The Mexican Migration Law establishes a series of obligations for foreigners who reside in the country, including notifying any changes in their stay condition to the National Institute of Migration (INM). This requirement is established in Article 63 of the aforementioned law, which states that “Foreigners shall have the obligation to inform the Institute of any changes in their marital status, change of nationality to one other than the one they entered with, domicile or place of work within ninety days after such change occurs“.
This legal provision seeks to ensure that migration authorities have control over the situation of foreigners in Mexican territory. In this way, fraudulent migration practices can be avoided, such as the use of false documents or obtaining stays for reasons other than those permitted by law.
It is important to note that notification of changes in stay condition must be made within ninety days after such change occurs. This deadline is important because it allows migration authorities to have updated information on the situation of each foreigner and to take measures if necessary.
Among the changes that must be notified to the INM are changed in marital status, obtaining a nationality different from the one entered with, changes of domicile, and changes in the workplace. These changes may have implications for a foreigner’s stay condition in Mexico, so it is important that migration authorities are aware of them.
It is important that foreigners who reside in Mexico know about this obligation and comply with it in a timely manner. Failure to do so could result in problems with their migration status, such as cancellation of their stay or imposition of economic sanctions.
On the other hand, it is necessary to emphasize that the notification obligation applies not only to foreigners who have a legal stay in the country but also to those who are in an irregular situation. In the case of the latter, notification can be a step towards regularizing their migration status, as it allows migration authorities to have better control over their presence in the country.
Notifying these changes in stay condition does not imply the renewal or modification of the stay itself. In case a change in the type of stay is desired, the corresponding procedure must be followed and the required documentation must be submitted.
In conclusion, notifying changes in stay conditions is an obligation that foreigners who reside in Mexico have and is established in the Migration Law. This requirement seeks to guarantee migration control and avoid fraudulent practices. It is important that foreigners comply with this obligation within the established deadline to avoid being fined and to prevent problems with their migration status.
Vega, Guerrero & Asociados, through its Migration Area team, is available to provide advice regarding any doubts that may arise concerning this article.
