Immigration Processing Delays In Monterrey Resulting In Travel Restrictions

At a Glance

• Immigration authorities in Monterrey, Nuevo León are experiencing further delays in issuing some residence approvals and Residence Cards while they finalize the administrative transition to the office's newly-appointed head immigration official in Monterrey.

• Foreign nationals with residence applications that were approved but not signed by the former immigration head's team can expect delays in obtaining their Residence Cards while immigration authorities re-issue approval notices and the new immigration head's team signs them.

• Affected foreign nationals with approved Residence Cards which have not yet been issued may face travel restrictions until they receive their Residence Cards, since Exit Permits, which are issued to foreign nationals with pending immigration applications in order to travel, are generally not issued after an application is approved in the system.