Good news for all Mexicans living in the Los Angeles area. The Consulate General of Mexico is offering free legal guidance until July 31. The advice is focused on immigration issues and the prevention of fraud during procedures.
The initiative is part of the Ninth Edition of the Week of External Legal Advisories (SALE), organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico under the motto “Inclusion is protection.”
The objective is for the Mexican community to know their rights and receive reliable guidance before starting any legal procedure, especially if it is immigration.
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Free advice for Mexicans in LA: what you should know
In-person consultations are carried out at the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles, located at 2401 W. 6th Street, Los Angeles, California 90057, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
During each day, specialized lawyers participate and offer guidance in various areas, including immigration, criminal, civil, family and estate planning law.
The objective is that each Mexican can resolve doubts, receive explanations about procedures and make informed decisions about their cases.
The consulate also reported that those who cannot attend in person have the possibility of registering using a QR code enabled by the institution to request virtual advice. In the following image you find the code.
Requirements and recommended documents
Although the consultations are free, the Mexican Consulate recommends coming with all the documentation related to the case so that the specialists can provide more precise guidance.
Suggested documents include case numbers or notices issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), work permits, detention or deportation records, as well as court documents or probation records, when applicable.
The Consulate stressed that those who need more information can contact the Mexican Consular Support Line (CIAM) at 520 623 7874. Likewise, it invited you to consult official resources from organizations such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the United States Embassy to learn how to identify and avoid possible scams related to immigration procedures.
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