Mexico

[OhCanadiana]

Thanks! The letter also says that the purpose is for temporary residency.. is that normal? even though he's applying for PR?

What letter?

(I wouldn't worry too much because a background check is a background check so he should proceed).

ETA: If he has a chance today, have him pay the fees at a bank so he doesn't need to worry about it in Mexico City. And, make sure he takes a recent utility bill (comprobante de domicilio) and birth certificate ... the requirements are at http://www.pgr.gob.mx/Servicios/Constancia/antecedentes%20registrales.asp

 

[TSauretBaxter]

What letter?

(I wouldn't worry too much because a background check is a background check so he should proceed).

The letter you receive from the embassy to get the PGR. That's what I figured.. it would be the same check. It's odd that they put that on the letter though.

 

[OhCanadiana]

The letter you receive from the embassy to get the PGR. That's what I figured.. it would be the same check. It's odd that they put that on the letter though.

Good - less worrisome than a typo on the cover letter to you

BTW, I added a suggestion to my last post.

 

[TSauretBaxter]

What letter?

(I wouldn't worry too much because a background check is a background check so he should proceed).

ETA: If he has a chance today, have him pay the fees at a bank so he doesn't need to worry about it in Mexico City. And, make sure he takes a recent utility bill (comprobante de domicilio) and birth certificate ... the requirements are at http://www.pgr.gob.mx/Servicios/Constancia/antecedentes%20registrales.asp

That's a good idea. I forgot you have to pay things at a bank. He's going for his photos today.

 

[mc1234]

@tbaxter - make sure your hubby calls the embassy to ask what exact size they want (always changing) !! You dont want them to send him back because of photos, lol!

 

[Eduram]

o okay!!

Are you anywhere near mexico city?
if you are, i would suggest you go and get your SSP certificate and send it in, this may cut down the time of your process, also consider sending a prepaid waybill to canadian embassy in mexico city, this may also speed up the process, because to get the other police certificate PGR you need a letter from the embassy, which they usually send to you close to the end but it could take 30 days for you to receive it, but if you send them a prepaid waybill you may get the PGR request letter much faster... just some thoughts, most of us have been doing that recently.

Thanks for the advise LisaP. From what I read the SSP can only be done in Mexico City, am I right? and once the PGR letter arrives that can be done in any state office. Correct? This can be so confusing!!

 

[OhCanadiana]

@ tbaxter - make sure your hubby calls the embassy to ask what exact size they want (always changing) !! You dont want them to send him back because of photos, lol!

My understanding is that he's going in person to the PGR in Mexico City on Monday morning. Hence, the requirement for fotos tamaño filial.

The requirement hasn't changed in years (thank goodness for little things).

 

[Americana In T.O.]

Do you remember when did it change from "In process" to "Decision made"?

Ours changed from "In Process" to Decision Made 2 days after issuing the visa.

 

[OhCanadiana]

From what I read the SSP can only be done in Mexico City, am I right? and once the PGR letter arrives that can be done in any state office. Correct? This can be so confusing!!

Yes - the SSP can only be done in Mexico City by the applicant or a direct family member (parent, sibling, and perhaps blood aunt/uncle that shares both last names with one of the parents). It's very fast to get and you get it same day.

The PGR one you can do in many PGR state offices (they have been rolling it out this year to the various states) once you get the request letter from the Embassy if the applicant is living in Mexico. If the applicant lives abroad, you can get it through the Canadian Embassy in Mexico (but it takes 60-90 days for them to get it from the PGR and process it at the Embassy instead of the 10 days if you do it yourself).

 

[mc1234]

My MIL got the SSP on Wednesday, she said they were very fast and nice! She was impressed.

 

[Eduram]

Yes - the SSP can only be done in Mexico City by the applicant or a direct family member (parent, sibling, and perhaps blood aunt/uncle that shares both last names with one of the parents). It's very fast to get and you get it same day.

The PGR one you can do in many PGR state offices (they have been rolling it out this year to the various states) once you get the request letter from the Embassy if the applicant is living in Mexico. If the applicant lives abroad, you can get it through the Canadian Embassy in Mexico (but it takes 60-90 days for them to get it from the PGR and process it at the Embassy instead of the 10 days if you do it yourself).

Thanks! Looks like I´ll have to plan a trip to Mexico City soon

 

[Chuladaa]

My husband's PGR letter arrived today via regular mail (I have no idea how that happened). He's going to Mex City monday to get the PGR. Question.. the photos he needs, I know someone said need to be the oval ones.. are there any other specifics I should know about the photos?

Thats excellent congrats.. my husband just went for his pgr on thursday.. they told him he has to wait 10 business days so we hope to get it to mexico city by the week of sept 10th at the latest.. its just going to make it there for the 60 day limit.. getting the pgr was a pain for us!

 

[OhCanadiana]

Thanks! Looks like I´ll have to plan a trip to Mexico City soon

You're welcome ... and welcome to the forum

 

[Americana In T.O.]

Well, it's official, hubby landed yesterday!!! We are so happy. Everything went very smoothly. We crossed the border, showed our passports and the immigration agent directed us to go to the immigration building just beyond the border crossing. We went inside and had to take a number. We waited for about 45 minutes to be seen by an immigration officer. The officer was extremely friendly. He asked which items we were bringing into the country, if my hubby had any criminal offences and where he intended to live in Canada. It was as simple as that; not even a slight glitch. It took about 20 minutes to process the paperwork and we were finished! I cannot express how happy and how grateful to the Canadian government that we are. They have allowed us to start our lives anew together in this great country! My hubby feels especially thankful and relieved that he no longer has to live in the shadows. He can work hard to contribute to Canadian society.

 

[OhCanadiana]

My MIL got the SSP on Wednesday, she said they were very fast and nice! She was impressed.

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