Mexico - Apply for Family Bond Regularization

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Family Bond Regularization, the applicant has to approach the Instituto Nacional de Migración – link
2. The applicant has to visit the office with the request letter.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. And may ask some questions about the situation of the applicant.
11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number or through email.
12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a notification through email.
13. If the application is approved, the applicant will need to return to the INM office to pick up his/her new documents.
14. This entire process can be completed within 7- 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Passbook copy
• Visa copy
• Request letter
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Instituto Nacional de Migración
Avenida Homero 1832 Los Morales Polanco, Mayor's Office Miguel Hidalgo CP 11510, Mexico City
Telephone: (55) 5387 2400
Citizen Service: 800 00 46264
Contact link – link
Embassy and Consulates – link

Eligibility

• To be eligible for Family Bond Regularization, the foreign national must be able to prove their family relationship with the Mexican national or legal resident in Mexico.
• The Mexican national or legal resident must also provide a letter of support and undertake to support the foreign national during their stay in Mexico.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 7 - 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Surname
• Address
• ZIP code
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Email
• Parents name
• Nationality
• Education details
• Mailing address
• Other details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• Family Bond Regularization in Mexico is a process that allows foreign nationals who are in the country illegally to regularize their immigration status if they have a family member who is a Mexican national or has legal immigration status in Mexico.
• The purpose of this process is to reunite families and allow foreign nationals to legally reside in Mexico.

Information which might help

• It is important to note that Family Bond Regularization is only available to certain categories of foreign nationals and may not be available to those who have committed certain crimes or who are considered a risk to national security. It is recommended that individuals consult with an immigration lawyer or the INM for more information on eligibility and the application process.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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