Just as there are numerous obligations in the labor and tax fields, there are also many in immigration matters, both for individuals and legal entities that intend to extend job offers and hire foreign personnel.
The Ministry of the Interior, through the National Institute of Migration (“INM”), is responsible for regulating, executing, controlling and supervising the actions carried out by immigration authorities in the national territory. In addition, the INM is responsible for implementing immigration policies and regulations, being the body in charge of monitoring the entry and exit of persons in the national territory, processing and resolving issues related to the entry of foreign persons, their stay and departure from Mexico, and maintaining and keeping the National Registry of Foreigners up to date.
Obligations for employers
In the case of employers, regardless of whether they are individuals or corporations, seeking to issue job offers and, consequently, hire foreign personnel, they must obtain a registration, called Employer Registration Certificate (“CIE”), and update it annually, or when there are changes in name or company name, address and/or legal representatives.
The CIE represents an express authorization issued by the INM to hire foreign personnel.
Finally, it is important to note that, if they do not have this Certificate, employers would be unable to issue job offers to foreign personnel and their subsequent hiring. If they fail to comply with this obligation, their registration will be cancelled and the consequences would also impact foreign personnel.
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