Thank you Paul! I followed your instructions to the letter and found what I need to make an appointment to apply for a Temporary Residency Visa at the Mexican Embassy in Dallas. Thanks for number to MiConsulado as well. Your videos are most informative. Thank you for getting straight to the point. Keep the pertinent info coming.
@@qroo Hi Paul and thank you for all the great information you provide. Also, your Spanish lessons are awesome as well. Could you provide an answer to the following?: (When) I receive my TR approval from the consulate here in the US, but the INM appointment for part 2 is several months down the road. However, I have to travel in and out of Mexico for work (pilot). What happens to my TR visa? Is it affected? Cancelled? Run afoul with INM? Sorry, I know this is likely a super unique situation. I would appreciate your advise. Thanks. Z
One thing I just learned from a southern CA consulate re: permanent residency visa requirements. By phone they let me know that even if I'm showing proof of solvency with savings/investments statements, I still also need to show that I am retired by showing social security benefit letters. Hope this helps!
THANKYOU so much for this video!! I’ve been searching hard for two weeks and getting no info. anywhere. I finally did a UA-cam search for how to contact a Mexican consolate in the USA and your video was 2nd on the list. Your video is extremely helpful!! Thank you again!! God bless you! 🙏
Good information to know for expats thinking about making the move to MX. Your site is the best for such info. 2nd to none. We're near Houston. Thanks again. Everyday, watching this or that news, we keep thinking about this.
Anyone thinking about applying for temporary residency should seriously consider applying now if they qualify, whether or not they plan on moving to Mexico soon. If most consulates still continue using MW (Daily minimum wage) the increase in Jan. 2023, given this years inflation, will be huge. Last year the MW increased 22% with 5.69% inflation in Mexico. The MW in 2016 was $73.04 mxn and with an average exchange rate of 18.69 mxn to 1 usd and it only took $1172 usd to qualify. In 2023, even if the MW is only increased 16% (likely higher) from 2022, it will take over $3000 usd to qualify.
You have to wonder why a lower-cost country like Mexico requires a higher monthly income than the average pensions of higher-cost countries like Canada and the US!
@@carolalex12345 For the most part, the financial solvency requirements are on auto-pilot. If the MW (Daily minimum wage in Mexico City) increases, the $ amount required to qualify also increases because most of the consulates use the standard formula.
Paul, I have been attemting to get an appoinment at San Bernardino for a full month now. Different peeople tell you different info about Temp Residency. All of the rqirements are easy but an appointment is not! Some say you must go in person, others say you can get an appointment via phone. Some require zip codes to go any further. Any suggestions? I live in So. Cal.
in December 2022, the consulate in Toronto Canada minimum is $4,000 CDN per Month over the past 6 months for Temporary Residency or a balance of $56,000 CDN over the last 12 months
Tips: Mexicans are more formal when dealing with government, so dress accordingly to show respect. Many, but not all, consulates require your names on financial documents to match exactly your passport. This includes the signature on your passport.
Great video, thank you! Please consider doing a video about the letter of intent some consulates require, and how to deal with providing an address in Mexico.
There’s a page on the Mexico Relocation Guide that lists various cities’ consulates, and the financial requirements for each. Strangely, although McAllen has the lowest rate for monthly income ($1700), it has one of the highest for savings/investments ($43,217) only one dollar less than Denver ($43,218)! I can’t post a link, as UA-cam won’t allow links in comments, but you can possibly find the list by going to Mexico Relocation Guide’s home page going from there.
The standard formula for savings is 5000x the MW (daily minimum wage) of $172.87 mxn. $43,217 usd x 20 (ballpark exchange rate) = $864,340 mxn. 864,340 / 172.87 = 5,000 (rounded) days of MW required.
@@WiseOwl-1 Yes, I know that - but that's not the point I was making. What I'm saying is that McAllen's monthly income rate is an anomaly. Paul's video gave examples of three of the lowest rates for monthly income, of which McAllen was the lowest. However, in the link I read, from the Mexico Relocation Guide, there's a discrepancy. McAllen doesn't work out as the lowest rate if you go by savings or investments. It's no different to Denver, or Las Vegas, or Saint Paul, and is actually MORE than the rate for Houston, Austin, San Diego, Los Angeles, Detroit, New Orleans and Portland. So, bottom line - McAllen is the lowest if you're using your income as your criteria, NOT your savings. I don't know why there's a discrepancy, but that's what's on the page I read. I wish I could post the link, but UA-cam doesn't allow links in comments.
@@carolalex12345 Contact the consulate (by email) and ask of the consulates that I've looked at have old information. For McAllen, they seem to be using 200 x MW for monthly net income and the standard 5000 x MW for savings and investments. If I had to guess, I'd say that the requirements for savings/investments use the standard formula because those are often (in the case of 401k or equities investments) "gross" before tax amounts as opposed to the "net" after tax monthly income requirements.
Hi Paul, just thought I would give a little info as to what happened to me using Raleigh. I live in Jupiter Fl and based on their web site I elected to use theirs since I had family up there, so I figured I would take a long weekend and visit at the same time. I'm retired military and my net pay is north of 2700, and according to the site temp residency was 1650 and permanent was 2700. I decided to try to get permanent, but the technician processing my took my pay stubs and bank statements which were in order, she went to the back room and returned telling me I didn't make enough for permanent; it turns out she broke out a calculator and used 127 peso time 300/500 and an exchange rate of 19 peso's. Long story short I did get the temp sticker, but not the permanent I hoped for. I guess the moral to the story is be ready for anything, even when they confirm to you in an email the site is current.
Is that New Mexico amount current? I am getting ready to get my visa. I am in Arizona and was going to fly to McAllen because my Social security is under 2k . Albuquerque would be so much closer. I am disabled so I need to do this as seamless as possible. Savings are limited. I need to save where I can. Thank you so much!
Great video. May I ask how you found the $1300 number for the Albuquerque location? Nothing is on that particular site that shows the $$$ requirements.
**Anyone here had to deal with the BS mentioned below? Please comment to let others know.** : OK I have watched all of Paul's videos, I am canadian and have looked through all the mexican consulates available here plus the ones in USA just to get a feel of how bad they are..... Here there is only 3 I could go to (two which are too far from where I live, so it leaves me with one in Montreal where the reviews leaves little hope to receive any help at all, not even a simple appointment.....) And while I read countless bad reviews from people that got treated like utter s**t by the so-called employees ''working'' there, I kept fuming inside, wondering WHY the F the canadian/USA government won't (or can't) close these down!? There are SO MANY complaints, yet these consulate remain open for years and years, taking our money and ruining the view people have about mexico/mexicans..... Can nothing be done? It is utterly, truly upsetting to see so many people go through this, over and over. Can't we trust anyone at all? It's like the mexican bureaucratic BS and all the lies moved to USA/Canada. USA/Canadian citizens AND foreigners are abandoned to these corrupted consulates.... I just want to go there myself and punch these employees in the face, they are getting paid well I assume and yet they don't do anything except warm seats and laugh in your face, never answer phone calls/emails and hung up on you. People try for months, every day: to get an appointment. Meanwhile their IDs expire, they waste money and time off work etc. This angers me so much. (I very much love your brain Paul because it mirrors my own, and I will truly need to learn to not be so bothered by lack of justice if I want to go live in mexico: because like you say, its chaotic ''laws'' are a massive pain. Their lack of logic is infuriating. WHY complicate things so much. Even dealing with spouse sponsorship here was child's play compared to what I'll face from mex.....) -A woman who will have to learn to chill if she wants to live in mex.
I just checked the Raleigh NC income reqirement and it is now $2,700 per month income or a balance of $107,000 in a bank account for the last 6 months. This is as of November 5, 2022.
Thanks for the info. It is still $1,650 on their site in Spanish: Original y copia de los documentos que demuestren que cuenta con empleo o pensión con ingresos mensuales libres de gravámenes mayores al equivalente de * $1, 650 USD/mes durante los últimos seis meses.
Q, why don't you have a business helping expatriates for a fee ? Yes, for a fee. The fee dictates on the needs and the amount of help an expatriate need.
Hi Paul and thank you for all the great information you provide. Also, your Spanish lessons are awesome as well. Could you provide an answer to the following?: (When) I receive my TR approval from the consulate here in the US, but the INM appointment for part 2 is several months down the road. However, I have to travel in and out of Mexico for work (pilot). What happens to my TR visa? Is it affected? Cancelled? Run afoul with INM? Sorry, I know this is likely a super unique situation. I would appreciate your advise. Thanks. Z
That is a very unique situation. For the average person, once you enter Mexico with a TR visa, you have to start part two. As a pilot, if have to pass through immigration at some point, then it could be a problem. If not because you are coming in and immediately heading back out, it should be fine.
@@qroo Thank you Paul for the quick response. Yes, that’s what I thought. We do spend short nights there in hotels and have to go through INM. I was hoping that they don’t have to check "canje" and effectively start the clock, not to mention "trapping" me in MX. Thankfully, economic solvency is not an issue, so I will try to consulate shop for walk-in Part-1 opportunity and just suck it up and find a place in Mexico where they do walk-in, same day Part-2. On a two week vacation now, so might as well spend it on airplanes and in line at an office. :) Muchas gracias. Muy amable. Te debo una chela.
FYI I contacted the McAllen Consulate about "Permanent Visa". The amounts on website are out of date. I was sent an email with the amount of $4,327. month for past 6 months. Savings is $172,870. for past 12 months. Hope that helps.
Sounds like McAllen is the same "mirage discount" as Raleigh - NOT a lower requirement than anyone else, just a lazy web master. I suspect that may be the case for the others too. Very surprised Paul made a video taking these web sites at face value.
Does anyone know if Phoenix will accept an application from California? I fall $146 short in California (monthly TR) but have room to spare by Phoenix requirements. Also, has anyone had experience with Alimony as a form of income in addition to Social Security?
When I applied for residency at my local Consulate (Oxnard, CA) they required the applicant to be a resident of that County thereby limiting "Consulate shopping" applicants.
Paul, I did a search but did not find the topic which is; as a dual citizen starting his retirement in Mexico what do I need to cross with a Mexican plated car into Texas (for a week or two) and then what do I need to cross back into Mexico. We are purchasing a car because we have our Rough Collie retiring with us in Mexico and well because of his size he cannot fly, so he needs a chariot . Can you point us in the right the direction so we can do the research. Thank you very much.
Thanks. My wife and I have been wintering in Sonora for last couple years and lease a place there year round. Temporary residency is on the radar. Retired LE myself and your stance and hand positioning says someone has done a lot of DT training, muscle memory:)
Can you think of any reason why I shouldn't get a temp or perm residency in Mexico if I want one from an European country as well? Looking at Portugal and Malta right now.
Good Info love the videos - Tucson @ $3000 for applicant. Found on Phoenix site another document for spouse (didn't see on Tucson or some other sites) stating spouse monthly minimum is $844. If in Phoenix would this be $2550 primary + $844 spouse = $3394 total Monthly + bank account reserves (site in Phoenix did not state spouse requirements). Could this be another "per consulate" requirement not applied by others?
@@qroo What I meant is to leave Mexico. say 3 consecutive months or more in a given year to go vacation in other countries and come back after and continue residency. Is there really a need to renew? Thanks for taking the time to reply!
Hi Paul, thanks for this info. I wrote Raleigh consulate and received the response today regarding the income requirement for RT: 300 days of minimum wage in the Federal district in the last 6 months. I calculated 8.52 x300 = $2,550. Am I missing something? Thanks 😊
Hi Audrey. It comes down to how they calculate the figure. Rules and laws in Mexico often cite the minimum wage but another number can be used called the UMA. The listed requirements on the Raleigh site show the figure shown in the video (Spanish version). Check out this video for more on MW and UMA: ua-cam.com/video/zEvPvrDUwxQ/v-deo.html
This is what it says "original y copia de los documentos que demuestren que cuenta con empleo o pensión con ingresos mensuales libres de gravámenes mayores al equivalente de * $1, 650 USD/mes durante los últimos seis meses." : consulmex.sre.gob.mx/raleigh/index.php/visas?layout=edit&id=331
You are correct. Raleigh applies the same solvency requirement as anyone else; they just haven't updated their web site in years. The also seem to be worse than most in verbal info; quoted me $2,064.60 in very late December while setting up an appointment for me in January (the Mexican minimum wage, and with it the solvency requirements, increased significantly from 2021 to 2022). Another piece of bad info you'll get from Raleigh is when they approve your app, they'll tell you the visa card is good for 4 years. Of course it's only good for 1. One GOOD thing about Raleigh: they'll review your application and financial statements, tell you if you qualify or not, and only then have you pay the fee. Good luck!
@@audreyegan THIS. It's a big problem. I don't care what a webpage or document says. The website doesn't process and approve my visa application. The deputy consul does. So I'm going to confirm with the consulate and go with the latest number they provide. And I want that in writing (email) in case you get someone who thinks it's different.
Hi Paul, great video- love the channel and comments too. I checked out Mcallen and found that I met the requirements posted on their web site for "Permanent visa". It seems like everyone focuses on Temporary Visa, so not much discussion on permanent anywhere on web. Maybe an old website? I'M 65 retired on ssa and small pension. I wondering if it's worth it to fly across the states to try for the Permanent Visa. website says approx. $103,000. savings and or or 2,500. monthly income.
They're not too bad there. For temporary: "Original and copy of pay stubs or documents proving that the applicant has received a salary or pension with an average monthly balance of at least $2010.00 US Dollars during the previous 6 months to the date of the application. In addition, It is needed to present a verification letter."
As i live on the u.s./cdn frontier, the mex consulates in canada are far closer to me (60 miles/100km) than any in the usa. Can I use a canadian consulate?
Could you do a vid next time you're in playa del carmen on how to deal with heat exhaustion when walking down quinta avenida? Or perhaps mexico in general / what to do / say. I was there for a couple hours today and felt like I was about to have a heat stroke... at some point literally just trying to find random buildings with AC to wander into for a moment to try to cool down... Was thinking to myself... wow... I could see how someone could end up getting ill from this... I really wonder what people do about it if they get faint etc from the heat. I've been in cancun for almost 2 years now but the tourist strip in PDC is more or less a long walk rather than bussing around like in the resort section / zone in cancun... Something I haven't put much thought into until now
When vacationing in Playa del Carmen, our daughter had a heat stroke. The doctor at our resort came to our room & stayed with us to treat her. Since then, we have made sure to carry water bottles with us everywhere we go. Stay hydrated!
Hi Paul, I came to Mexico during Covid 7 months ago from Bali. I couldn’t get a Mexican visa unless I went to Jakarta first. Problem was I couldn’t get back to Bali without a 2 week isolation stay in Jakarta. I hired a visa agent last month, here in Mexico. He said he could renew my visa without me leaving Mexico. He took me to Campeche to renew.. I received a temporary paper saying the paperwork was being done. I paid the agent, in full. I never got the visa. The agent won’t return my calls. Any suggestions as to the next step? I’m 81 years old and it is difficult for me to travel at this time. To say that I’m frustrated and angry is putting it mildly. Thanks for any advise you may have for me.
I am suspicious because there is not supposed to be a way to extend the tourist visa within Mexico. One option can be to apply for temporary residency as part of a type of amnesty program. Perhaps that is what the "visa agent" is doing for you. If he or she was, you would have signed several documents. Since the agent set up everything for you, there is no way for you to check online yourself. You would have to go to an INM office and have them check the status of your case.
No, it does not count toward your investment total; however, another way to qualify for temporary residency is by owning real estate in Mexico valued at a certain amount. That amount also varies by consulate. The Houston Consulate sets the value at $258,950 or higher.
There are no financial requirements at all to make that transition. Just keep your nose clean for four years and you can apply to transition to permanent.
This from the nyc consulate: Economic Solvency: Original and photocopy of last twelve months of your bank account statements or investment account showing an average monthly balance of $ 181,968.00 US Dollars; and/or Original and photocopy Yearly Social Security Statement proving a monthly income from pension of $ 4,549 US Dollars during the past six months. 4549$ from ss or pension or both? Is is me or is it not clear?
@@WiseOwl-1 i realise that. My point is that it is a lot of monthly i come compared to pr for other consulates, and that the phrasing of the requirement is a bit ambiguous,
Hello Paul, as always, great video with lots of info + a little humor. That said, I just tried following along with your instructions on how to check the requirements of income through the Mexican Consulate for Kansas city, but sadly, i didn't get very far. My web page doesn't look like yours. No 'Visas' link right there at the beginning. Ok used the the search option for Visas. Great but everything there seems to be for current Mexican citizens. I'll keep at it here, you keep up the good work! Thanks for all you do
I just checked their site. They have a visa section but it only deals with tourist visas. It is probably one of the least helpful and informative consulate sites that I have seen.
@@qroo Thank you for checking, i feel better knowing it's not just me not being able to accomplish the task. Question, i am married to a mexican, my wife is from Mexico city, does that change what i need to do, as far as obtaining temporary residency? She has dual citizenship. Thanks again.
Yes, the requirements will be different for you then. I haven't done a video on that track to residency yet but I plan to. This document explains those requirements: consulmex.sre.gob.mx/sandiego/images/visas/ingles/b_5e_Temporary_Resident_Visa_-_Family_Reunification.pdf
Yes, you can go to Mexican consulates in countries other than your own. One additional requirement is that you will have to show that you are lawfully in that country. Another thing to consider is that consulates provide services in Spanish and the recognized dominant language of the country they are located in. If you go to a Latin American location, there may or may not be someone who can process your application in English.
@@scottward1002 Looks like they deleted my reply, go online and get the paperwork needed. Then email for am appointment, make sure your paperwork is in order bank statements etc. It took us about 3 hrs at the consulate.
Hi, thank you for doing these videos. They are so helpful. I am a retired from federal government and receiving a law enforcement pension, which includes a social security supplement (SSI?), as one tier of my pension. Are you aware if the SSI is impacted if moving to Mexico?
Definitely not consistent . I will go to Albuquerque so much cheaper . The requirements for 3 prior are very high. Thank you for sharing . Without your information and videos , no one would check other consulates
Thanks Paul, very informative video. Btw, I heard that you don't necessarily have to begin the Mexican residency process in Mexico and that it is possible to start the process in Mexico. An Italian couple I met said they started the process at the Mexican Consulate in Nueva Vallarta, Mexico. Can you possibly verify this?
Paul, can you do a video, even a very short one, on whether Canadians can or cannot apply through a consulate in the US? It's not entirely clear from their individual websites whether we can or can't. Thanks.
Some consulates only process applications from people who reside in a certain geographic area; however, you should be able to go to a Mexican Consulate in the U.S. as a Canadian citizen. On several of their sites, the only reference to non-U.S. citizens applying is that they would be also be required to show that they are lawfully in the U.S. at the time of applying.
@@qroo Thanks! I was prompted to ask my question, having looked at the Raleigh page, as it was one of the 'cheaper' ones you mentioned. For non-US citizens, it states: "If not a US citizen, a Green Card (officially known as a Permanent Resident Card) or other proof of legal residence (e.g. parole, extension of permit, etc.)". It seems to require actual residence in the US, which would disqualify most Canadians, so I was wondering if that was common to all consulates. I'll do more research, but thanks, anyway.
Just today from the Las Vegas Consulate: Thank you for contacting the Consulate of Mexico in Las Vegas. Please find attached a Pdf with the updated and proper information for you to review. Please make sure to answer this email with a date and time that works best for you to book an appointment from Monday through Friday. Availability from December 13th onward. Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Attach name/s and phone number. All the requirements are explained in the Pdf, please make sure to bring everything printed out, divided, and clean. We require all financial statements to be stamped by your financial institution; if that is not possible, they must be notarized. (If your bank statements are not associated with a US bank, meaning they are from a foreign bank; you must have them translated and apostilled. The photograph must be attached to the visa application. The bank statements must be divided monthly and the account number must be visible. If your name changed; provide a copy of the birth certificate. For the family unit option please provide an original marriage certificate for spouse/equivalent; for minors, an original birth certificate. The amount that must be covered by each applicant applying under the family unit option is $864.35 USD. For proof of retirement, we require an official document that states that the person is officially retired; for example, The Benefit Verification letter is sometimes called a "budget letter," a "benefits letter," a "proof of income letter," or a "proof of award letter," serves as proof of your retirement, disability, and, Supplemental Security Income (SSI, or Medicare benefits. For proof of legal status for non-US citizens; provide the immigration stamp on your passport; a valid 1-94 form, or a valid document proving your legal stay or entry into the United States. IMPORTANT- During the consular interview, the authority will analyze the information and documents provided by the applicant and, in appropriate cases, upon payment of applicable fees, IF APPROVED, will issue the visa within the following 10 business days from the day on which the interview was held. If you have to cancel the appointment, please notify us via email within a week in advance (it does not apply for emergency cancellations).
@@qroo FYI, more info: Denver consulate will only take applicants from CO, MT and WY. Just received that news today. Salt Lake City, Phoenix and Vegas are booked until mid December. They will make appointments via email only. I live in Southern Utah, close to Vegas, but I believe they will take me. Much closer than SLC. Houston is booked until the beginning of November. HIU uses the online / telephonic appointment system.
Beware of bargains, especially while shopping online. Low numbers could mean a consulate really applies lower solvency requirements, or it could just mean that no one has bothered to update their web site in years. In Raleigh's case, the latter. Conversely, Houston and San Diego may not be higher than anyone else, just better about keeping their web site up to date. I went to the Raleigh consulate without an appointment on 12/29/21, because their poorly maintained site said you needed none (and in fact, couldn't get one) for residency visas. They set up an appointment for 1/30/22, and told me to come back with proof of either monthly savings / investments of 5,000 x MXN $141.70 = MXN $708,500 --> USD $34,409.907 or monthly net take home pay of 300 x MXN $141.70 = MXN $42,510 ---> USD $2,064.594 (which I had), plus bank statements for the same period to show I actually received my monthly net income (which it never would have occurred to me to bring). Both the $34,491 monthly savings and $2,064.59 net income figures were based on Mexico's minimum wage in 2021, so it was technically correct advice the day it was given to me but not for the day they were setting me up to come back. I qualify under either so I honestly don't know whether they applied 2021 or 2022 minimum wage in my case, but I'm quite sure they did NOT apply the 2019 (?) standard that would have landed at $1,650. One nice thing about Raleigh, though: they wouldn't take my application fee until after they had reviewed and approved it. consulmex.sre.gob.mx/raleigh/index.php/servicios-para-extranjeros/visas?layout=edit&id=332
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Thank you for this!
We were very well served at the consulate in Yuma, AZ, while the consulate in San Bernardino, CA, gave us the runaround.
Thank you Paul! I followed your instructions to the letter and found what I need to make an appointment to apply for a Temporary Residency Visa at the Mexican Embassy in Dallas. Thanks for number to MiConsulado as well.
Your videos are most informative. Thank you for getting straight to the point. Keep the pertinent info coming.
I'm glad to hear that you found the info useful. Good luck in Dallas. :)
@@qroo Hi Paul and thank you for all the great information you provide. Also, your Spanish lessons are awesome as well. Could you provide an answer to the following?: (When) I receive my TR approval from the consulate here in the US, but the INM appointment for part 2 is several months down the road. However, I have to travel in and out of Mexico for work (pilot). What happens to my TR visa? Is it affected? Cancelled? Run afoul with INM? Sorry, I know this is likely a super unique situation. I would appreciate your advise. Thanks. Z
One thing I just learned from a southern CA consulate re: permanent residency visa requirements. By phone they let me know that even if I'm showing proof of solvency with savings/investments statements, I still also need to show that I am retired by showing social security benefit letters. Hope this helps!
THANKYOU so much for this video!! I’ve been searching hard for two weeks and getting no info. anywhere. I finally did a UA-cam search for how to contact a Mexican consolate in the USA and your video was 2nd on the list. Your video is extremely helpful!! Thank you again!! God bless you! 🙏
Good information to know for expats thinking about making the move to MX. Your site is the best for such info. 2nd to none. We're near Houston. Thanks again. Everyday, watching this or that news, we keep thinking about this.
We used Raleigh two years ago. Wonderful people!
I hope to visit the Raleigh Consulate later this year!
Such great information.
Thank you!
Anyone thinking about applying for temporary residency should seriously consider applying now if they qualify, whether or not they plan on moving to Mexico soon. If most consulates still continue using MW (Daily minimum wage) the increase in Jan. 2023, given this years inflation, will be huge. Last year the MW increased 22% with 5.69% inflation in Mexico. The MW in 2016 was $73.04 mxn and with an average exchange rate of 18.69 mxn to 1 usd and it only took $1172 usd to qualify. In 2023, even if the MW is only increased 16% (likely higher) from 2022, it will take over $3000 usd to qualify.
You have to wonder why a lower-cost country like Mexico requires a higher monthly income than the average pensions of higher-cost countries like Canada and the US!
@@carolalex12345 For the most part, the financial solvency requirements are on auto-pilot. If the MW (Daily minimum wage in Mexico City) increases, the $ amount required to qualify also increases because most of the consulates use the standard formula.
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Happy to help. Good luck!
At Eagle Pass, I had a very helpful security guard who made sure I was taken care. The consulate official was a very nice lady, also.
Great and timely info Paul. Thank you so much.
I'm glad to hear that you found it useful. Take care.
Can you be denied and apply some other place and be approved?
Paul, I have been attemting to get an appoinment at San Bernardino for a full month now. Different peeople tell you different info about Temp Residency. All of the rqirements are easy but an appointment is not! Some say you must go in person, others say you can get an appointment via phone. Some require zip codes to go any further. Any suggestions? I live in So. Cal.
Thanks Paul. I'd love you to also cover which consulates will give permanent residency to people who meet solvency requirements but are NOT retired.
in December 2022, the consulate in Toronto Canada minimum is $4,000 CDN per Month over the past 6 months for Temporary Residency or a balance of $56,000 CDN over the last 12 months
That's ridiculous!
Tips: Mexicans are more formal when dealing with government, so dress accordingly to show respect.
Many, but not all, consulates require your names on financial documents to match exactly your passport. This includes the signature on your passport.
Good general information - but the numbers have increased dramatically in 2024...it's head-spinningly high now..
Great info as always
I appreciate that.
Great video, thank you! Please consider doing a video about the letter of intent some consulates require, and how to deal with providing an address in Mexico.
Great suggestion!
There’s a page on the Mexico Relocation Guide that lists various cities’ consulates, and the financial requirements for each. Strangely, although McAllen has the lowest rate for monthly income ($1700), it has one of the highest for savings/investments ($43,217) only one dollar less than Denver ($43,218)!
I can’t post a link, as UA-cam won’t allow links in comments, but you can possibly find the list by going to Mexico Relocation Guide’s home page going from there.
The standard formula for savings is 5000x the MW (daily minimum wage) of $172.87 mxn. $43,217 usd x 20 (ballpark exchange rate) = $864,340 mxn. 864,340 / 172.87 = 5,000 (rounded) days of MW required.
@@WiseOwl-1 Yes, I know that - but that's not the point I was making. What I'm saying is that McAllen's monthly income rate is an anomaly. Paul's video gave examples of three of the lowest rates for monthly income, of which McAllen was the lowest. However, in the link I read, from the Mexico Relocation Guide, there's a discrepancy. McAllen doesn't work out as the lowest rate if you go by savings or investments. It's no different to Denver, or Las Vegas, or Saint Paul, and is actually MORE than the rate for Houston, Austin, San Diego, Los Angeles, Detroit, New Orleans and Portland.
So, bottom line - McAllen is the lowest if you're using your income as your criteria, NOT your savings. I don't know why there's a discrepancy, but that's what's on the page I read.
I wish I could post the link, but UA-cam doesn't allow links in comments.
@@carolalex12345 Contact the consulate (by email) and ask of the consulates that I've looked at have old information. For McAllen, they seem to be using 200 x MW for monthly net income and the standard 5000 x MW for savings and investments. If I had to guess, I'd say that the requirements for savings/investments use the standard formula because those are often (in the case of 401k or equities investments) "gross" before tax amounts as opposed to the "net" after tax monthly income requirements.
Great video as always!!
Not necessarily. ;)
My wife's mom was born in Mexico. Do you think this would help us?
Yes, your wife could get her citizenship through her mother and then you could get residency through her inside Mexico.
Hi Paul, just thought I would give a little info as to what happened to me using Raleigh. I live in Jupiter Fl and based on their web site I elected to use theirs since I had family up there, so I figured I would take a long weekend and visit at the same time. I'm retired military and my net pay is north of 2700, and according to the site temp residency was 1650 and permanent was 2700. I decided to try to get permanent, but the technician processing my took my pay stubs and bank statements which were in order, she went to the back room and returned telling me I didn't make enough for permanent; it turns out she broke out a calculator and used 127 peso time 300/500 and an exchange rate of 19 peso's. Long story short I did get the temp sticker, but not the permanent I hoped for. I guess the moral to the story is be ready for anything, even when they confirm to you in an email the site is current.
Is that New Mexico amount current? I am getting ready to get my visa. I am in Arizona and was going to fly to McAllen because my Social security is under 2k . Albuquerque would be so much closer. I am disabled so I need to do this as seamless as possible. Savings are limited. I need to save where I can. Thank you so much!
Yes, the New Mexico numbers were current as of the date of the video. One of our Patreon members had just received his visa there.
What is the total cost of temp resident status in Mexico, US consulate and in Mexico.?
Great video. May I ask how you found the $1300 number for the Albuquerque location? Nothing is on that particular site that shows the $$$ requirements.
It’s never been that cheap
**Anyone here had to deal with the BS mentioned below?
Please comment to let others know.** :
OK I have watched all of Paul's videos, I am canadian and have looked through all the mexican consulates available here plus the ones in USA just to get a feel of how bad they are.....
Here there is only 3 I could go to (two which are too far from where I live, so it leaves me with one in Montreal where the reviews leaves little hope to receive any help at all, not even a simple appointment.....)
And while I read countless bad reviews from people that got treated like utter s**t by the so-called employees ''working'' there, I kept fuming inside, wondering WHY the F the canadian/USA government won't (or can't) close these down!?
There are SO MANY complaints, yet these consulate remain open for years and years, taking our money and ruining the view people have about mexico/mexicans.....
Can nothing be done? It is utterly, truly upsetting to see so many people go through this, over and over.
Can't we trust anyone at all?
It's like the mexican bureaucratic BS and all the lies moved to USA/Canada.
USA/Canadian citizens AND foreigners are abandoned to these corrupted consulates....
I just want to go there myself and punch these employees in the face, they are getting paid well I assume and yet they don't do anything except warm seats and laugh in your face, never answer phone calls/emails and hung up on you.
People try for months, every day: to get an appointment. Meanwhile their IDs expire, they waste money and time off work etc.
This angers me so much. (I very much love your brain Paul because it mirrors my own, and I will truly need to learn to not be so bothered by lack of justice if I want to go live in mexico: because like you say, its chaotic ''laws'' are a massive pain. Their lack of logic is infuriating. WHY complicate things so much. Even dealing with spouse sponsorship here was child's play compared to what I'll face from mex.....)
-A woman who will have to learn to chill if she wants to live in mex.
I just checked the Raleigh NC income reqirement and it is now $2,700 per month income or a balance of $107,000 in a bank account for the last 6 months. This is as of November 5, 2022.
Thanks for the info. It is still $1,650 on their site in Spanish:
Original y copia de los documentos que demuestren que cuenta con empleo o pensión con ingresos mensuales libres de gravámenes mayores al equivalente de * $1, 650 USD/mes durante los últimos seis meses.
Q, why don't you have a business helping expatriates for a fee ? Yes, for a fee. The fee dictates on the needs and the amount of help an expatriate need.
Hi Paul and thank you for all the great information you provide. Also, your Spanish lessons are awesome as well. Could you provide an answer to the following?: (When) I receive my TR approval from the consulate here in the US, but the INM appointment for part 2 is several months down the road. However, I have to travel in and out of Mexico for work (pilot). What happens to my TR visa? Is it affected? Cancelled? Run afoul with INM? Sorry, I know this is likely a super unique situation. I would appreciate your advise. Thanks. Z
That is a very unique situation. For the average person, once you enter Mexico with a TR visa, you have to start part two. As a pilot, if have to pass through immigration at some point, then it could be a problem. If not because you are coming in and immediately heading back out, it should be fine.
@@qroo Thank you Paul for the quick response. Yes, that’s what I thought. We do spend short nights there in hotels and have to go through INM. I was hoping that they don’t have to check "canje" and effectively start the clock, not to mention "trapping" me in MX. Thankfully, economic solvency is not an issue, so I will try to consulate shop for walk-in Part-1 opportunity and just suck it up and find a place in Mexico where they do walk-in, same day Part-2. On a two week vacation now, so might as well spend it on airplanes and in line at an office. :)
Muchas gracias. Muy amable. Te debo una chela.
FYI I contacted the McAllen Consulate about "Permanent Visa". The amounts on website are out of date. I was sent an email with the amount of $4,327. month for past 6 months. Savings is $172,870. for past 12 months. Hope that helps.
Sounds like McAllen is the same "mirage discount" as Raleigh - NOT a lower requirement than anyone else, just a lazy web master. I suspect that may be the case for the others too. Very surprised Paul made a video taking these web sites at face value.
Does anyone know if Phoenix will accept an application from California? I fall $146 short in California (monthly TR) but have room to spare by Phoenix requirements. Also, has anyone had experience with Alimony as a form of income in addition to Social Security?
Yes you can go to any. I know a company who can help you with residency if you need help.
When I applied for residency at my local Consulate (Oxnard, CA) they required the applicant to be a resident of that County thereby limiting "Consulate shopping" applicants.
Thanks for sharing that info.
Sure like to keep people hopping... and hoping 🥴🤔😉
Paul, I did a search but did not find the topic which is; as a dual citizen starting his retirement in Mexico what do I need to cross with a Mexican plated car into Texas (for a week or two) and then what do I need to cross back into Mexico. We are purchasing a car because we have our Rough Collie retiring with us in Mexico and well because of his size he cannot fly, so he needs a chariot . Can you point us in the right the direction so we can do the research. Thank you very much.
Curious about when you renew temporary residency in Mexico. Are you showing solvency as in the first application?
No, only the first time.
Thanks. My wife and I have been wintering in Sonora for last couple years and lease a place there year round. Temporary residency is on the radar. Retired LE myself and your stance and hand positioning says someone has done a lot of DT training, muscle memory:)
Can you think of any reason why I shouldn't get a temp or perm residency in Mexico if I want one from an European country as well? Looking at Portugal and Malta right now.
Good Info love the videos - Tucson @ $3000 for applicant. Found on Phoenix site another document for spouse (didn't see on Tucson or some other sites) stating spouse monthly minimum is $844. If in Phoenix would this be $2550 primary + $844 spouse = $3394 total Monthly + bank account reserves (site in Phoenix did not state spouse requirements). Could this be another "per consulate" requirement not applied by others?
Most consulate sites fail to mention financial requirements for the spouses or dependents, but they will all have a certain amount established.
Did you use the Orlando consulate, and if so how are they to deal with? I'm in Bartow, so it would be convenient for me as well.
We did use the Orlando Consulate. They were nice but that was over seven years ago.
When you acquire your "temporary residency permit", are you required to stay in Mexico for a period of time in a year?
No, you are not; however, you need to return to Mexico to renew.
@@qroo What I meant is to leave Mexico. say 3 consecutive months or more in a given year
to go vacation in other countries and come back after and continue residency. Is there really a need to renew? Thanks for taking the time to reply!
Another important factor is service times as many of the consulates are backed up for appointments and some of them aren't returning emails.
I have a question Q Roo Paul, when you buy a property in Mexico can you ask for proof of ownership of that person selling his property ?
Yes, let the games begin. 🏃🏻😆 I know the consulate near me in Dallas, TX is only $2145.89
That's not too bad.
Hi Paul, thanks for this info. I wrote Raleigh consulate and received the response today regarding the income requirement for RT: 300 days of minimum wage in the Federal district in the last 6 months. I calculated 8.52 x300 = $2,550. Am I missing something? Thanks 😊
Hi Audrey. It comes down to how they calculate the figure. Rules and laws in Mexico often cite the minimum wage but another number can be used called the UMA. The listed requirements on the Raleigh site show the figure shown in the video (Spanish version). Check out this video for more on MW and UMA:
ua-cam.com/video/zEvPvrDUwxQ/v-deo.html
This is what it says "original y copia de los documentos que demuestren que cuenta con empleo o pensión con ingresos mensuales libres de gravámenes mayores al equivalente de * $1, 650 USD/mes durante los últimos seis meses." : consulmex.sre.gob.mx/raleigh/index.php/visas?layout=edit&id=331
@@qroo Yeah it looks like they updated their requirements, similar to the other embassies but didn't update the website. 😞
You are correct. Raleigh applies the same solvency requirement as anyone else; they just haven't updated their web site in years. The also seem to be worse than most in verbal info; quoted me $2,064.60 in very late December while setting up an appointment for me in January (the Mexican minimum wage, and with it the solvency requirements, increased significantly from 2021 to 2022).
Another piece of bad info you'll get from Raleigh is when they approve your app, they'll tell you the visa card is good for 4 years. Of course it's only good for 1.
One GOOD thing about Raleigh: they'll review your application and financial statements, tell you if you qualify or not, and only then have you pay the fee.
Good luck!
@@audreyegan THIS. It's a big problem. I don't care what a webpage or document says. The website doesn't process and approve my visa application. The deputy consul does. So I'm going to confirm with the consulate and go with the latest number they provide. And I want that in writing (email) in case you get someone who thinks it's different.
Hi Paul, great video- love the channel and comments too. I checked out Mcallen and found that I met the requirements posted on their web site for "Permanent visa". It seems like everyone focuses on Temporary Visa, so not much discussion on permanent anywhere on web. Maybe an old website? I'M 65 retired on ssa and small pension.
I wondering if it's worth it to fly across the states to try for the Permanent Visa. website says approx. $103,000. savings and or or 2,500. monthly income.
I couldn't find the figures on the McAllen website. Where did you find them?
Sounds complicated but thanks for all the INFO Paul! I live in the San Francisco area. I hope I don't have to be a millionaire. LOL.😂🙏
They're not too bad there. For temporary: "Original and copy of pay stubs or documents proving that the applicant has received a salary or pension with an average monthly balance of at least $2010.00 US Dollars during the previous 6 months to the date of the application. In addition, It is needed to present a verification letter."
As i live on the u.s./cdn frontier, the mex consulates in canada are far closer to me (60 miles/100km) than any in the usa. Can I use a canadian consulate?
I have read it depends on each consulate if they will let Americans go in Canada and Canadians go in the USA.
Awesome video, got my mind working! Wondering if each consulate has differing amounts required for the 12 months in savings route.
Could you do a vid next time you're in playa del carmen on how to deal with heat exhaustion when walking down quinta avenida? Or perhaps mexico in general / what to do / say. I was there for a couple hours today and felt like I was about to have a heat stroke... at some point literally just trying to find random buildings with AC to wander into for a moment to try to cool down... Was thinking to myself... wow... I could see how someone could end up getting ill from this... I really wonder what people do about it if they get faint etc from the heat. I've been in cancun for almost 2 years now but the tourist strip in PDC is more or less a long walk rather than bussing around like in the resort section / zone in cancun... Something I haven't put much thought into until now
When vacationing in Playa del Carmen, our daughter had a heat stroke. The doctor at our resort came to our room & stayed with us to treat her. Since then, we have made sure to carry water bottles with us everywhere we go. Stay hydrated!
Hi Paul, I came to Mexico during Covid 7 months ago from Bali. I couldn’t get a Mexican visa unless I went to Jakarta first. Problem was I couldn’t get back to Bali without a 2 week isolation stay in Jakarta. I hired a visa agent last month, here in Mexico. He said he could renew my visa without me leaving Mexico. He took me to Campeche to renew.. I received a temporary paper saying the paperwork was being done. I paid the agent, in full. I never got the visa. The agent won’t return my calls. Any suggestions as to the next step? I’m 81 years old and it is difficult for me to travel at this time. To say that I’m frustrated and angry is putting it mildly. Thanks for any advise you may have for me.
I am suspicious because there is not supposed to be a way to extend the tourist visa within Mexico. One option can be to apply for temporary residency as part of a type of amnesty program. Perhaps that is what the "visa agent" is doing for you. If he or she was, you would have signed several documents. Since the agent set up everything for you, there is no way for you to check online yourself. You would have to go to an INM office and have them check the status of your case.
@@qroo Thanks for the information. He’s a young guy. He told me he was doing several illegal things. I’m so angry I would like to report him.
So to hear that happened to you.
Does owning a home in Mexico count as part of your investments?
No, it does not count toward your investment total; however, another way to qualify for temporary residency is by owning real estate in Mexico valued at a certain amount. That amount also varies by consulate. The Houston Consulate sets the value at $258,950 or higher.
Any idea what that minimum value is at the consulate in Austin?
Are the consulates in Mexico, to do the second part, different as well?
Inside of Mexico, you will complete the process at immigration. This video covers that: ua-cam.com/video/i_jwYcrWH4Y/v-deo.html
Thank you!
Thanks Paul....what about transitioning from a temporary residency permit to the permanent version in Mexico? Is that process more consistent?
There are no financial requirements at all to make that transition. Just keep your nose clean for four years and you can apply to transition to permanent.
@@qroo Thank you Paul
Top hole Geeves
Thanks, Keith.
I heard there has been changes with the FMM card....have you heard what the changes are?
This from the nyc consulate: Economic Solvency:
Original and photocopy of last twelve months of your bank account statements or investment account showing an average monthly balance of $ 181,968.00 US Dollars; and/or
Original and photocopy Yearly Social Security Statement proving a monthly income from pension of $ 4,549 US Dollars during the past six months. 4549$ from ss or pension or both? Is is me or is it not clear?
That’s for permanent residency. NYC also seems to require that you are retired and receiving SS benefits or a pension.
@@WiseOwl-1 i realise that. My point is that it is a lot of monthly i come compared to pr for other consulates, and that the phrasing of the requirement is a bit ambiguous,
@@sgrant9814 It's standard for PR. SS and pension can be combined. If in doubt contact them.
Hello Paul, as always, great video with lots of info + a little humor. That said, I just tried following along with your instructions on how to check the requirements of income through the Mexican Consulate for Kansas city, but sadly, i didn't get very far. My web page doesn't look like yours. No 'Visas' link right there at the beginning. Ok used the the search option for Visas. Great but everything there seems to be for current Mexican citizens. I'll keep at it here, you keep up the good work! Thanks for all you do
I just checked their site. They have a visa section but it only deals with tourist visas. It is probably one of the least helpful and informative consulate sites that I have seen.
@@qroo Thank you for checking, i feel better knowing it's not just me not being able to accomplish the task.
Question, i am married to a mexican, my wife is from Mexico city, does that change what i need to do, as far as obtaining temporary residency? She has dual citizenship. Thanks again.
Yes, the requirements will be different for you then. I haven't done a video on that track to residency yet but I plan to. This document explains those requirements: consulmex.sre.gob.mx/sandiego/images/visas/ingles/b_5e_Temporary_Resident_Visa_-_Family_Reunification.pdf
That is just awesome, you are the man. Thanks again, a ton of help.
Can this be done in a consulate in a latin American country?
Yes, you can go to Mexican consulates in countries other than your own. One additional requirement is that you will have to show that you are lawfully in that country. Another thing to consider is that consulates provide services in Spanish and the recognized dominant language of the country they are located in. If you go to a Latin American location, there may or may not be someone who can process your application in English.
@@qroo mucho gracias amigo
Tucson AZ $3,000 temp visa and $4,700 for permanent visa (as of last week)
Thanks for sharing that info.
Las Vegas, NV
Temp residency $2,500/mth or $43,700 savings/investment
Thanks for sharing.
Could you please tell me how hard it was to get the appointment with them how did you do a phone call or online thank you????
@@scottward1002 Looks like they deleted my reply, go online and get the paperwork needed. Then email for am appointment, make sure your paperwork is in order bank statements etc. It took us about 3 hrs at the consulate.
Hi, thank you for doing these videos. They are so helpful. I am a retired from federal government and receiving a law enforcement pension, which includes a social security supplement (SSI?), as one tier of my pension. Are you aware if the SSI is impacted if moving to Mexico?
You can receive social security benefits that are the result of work credits while living outside the U.S. but not SSI.
There is some additional information in this video I did on the subject last year: ua-cam.com/video/Mnd8sUPYHt8/v-deo.html
@@qroo thank you for the reference link to your video!
@@qroo Can you point me to where I could begin my research. Your videos are awesome and very appreciated!!
It depends what you want to do. We have a lot of info on our site about a variety of topics.
Definitely not consistent . I will go to Albuquerque so much cheaper .
The requirements for 3 prior are very high.
Thank you for sharing . Without your information and videos , no one would check other consulates
Happy to help. Thanks for watching. :)
I just checked Sacramento, CA. They want a monthly income that is over $4000 a month. Odd how Sacramento is so much higher than San Diego.
@Therese Wheeler
.... I would. It just makes sense to check.....
Thanks Paul, very informative video. Btw, I heard that you don't necessarily have to begin the Mexican residency process in Mexico and that it is possible to start the process in Mexico. An Italian couple I met said they started the process at the Mexican Consulate in Nueva Vallarta, Mexico. Can you possibly verify this?
Thanks for sharing
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Thanks for continue to watch these videos. Take care.
Paul, can you do a video, even a very short one, on whether Canadians can or cannot apply through a consulate in the US? It's not entirely clear from their individual websites whether we can or can't. Thanks.
Some consulates only process applications from people who reside in a certain geographic area; however, you should be able to go to a Mexican Consulate in the U.S. as a Canadian citizen. On several of their sites, the only reference to non-U.S. citizens applying is that they would be also be required to show that they are lawfully in the U.S. at the time of applying.
@@qroo Thanks! I was prompted to ask my question, having looked at the Raleigh page, as it was one of the 'cheaper' ones you mentioned. For non-US citizens, it states: "If not a US citizen, a Green Card (officially known as a Permanent Resident Card) or other proof of legal residence (e.g. parole, extension of permit, etc.)". It seems to require actual residence in the US, which would disqualify most Canadians, so I was wondering if that was common to all consulates. I'll do more research, but thanks, anyway.
Just today from the Las Vegas Consulate:
Thank you for contacting the Consulate of Mexico in Las Vegas.
Please find attached a Pdf with the updated and proper information for you to review.
Please make sure to answer this email with a date and time that works best for you to book an appointment from Monday through Friday. Availability from December 13th onward.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Attach name/s and phone number.
All the requirements are explained in the Pdf, please make sure to bring everything printed out, divided, and clean.
We require all financial statements to be stamped by your financial institution; if that is not possible, they must be notarized. (If your bank statements are not associated with a US bank, meaning they are from a foreign bank; you must have them translated and apostilled.
The photograph must be attached to the visa application.
The bank statements must be divided monthly and the account number must be visible.
If your name changed; provide a copy of the birth certificate.
For the family unit option please provide an original marriage certificate for spouse/equivalent; for minors, an original birth certificate. The amount that must be covered by each applicant applying under the family unit option is $864.35 USD.
For proof of retirement, we require an official document that states that the person is officially retired; for example, The Benefit Verification letter is sometimes called a "budget letter," a "benefits letter," a "proof of income letter," or a "proof of award letter," serves as proof of your retirement, disability, and, Supplemental Security Income (SSI, or Medicare benefits.
For proof of legal status for non-US citizens; provide the immigration stamp on your passport; a valid 1-94 form, or a valid document proving your legal stay or entry into the United States.
IMPORTANT- During the consular interview, the authority will analyze the information and documents provided by the applicant and, in appropriate cases, upon payment of applicable fees, IF APPROVED, will issue the visa within the following 10 business days from the day on which the interview was held.
If you have to cancel the appointment, please notify us via email within a week in advance (it does not apply for emergency cancellations).
Thanks for sharing that info. Good luck!
@@qroo FYI, more info: Denver consulate will only take applicants from CO, MT and WY. Just received that news today. Salt Lake City, Phoenix and Vegas are booked until mid December. They will make appointments via email only. I live in Southern Utah, close to Vegas, but I believe they will take me. Much closer than SLC. Houston is booked until the beginning of November. HIU uses the online / telephonic appointment system.
Beware of bargains, especially while shopping online. Low numbers could mean a consulate really applies lower solvency requirements, or it could just mean that no one has bothered to update their web site in years. In Raleigh's case, the latter. Conversely, Houston and San Diego may not be higher than anyone else, just better about keeping their web site up to date.
I went to the Raleigh consulate without an appointment on 12/29/21, because their poorly maintained site said you needed none (and in fact, couldn't get one) for residency visas. They set up an appointment for 1/30/22, and told me to come back with proof of either monthly savings / investments of 5,000 x MXN $141.70 = MXN $708,500 --> USD $34,409.907 or monthly net take home pay of 300 x MXN $141.70 = MXN $42,510 ---> USD $2,064.594 (which I had), plus bank statements for the same period to show I actually received my monthly net income (which it never would have occurred to me to bring). Both the $34,491 monthly savings and $2,064.59 net income figures were based on Mexico's minimum wage in 2021, so it was technically correct advice the day it was given to me but not for the day they were setting me up to come back. I qualify under either so I honestly don't know whether they applied 2021 or 2022 minimum wage in my case, but I'm quite sure they did NOT apply the 2019 (?) standard that would have landed at $1,650.
One nice thing about Raleigh, though: they wouldn't take my application fee until after they had reviewed and approved it.
consulmex.sre.gob.mx/raleigh/index.php/servicios-para-extranjeros/visas?layout=edit&id=332
houston is 54k for temp visa as of 7/19/20023