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  1. We didn't come close and still wouldn't today. However, anxious to immigrate (soon after Nov. 8, 2016) we had bought a house here in Chapala, sight unseen (I don't recommend this!) from Oregon. When we went to the Tucson consulate (no appointment) on our way south. I was humble and explained in broken Spanglish that it was my deceased Mexican step mother's wish that we live in Mexico and I told them little things like I have two Mexican half brothers (never mind we don't speak!) in Mexico, and an American half brother married and living in Veracruz (never mind we don't speak!). I showed them the info on our house we had sold but not yet closed on, the house we had bought but not closed on here and basically begged to be given temporary residency. Mind you, my SS disability was the only income we could prove because my partner had been selling on ETSY and not much of that $ ever went into the bank. They went through their rule book, asked for another papel or two, and we were compliant, patient, and respectful throughout. They finally told us to come back several hours later and when we returned I went in alone, while my partner waited in the van with our dogs, I said a silent prayer and asked mi madrastra to be with me. When I was called to the window the clerk asked where my partner was, and I replied "in the car waiting" and when she said they needed to get her finger prints and photo also, I burst into tears. They had granted us both temporary resident visas. We have been here 6 years this month and we received our Permanente right on schedule. This has been a beautiful experience and while my partner has not assimilated quite as well as I have, we've been happy here. But as with most beautiful stories this one is coming to a close. We are both veterans and the biggest thing we have been missing here is our VA health care. We're experiencing some health issues that need to be addressed, so we are selling our home and returning to the USA. As always, we are leaving behind friends and acquaintances who have touched our lives and who will remain with us as fond memories. The outstanding kindness of the Mexican people we have touched lives with while living here will be forever the one thing I will hold dearest. The fruit and veg vendor that always takes time to converse with me, so my Spanish improves poco a poco, the lady that sells pan in front of the Chapala mercado who is always busy and makes sure I don't get pushed to the back of the line, the owner of the little tienda where I buy my partner's favorite gum who has it for me when no one else seems to be capable of getting it, the family at Mario's in SAT who all greet us warmly and invite us into the kitchen to share what's cooking. The people walking down the street saying "buen dia" or "feliz año to two extranjeros whose hearts are blessed by this small kindness. Yes, we will miss mi Mexico, linda y querida.
    7 points
  2. Not that it is any of your business but there are a lot of us who have been here a long time. We barely squeezed by the old requirements and system. When they first moved to the new immigration requirements we were grandfathered in if we applied for permanente then. We could never come close to qualifying today. We live comfortably and happily here — and are able to help those not as well off as we are.
    5 points
  3. Any foreigner who says they are too poor to live in Mexico is too poor to be alive. And, have no fear Harry, no one I know will be asking you for your charity. Also, I think you would likely be happier if you focused on your own life and worried less about how other people are living theirs and how much money they have.
    4 points
  4. Hi Stan, I am an "older than you" amateur piano player with a well tuned Knabe grand piano. I too play The American Songbook and my husband plays jazz guitar and we both love latin Jazz. Sounds like a fit to me so can you private message me some more private way of contacting you.
    4 points
  5. I might add, we live on 2- low-end of the scale Social Security payments. We have no rentals, no investments, no nothin' extra and very little savings. Our needs are met, so why not uplift someone else?
    4 points
  6. NOTE: This price reflects a discount for having the emission test in 2022. REFRENDO 2023 REFRENDO ANUAL Y T.C.DE PVC C/COD.SEG.QR, P/AUTOMOV.CAMNES.,CAMTAS.,TRAC. AUTOM. Y REM.SERV.PART. ART.23 FRACC.III INCISO A $734.00 2023 DESCUENTO 10 % REFRENDO ART. 23 FRACC. III ANTEPENULTIMO PARRAFO -$73.00 2023 MONTO PARA LA CRUZ ROJA MEXICANA POR EL PAGO DE REFRENDO ANUAL DE PLACAS VEHICULARES ART. 23 FRACC III BIS ULTIMO PARRAFO $34.00 2023 MONTO PARA EL HOGAR CABAÑAS POR EL PAGO DE REFRENDO ANUAL DE PLACAS VEHICULARES ART. 23 FRACC III BIS ULTIMO PARRAFO $29.00 2023 DESCUENTO 10%, INCENTIVO FISCAL, CONFORME AL TRANSITORIO DECIMO QUINTO, FRACCION I, DE LA LEY DE INGRESOS PARA EL EJERCICIO FISCAL 2023 ART. DECIMO QUINTO TRANS. FRACC. I LIE 2023 -$73.00 $651.00
    3 points
  7. Amount due just appeared on this site: https://pagos.chapala.gob.mx/#about FYI Our house has been valued at 200,000 pesos more than last year which, with discount, resulted in a 262 pesos increase from what we paid in 2022. So, that isn't 88% increase as referenced in many local periodicals. But, we live in a rural area (Brisas de Chapala) and the large increase may not be valid only for urban areas. Who knows....
    3 points
  8. When my maid of several years was out for 2 months after a surgery, I paid her salary plus $100 pesos every week. Her sister, who filled in working for her, said they really appreciated it since it more than paid for all her medicine. Do what you feel is right.
    3 points
  9. To my way of thinking, this is a good thing. My husband and wife workers have been able to educate their children thanks to what they earn mainly from extranjeros and a few well to do tapatíos. None of those educated children aspires to be a maid or a gardener. They all have higher education as a goal, with professional occupations after that. I refuse to pay people barely enough to survive.
    3 points
  10. I'm assuming one will apply this new scale and can then continue to use rollybrook's old calculator for vacation days ( once per year with aguinaldo). Hoping Guad Reporter may publish, but in the meantime, you can see for yourself. Sorry I have to give you the whole article but don't know how to show only part. https://www.informador.mx/mexico/Vacaciones-dignas-A-partir-de-este-primero-de-enero-ya-puedes-solicitar-tus-12-dias-de-vacaciones-20230101-0025.html
    2 points
  11. That really is none of your business.
    2 points
  12. Oh, Chapalence, I'm so sorry to read this. I know how much work you two did to make your house a home and the difference always leaves me in awe when I pass by. It's really frustrating that the US government doesn't do more for its veterans who live out-of-country since the health costs here are so much less (and better IMHO). May you have "fair winds and following seas" on the next step of your journey.
    2 points
  13. I created a user and password but when trying at access account it keeps taking me to the log in page over and over. How do you get to view your account and what is due 2023.
    1 point
  14. When I sign in it is all the way down on the start up page. Looks like this:
    1 point
  15. Those who come to Mexico and have not done their due dilligence should not expect the gingo community to bail them out... There are many other worthwhile charities who will graciously accept your contributions...
    1 point
  16. My pleasure. And by the way, by many of us resident's standards, you're barely old enough to qualify for CPP / OAS 🤣🤣🤣
    1 point
  17. We were told last year at Catastro that any kind of cover over a patio counts as a roof which then makes the measurements of that area part of the size of your actual home measurement. We went through the same thing as you last year. Our difference being we did absolutely nothing to cover a patio or any other type of construction. We hired an attorney to help us and found out that our house was measured incorrectly when we built it 16 years ago. Catastro tried to charge us back taxes for THEIR error. They did not succeed.
    1 point
  18. I agree with you, Harry. Sadly, there are people here who have been duped into believing their Medicare Advantage plans are good here or who see INSABI or IMSS as being similar to Medicaid or a basic insurance plan NOB. Not having hardly any time to research our move, we fall into this category. Hardly a day goes by that I not informing people wanting to move here of the realities of a number of things, yet still they come. We're fortunate the real estate market here is hot and the market NOB is soft, so we can do this. Many others will die here without family or friends, all for a dream of cheaper living.
    1 point
  19. Years ago, our maid started out at 400 pesos for 10 hours (5 hours 2x/week) and now earns 700. Often, she'll stay longer until she feels satisfied the job is done. In return, we give her a snack and lunch. We also give her quite a few paid days off if we have an appointment and it falls on her cleaning day or she has a religious commitment, medical appointment, family obligation, etc. We never question it if she asks for a day off because she doesn't abuse it. We give a raise every January. While I really don't want to clean (ugh, ugh, and ugh!), if this law takes place, I may have to start. It's not because we can't pay, but I really don't want to get into the paperwork jungle that governments so love. JMHO
    1 point
  20. It is really coming down in Brisas. Hope it keeps up. More rain = less cohetes.
    1 point
  21. Did you ask your worker if they want this? Most do not because then they have to pay taxes on all their income.
    1 point
  22. First it rained on Christmas Eve and now its raining on New Years Eve. Tlaloc must be mad again. He's even sending us thunder.
    1 point
  23. Not to argue Rick, but I checked the federal and state civil codes for anything that site doesn't have correctly when helping a friend calculate finiquito and long-overdue ( never paid for 10 years) vacation pay last January. All places it worked out to be the same. Not sure how 2023 new numbers of vacation days (ie stat holidays) may affect vacation pay calculations.
    1 point
  24. How many people needed the clarification?
    1 point
  25. I pay my housekeeper $800 pesos a week; she works two days for four hours each. I'm going to raise her pay by 50 pesos a week as I do every new year. Neither my housekeeper nor my gardener want to be signed up for IMSS and pension.
    1 point
  26. That is low IMO, but I get slammed about this every time it comes up. Our house cleaner has worked for us for about 4-years. We don't pay by the hour per se, rather by the visit. She is generally here 4-hours and we are up to $500/visit. She started out at $300 and we have increased her pay every January. This year, because of inflation, we gave her what would have been her Jan. 2023 increase in July. Every time she receives an increase, she finds additional work to add to "mi trabajo". I wouldn't consider paying her less.
    1 point
  27. I don't really think Mostly cares very much what you think. But, you certainly are entitled to your opinion. I'm sure Mostly would allow you to make up the difference in salary that you think he should pay. Doubt if you care about his maid that much, right?
    0 points
  28. hOW DID YOU MEET THE FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENCY?
    0 points
  29. Try 100 to 120 per hour if you're happy with the service. A good cleaning lady earns more than gardiners/workers these days. SunFan
    0 points
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