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  1. Guide updateTemporary residency guide rebuiltWhat Article 52-VII of the Migration Law allows, five consulates' 2026 figures side by side, a timeline from application to card, costs and worked examples.
  2. Guide updateHousehold goods: what the Customs Law saysTemporary residents import used belongings for the length of their residency (Article 106-IV); permanent residents bring them in tax-free (Article 61-VII).
  3. Guide updateConsulate pages: comparisons and worked examplesEach consulate profile now ranks its requirements against the others, with step-by-step booking and common reasons applications fall short.
  4. Guide updateMoving checklist and residency calculator explainedA full timeline, the deadlines that can't slip, documents to carry, and how the 2026 UMA thresholds are calculated.
  5. Guide updateAll 12 city guides expandedNew sections on life and culture, weather by season, getting around, safety, day trips and who each city suits, plus a sample monthly budget.
  6. Guide updateBuying property: fideicomiso rules from the Foreign Investment LawRestricted-zone trusts for up to 50 years, direct ownership elsewhere, the notary's role, closing steps and red flags.
  7. Guide updateRemote work: the employer letters consulates now ask forSan Diego, Orlando and New York require approval from your employer to work from Mexico; plus visitor limits and tax residency.
  8. Guide updatePermanent residency guide rebuilt from the Migration LawAll seven routes in Article 54, the two-year path for spouses of permanent residents, 2026 costs and the road to citizenship.
  9. Guide updateRetirement guide: Medicare, Social Security and worked examplesMedicare's April 2026 guidance on care abroad, Social Security direct deposit to Mexico, and which residency fits typical retiree incomes.
  10. Guide updateTaxes guide: Mexican tax residency explainedThe Federal Tax Code's residency test, 2026 income tax rates, the home-sale exemption and US filing rules.
  11. Rule changeDogs from the US now need a screwworm inspectionSENASICA's August 4, 2026 rules require a USDA-accredited vet's inspection within 5 days before travel. Cats are exempt.
  12. New guideResidency for spouses and childrenEvery family-unity route, from the San Diego consulate's 2026 sheet: US$1,460 support per family member where required.
  13. New guideMoving to Mexico with kidsSchool access regardless of immigration status, revalidating foreign studies, IMSS for children and the SAM exit form.
  14. Fee updateIMSS family health insurance: 2026 feesEffective March 1, 2026: MX$9,300 to MX$22,150 per person per year, by age.
  15. Fee updateINM residency card fees for 2026One-year temporary card MX$11,141; permanent card MX$13,579; change of status MX$1,847 to apply.
  16. New guideTemporary vehicle import permitsTemporary residents can keep one foreign-plated car for as long as their residency lasts (Customs Law, Article 106).
  17. New guideGetting an RFC as a foreignerSAT's free, in-person registration: documents, appointment and what you leave with.
  18. New guideRenting in Mexico as a foreignerAval or póliza jurídica, deposits, what to inspect before signing, and how to avoid rental scams.
  19. New guideMexico A–Z glossary44 Spanish terms from Mexican paperwork and daily life, each linked to the guide that explains it.
  20. Data updateNew York consulate publishes its 2026 requirementsVisa fee rises to US$56; remote workers now need an employer letter confirming permission to work from abroad.
  21. Data updateOrlando consulate added, flagged as older sheetIts newest published requirements date from 2024 (US$4,393 a month), so current figures are likely higher.
  22. New guideThe canje and renewal guidesExchanging your visa for a card within 30 days, renewing on time, and what the Migration Law says if you're late.
  23. Data updateConsulate thresholds comparedOfficial 2026 sheets show temporary-residency income requirements from US$4,049 (San Diego) to about US$4,650 (Washington, D.C.).
  24. Rule change2026 UMA sets residency thresholdsThe UMA rose to MX$117.31 on February 1, 2026, raising the standard income and savings thresholds.