MEXICAN IMMIGRATION TERMS - A BRIEF SUMMARY

In accordance with Mexican Law, foreigners may enter Mexico, either to perform an activity or to live in Mexico as residents, under the following regulations:

1. Non-immigrant: A foreigner who enters the country with authorization from the Ministry of the Interior. The person has plans to live in Mexico temporarily, for no more than five years. The foreigner only enters for a specific period of time.

2. Immigrant: A foreigner who enters the country with authorization from the Ministry of the Interior. The person plans to live in Mexico indefinitely, normally more than five years, and may engage in legal activities.

3. Long-term immigrant: A foreigner who enters the country as an immigrant and has acquired the rights to reside permanently in Mexico.

Contributed by Enrique Arellano of Enrique Arellano Rincón Abogados, S.C.
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