Mexico Relocation Action System: 180-Day Planning Guide

Every task, in the right order, with the detail that makes it executable — not just a checklist.

Most relocation timelines tell you what to do. This system tells you what to do, in what order, why the order matters, what to bring, what to say, and what happens if it goes wrong. Built from the patterns of 2,000+ expats Paul has guided through the process since 2018.

Inside the 180-Day Action System (15 Pages)

• Phase 1 (Months 1–3): Research & city selection — the scouting trip tests, the neighborhood verification protocol, the internet speed test that matters
• Phase 2 (Months 4–6): Documentation & consulate appointment — document gathering sequence, apostille timing, consulate appointment protocol
• Phase 3 (Month 7–8): Final US logistics — banking setup, VPN, mail forwarding, carry-on document rules
• Phase 4 — Arrival (Days 1–90): The complete arrival sequence with hard deadlines marked: canje (Day 30), CURP, RFC, BBVA, IMSS
• Worksheet 1: Monthly budget planner with line items and emergency buffer calculation
• Worksheet 2: Document status tracker — every document, apostille status, translation status
• Worksheet 3: IMSS annual cost calculator by age (2026 premium table)
• Contingency Plans: What to do if INM appointments are unavailable, if your consulate rejects you, if you miss the canje window, if your income documentation is inconsistent
• Spanish Phrases: Exact phrases for INM, SAT, DIF, BBVA, IMSS — not textbook Spanish, operational Spanish

⚡ Items marked with this symbol have hard deadlines. The canje is 30 calendar days. No exceptions.