Mexico

[mc1234]

Whats with all these visa offices closing? If they close down mexico city I think I will rip my hair out with all the stress CIC is causing me, lol.

[robrod]

Like the letter says, it's not a denial, Mom...
If I were him, I would go get another one ASAP, keep a copy and send it in via FedEx or DHL. If he lives in Mexico City, then make sure to drop by at the Embassy to make sure they got it.
Just my opinion.

[Bcmom72]

You guys are all amazing support!!!! have a great weekend all!!!

[OhCanadiana]

Whats with all these visa offices closing? If they close down mexico city I think I will rip my hair out with all the stress CIC is causing me, lol.

It's unlikely to be closed since they have been transferring files from other visa offices to Mexico City.  Then again, I wouldn't have expected that they shut Buffalo either since it was touted as one of the most efficient visa offices just last year at some Parliament hearings.    So...

[Alesinha]

It's unlikely to be closed since they have been transferring files from other visa offices to Mexico City.  Then again, I wouldn't have expected that they shut Buffalo either since it was touted as one of the most efficient visa offices just last year at some Parliament hearings.    So...

Sorry I think I got lost, what about the visa offices closing??

[canadiangirl78]

It was just announced that the buffalo office is closing. There's a thread or two about it on the main page.

[wansunika]

Hi everyboby,

Information for new applicants

It seems that they are changing the rules about Police Certificates.

Operational Bulletin 422 - May 25, 2012
Requesting Police Certificates from Mexico
Summary

This Operational Bulletin provides instructions to officers on new procedures for requesting police certificates from applicants who have lived in Mexico for six consecutive months or longer since reaching the age of 18.
Background

Currently, applicants are required to provide a Federal certificate from the Procuraduría General de la República (PGR), as well state-issued police certificate(s) from each state in which they have resided for at least 6 consecutive months since turning 18 years of age. However, state certificates have become increasingly difficult for applicants to obtain, and very few of which have actually indicated any positive criminality results.
Instructions

Effective immediately, individual state-issued police certificates should no longer be requested.

Offices that process permanent and temporary residence applications from applicants who have lived for six consecutive months or longer in Mexico since reaching the age of 18 are now required to request both the Procuraduría General de la República (PGR) and Secretaría de Seguridad Pública (SPP) certificates. The SPP certificate is easier for applicants to obtain, and also includes a search for law infractions from state databases.

Instructions on obtaining a police certificates from Mexican police authorities has been updated on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada's (CIC) website.



 

[mc1234]

Hi everyboby,

Information for new applicants

It seems that they are changing the rules about Police Certificates.

Operational Bulletin 422 - May 25, 2012
Requesting Police Certificates from Mexico
Summary

This Operational Bulletin provides instructions to officers on new procedures for requesting police certificates from applicants who have lived in Mexico for six consecutive months or longer since reaching the age of 18.
Background

Currently, applicants are required to provide a Federal certificate from the Procuraduría General de la República (PGR), as well state-issued police certificate(s) from each state in which they have resided for at least 6 consecutive months since turning 18 years of age. However, state certificates have become increasingly difficult for applicants to obtain, and very few of which have actually indicated any positive criminality results.
Instructions

Effective immediately, individual state-issued police certificates should no longer be requested.

Offices that process permanent and temporary residence applications from applicants who have lived for six consecutive months or longer in Mexico since reaching the age of 18 are now required to request both the Procuraduría General de la República (PGR) and Secretaría de Seguridad Pública (SPP) certificates. The SPP certificate is easier for applicants to obtain, and also includes a search for law infractions from state databases.

Instructions on obtaining a police certificates from Mexican police authorities has been updated on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada's (CIC) website.



 

Interesting, thanks for the post. I wonder what this means for those of us who have already submitted the application.

[mc1234]

Just did some more research.. according to here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/security/police-cert/north-america/mexico.asp

Do I need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence?
Yes, but not with your initial application.

The visa office where you submit your application will contact you when they need this information.

So I guess the original state police check in the application will be disregarded.. The new police check that is needed,  the Certificate from Secretaría de Seguridad Pública (SSP) can only be done obtained in Mexico City.

Sigh.

[wansunika]

Just did some more research.. according to here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/security/police-cert/north-america/mexico.asp

Do I need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence?
Yes, but not with your initial application.

The visa office where you submit your application will contact you when they need this information.

So I guess the original state police check in the application will be disregarded.. The new police check that is needed,  the Certificate from Secretaría de Seguridad Pública (SSP) can only be done obtained in Mexico City.

Sigh.

Yeah... Unfortunately it seems that it can only be obtained in Mexico city. I'm not sure it will be easier for all to get it. Well, we'll see what CIC will request to the new applicants.

[Nessa]

what? this seems more complicated than just getting the state certificates!  Those are really easy to get!

[mc1234]

what? this seems more complicated than just getting the state certificates!  Those are really easy to get!

Well I am over it now because I have accepted the fact that we have to go to Mexico City and rather than dwell on it I rather make the best of it, its just a pain because the state check really was not easy for us to get at all.. we had to wait in 4 different lines each 1-2 hours long and then wait in a few more (which were hours took several hours as well) to pick it up, all for nothing! It sucks, but what can you do, lol.

[mc1234]

So according to the site: http://www.pgjdf.gob.mx/temas/1-4-1/index.php?tema=Antecedentes+Penales&idw3_contenidos=9

¿Cómo obtener una constancia de Antecedentes no Penales?
Respuesta: La constancia de antecedentes no penales se tramita en la Secretaría de Seguridad Pública Federal ubicada en Xola 324, Colonia Del Valle, Delegación Benito Juárez. Ahí le darán la atención de lunes a viernes de 14:00 a 19:00 horas. Los documentos que deberá presentar son: copia de su acta de nacimiento, comprobante de domicilio vigente y credencial de elector. El trámite es gratuito y si usted no puede asistir, podrá tramitarla un familiar directo, llevando una carta poder firmada por el interesado. El documento se entregará el mismo día.

So its not that bad, pretty much the same thing as a PGR. A family member can go for you with a Carta Poder, and its even less requirements than the PGR. You can get it the same day that you request it and its free, so overall its a new pain, but not the worst thing that could happen either.

[mc1234]

So now my new question is.. Once you get AOR, they tell you they are going to be requesting the police check right? If so, instead of waiting for the letter to arrive, can we then go to the embassy of Mexico in Canada, request the PGR and then fly out to Mexico city to get them sent in, or am I missing something?

OhCanadiana, I need your help on this one

[edgarsitow]

Oh boy, I'm supposed to go to the PGR to pick up my document tomorrow. They had already requested the State police certificated so I have it with me already. Do you guys recommend that I go to the SSP as well and get that document? I really don't want them to send me another letter in two months asking for this document. So should I hand in all 3 of them and explain in a letter what's up?