Mexico: Administrative Changes in Querétaro and Monterrey Causing Processing Delays

The Querétaro branch of the National Immigration Institute is experiencing delays in issuing residence approvals while it appoints and transitions to a new head immigration official. Employers and foreign nationals should expect processing delays of several weeks past regular processing times for all immigration applications filed in Querétaro, including new temporary residence visas, permanent residence applications and renewals, among others. Also, the Monterrey branch of the National Immigration Institute (one of the largest in the country) has moved to a new location. Employers and foreign nationals should also expect additional delays for all immigration applications filed in Monterrey while authorities finalize the transition to the new location.