We have done it

slainte39 wrote:

lapurafelicidad wrote:So there were no one year renewable visas issued to foreigners back then?

I told you all that I know about what they did...hopefully someone will step up and fill in the blanks for you.

Hopefully.

You seem to be a bit cranky. Few Mexicans I know share that trait.

You need to get out more.

lapurafelicidad wrote:I'm not really sure what your last post means but if you find my questions annoying then simply don't respond.

By "acta de nacimiento" I assume you mean a Mexican birth certificate which would mean you are a Mexican citizen so the immigration issues didn't apply in your case. So why ARE you responding?

Sorry to have hijacked your thread...it's been a slow Sunday.
My parting advice...proceed with your process to become permanent and don't worry about what will happen. Precedents don't always forcast the future.
So why am I responding?...You don't have to commit a crime in order to lawyer
Cranky?.......yes, a few Mexicans I know share that trait.
Have a good day! Hopefully, I will too

David wrote:You need to get out more.

Thank you.

Anyone wanting or needing information on immigration laws in Mexico in order to make their life decisions should pay for a consult with an attorney specializing in immigration law and not depend on the memories, conjectures, delusions or hallucinations of people on this web board. Just sayin´.

OR depend on the memories, conjectures, delusions or hallucinations of attorneys with questionable educations or qualifications! Remember the mantra: cheapest is always best.

There is always that, Cheena.  

Lady Otter Latté wrote:Anyone wanting or needing information on immigration laws in Mexico in order to make their life decisions should pay for a consult with an attorney specializing in immigration law and not depend on the memories, conjectures, delusions or hallucinations of people on this web board. Just sayin´.

My decision will certainly not depend on the memories, conjectures, delusions or hallucinations of people on this web board. Or any other board for that matter. But  people's stories can be helpful for the insight they bring. Knowing now that the law has changed at least twice in the past 30 years (David pointed out the recently abolished FM2 and FM3 didn't exist 20 years ago, slainte explaining how foreign residents in this area bought new visas twice a year, as an example) gives me a better idea of possible changes in the future. Though from what I have gathered it appears that the Mexican government has made it much easier for foreigners to permanently reside here with the latest changes to their laws. So unless the aforementioned posters are delusional or hallucinating, what they have said here has actually eased whatever misgivings the claim that the government might later pull the rug out from under permanent residents had produced.

"So unless the aforementioned posters are delusional or hallucinating, what they have said here has actually eased whatever misgivings the claim that the government might later pull the rug out from under permanent residents had produced."

That was my point. How do you know they are not?

Lady Otter Latté wrote:"So unless the aforementioned posters are delusional or hallucinating, what they have said here has actually eased whatever misgivings the claim that the government might later pull the rug out from under permanent residents had produced."

That was my point. How do you know they are not?

Assumption on my part. Are they? Don't be coy.

How would I know? These are anonymous posters. That is why you have to be careful. For all you know they could be people who are saying things to give you a false sense of security so you will make a mistake. Then again, they could be wonderful people who wish you the best and just want to help you live a long and comfortable life in Mexico. Yeah. That´s what it is. I´m sure. Well, pretty sure. Some of them do drink a lot, you know.

Lady Otter Latté wrote:How would I know? These are anonymous posters. That is why you have to be careful. For all you know they could be people who are saying things to give you a false sense of security so you will make a mistake. Then again, they could be wonderful people who wish you the best and just want to help you live a long and comfortable life in Mexico. Yeah. That´s what it is. I´m sure. Well, pretty sure. Some of them do drink a lot, you know.

Undoubtedly there are people on internet message boards that are purposely malicious. Some might post false information they honestly believe to be true. Some others make egregious attempts to impress with wit or intelligence they don't possess.  Lots of different internet personalities. Whether they drink a lot or not would be very hard to discern based solely on their internet persona. Do you drink a lot?

BTW have you lived long in the area? Would you care to share your experience with immigration issues?

Oh yes. In fact, I am drunk most of the time. How else would I be able to carry on conversations with people like you? You don´t think I would bother if I was sober, do you?
So, how about you? Do you drink a lot--or you just naturally the way you are?

lapurafelicidad wrote: Though from what I have gathered it appears that the Mexican government has made it much easier for foreigners to permanently reside here with the latest changes to their laws.

IMO...in spades.  In my lifetime, it has went from nearly impossible or very difficult (legally, permanently), to doable.

I agree, slainte. I recently applied for permanente. It was far simpler than the first time I applied for an FM3. Now, if they would just simplify the process for nationalizing a car I would be a happy camper.  

Lady Otter Latté wrote:I agree, slainte. I recently applied for permanente. It was far simpler than the first time I applied for an FM3. Now, if they would just simplify the process for nationalizing a car I would be a happy camper.  

Now I'm going to be egregiously witty. 

Get a car with a Mexican "acta de nacimiento"    

Lady Otter Latté wrote:Oh yes. In fact, I am drunk most of the time. How else would I be able to carry on conversations with people like you? You don´t think I would bother if I was sober, do you?
So, how about you? Do you drink a lot--or you just naturally the way you are?

"Wine drunk at the proper time and with temperance
is joyful of heart and gladness of soul.

Drinking too much wine is bitterness of soul,
with irritation and occasion for stumbling and falling.

Drunkenness increases the anger of a senseless man to his own hurt.
Reducing his strength and adding to his wounds."

Have a nice day, Lady.

Slainte, where did you reside in Mexico prior to these last 32 years at Lake Chapala? Are you a descendant of the Saint Patrick Battalion?

Just when I think lapura can not be any more pompous, self-righteous and totally lacking in humor, he proves me wrong.  

"Get a car with a Mexican "acta de nacimiento."" slainte

Yes, right. Sell my car for less than it is worth. Then spend more money to buy a used car that may or may not be as good as the car I already have. Sounds like a plan.

Lady Otter Latté wrote:Just when I think lapura can not be any more pompous, self-righteous and totally lacking in humor, he proves me wrong.   

Why are you so bitter? You have been at the least flippant if not pure nasty in most all of your responses to any of my posts. You made no attempt at answering any of my questions, the only thing you have offered is sarcasm. What motivates people like you to behave in such a manner is a mystery. I'll no longer be responding to any of your bullshit. You can wallow in it by yourself.

Thank you.

"I'll no longer be responding to any of your bullshit." viajero at 12:40 p.m.

"You've already stated that you're drunk most of the time,maybe public transportation would be a better option." viajero at 1:06 p.m.

Boy, that respite did not last long.  

Lady Otter Latté wrote:"Get a car with a Mexican "acta de nacimiento."" slainte

Yes, right. Sell my car for less than it is worth. Then spend more money to buy a used car that may or may not be as good as the car I already have. Sounds like a plan.

You've already stated that you're drunk most of the time,maybe public transportation would be a better option.

Lady Otter Latté wrote:"I'll no longer be responding to any of your bullshit." viajero at 12:40 p.m.
 

Actually that quote is from "lapurafelicedad".Echete otra ,mensa.

Viajero: my abject apologies! Of course it was lapuramadoodle or whatever he is calling himself in this incarnation. Sorry.