Timeshare: What the Law and Profeco Allow

Signed a timeshare on vacation and want out? Mexican law gives you a five-business-day cancellation right and a full refund under NOM-029-SE-2021,… 18 July, 2026Read more → Real Estate Lawyer

Power of Attorney to Buy Property in Mexico Without Traveling

You don't have to set foot in Mexico to buy a home there. Under a power of attorney, a trusted representative can… 17 July, 2026Read more → Real Estate Lawyer

Notary vs. Lawyer When Buying Property in Mexico: What Each One Actually Does

In Mexico a "notary" is not a clerk who stamps your signature: it is a state-appointed attorney who validates and registers your… 17 July, 2026Read more → Real Estate Lawyer

The Role of the Notary in Mexico (It Is Not a US Notary)

In Mexico, the Notario is a state-appointed attorney invested with public faith, not a signature-stamping US notary. Here is exactly what a… 17 July, 2026Read more →