Immigration Lawyer for Visa Renewal

Rob said,

I could be mistaken, but I believe Migración wants to see you in person, not a lawyer, for any renewal of your visa. I've never even heard of a Mexican immigration lawyer for renewal of a visa. I'm sure there are lawyers who will happily take your money, but I just don't believe there is any "bureaucracy" to be navigated that merits using one. Granted it's been over two decades since I renewed anything, so it's possible something drastic has changed since then.

Your last renewal was about the time of my first experience with migracion.

I remember back then making literally dozens of appearances at the office to get an FM3, sometimes two or more visits in a day. Then doing it all again a year later. I rented a car on each of my autumn trips to Troncones because I knew I would need it for getting to Zihuatanejo so many times.

Over the years, the processes became easier and easier. I would like to take credit, but I know that really it was because the procedure, the office, and the employees all became more efficient and helpful. By the time I got my permanent resident status maybe five years ago, I realized I would actually miss some of my visits there.

I still deliver flowers to the office every year or two, expressing my appreciation for their assistance over the years.