Family members
A spouse, or minor children, can apply as dependents under family unity.
Why it matters
It's how dependents get residency status.
Who helps
The Mexican consulate, then INM in Mexico.
What to do: Apply for your spouse or minor children as dependents.
Documents
- Marriage or birth certificate, plus extra solvency of +220 UMA-days per dependent (about US$1,400–1,500 a month, depending on the consulate).
Costs Estimate
- Same card fees.
- Some INM offices apply a reduced rate for family unity. This is not guaranteed; confirm.
- Some consulates need only one appointment for a family (Seattle says so).
Estimates only. Get written quotes.
Common mistakes
- Adult children generally don't qualify as dependents.
- Certificates without an apostille may be rejected later at INM.
Say it in Spanish
- Mi cónyuge solicitará como dependiente por unidad familiar.
My spouse will apply as a dependent under family unity.
Confirm the details for your case with your notario or attorney.
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