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  1. Overview: Mexico
  2. Global PEO and payroll
  3. Global HR Compliance
  4. Work permit for hiring expats via PEO
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Immigration support for hiring international talent in Mexico via PEO

In today’s interconnected world, businesses often face the challenge of hiring talent across jurisdictions, which involves navigating complex immigration and visa requirements. Employers need to understand and comply with local immigration laws, manage work permits, and provide the necessary support to ensure a smooth relocation process for their global workforce. Acumen Global EOR recognizes these challenges and offers a range of global mobility solutions to support employers in addressing them effectively.

Acumen Global EOR specializes in providing comprehensive services to help employers overcome the obstacles associated with hiring talent from different countries. From immigration strategy consulting to visa application and processing, ou company assists employers in understanding the intricacies of immigration laws and policies. Acumen Global EOR also ensures compliance with local regulations, handles work permit applications, and provides visa sponsorship and documentation support.

Global Mobility and Immigration Services in Mexico

  1. Immigration strategy consulting
  2. Immigration and visa advisory services
  3. Visa sponsorship and application support
  4. Work permit application and processing
  5. Global talent acquisition support
  6. Immigration policy analysis and advisory
  7. Visa sponsorship and documentation support
  8. Compliance with local immigration regulations
  9. Work permit application and management
  10. Relocation assistance

Global Employment Made Easy: Partnering with a Global Employer of Record in Mexico

Challenge Solution
Navigating complex global employment laws and regulations A Global EOR has a team of experts well-versed in local labour laws and regulations. They can ensure compliance with these laws while supporting various employment models, such as full-time employees, independent contractors, and freelancers.
Setting up a legal entity in a foreign country A Global EOR can help businesses bypass the legal complexities of setting up a local entity in a foreign country. This allows them to hire employees and establish a presence in the country without the need for legal expertise or substantial upfront investments.
Managing global payroll and benefits A Global EOR can provide a streamlined payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely employee payment. They can also offer benefits administration solutions such as health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits tailored to the business’s and its employees’ specific needs.
Complying with local tax laws and regulations A Global EOR can help businesses stay up-to-date with local tax laws and regulations, including withholding and remitting taxes and ensuring proper tax reporting.
Immigration compliance A Global EOR can provide ongoing immigration compliance services to ensure businesses comply with local laws and regulations. This includes assisting with filing tax returns, obtaining residence permits, and ensuring foreign workers are properly registered with relevant authorities.
Accessing global talent A Global EOR can help businesses tap into a diverse and skilled global talent pool, giving them a competitive edge in their industry. They can also help businesses identify and target the most relevant talent pools based on their needs.
Reducing employer burden By partnering with a Global EOR, businesses can reduce their employer burden by offloading administrative tasks related to payroll, benefits, and compliance. This allows them to focus on their core business objectives and growth.

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Streamlining Global Workforce Expansion: Overcoming Challenges in Foreign Hiring and Immigration

Expanding a business globally often involves hiring foreign talent, which requires careful consideration of labour laws, in-country incorporation processes, and immigration procedures for expatriate hiring. If you are planning to onboard expatriates for international projects in Mexico, several crucial factors must be considered. Acquiring a work permit or visa, ensuring HR compliance, managing payroll for ex-pats, and deciding whether to establish a local business entity are just a few examples.

To simplify the process and ensure compliance with Mexican labour legislation, a global Employer of Record or PEO (Professional Employer Organization) solution with immigration support can be an advantageous alternative to direct hire. This solution allows companies to employ ex-pats without maintaining a local entity, as the PEO service provider takes care of immigration procedures and sponsors work permits on behalf of the client. Acumen International, a trusted Employer of Record (EOR) in Mexico, offers work permit sponsorship and employment services for expats in Mexico.

It is important to note that Acumen International does not provide standalone work permits or immigration support to individuals seeking employment overseas. Instead, our ‘work permit and hiring ex-pats through a Global PEO’ solution is designed for employer companies looking to transfer selected ex-pats to Mexico or for individuals whose employers are willing to finance their immigration and employment in the country. This service is particularly useful for companies hiring highly skilled personnel and seeking to offer employee benefits and status to retain their talent.

What sets Acumen International apart from other global PEOs is our ability to provide additional benefits alongside work permit sponsorship and employment in Mexico. These benefits may include medical insurance, housing arrangements, office rental, mobile phone and car provisions, meet-and-greet services, and relocation assistance for dependents.

By entrusting Acumen International with work permit and immigration processes in Mexico, businesses can focus on their primary goals while we handle the necessary procedures with full legal compliance. Our all-in-one solution allows for long-term assignments in Mexico, providing payroll and ex-pat management services without needing a local legal entity. It also serves as an interim solution before a company incorporates itself into the country.

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Estimated Time for Securing a Work Permit in Mexico

Typically, the work permit securing procedure in Mexico takes 1 to 2 months until entry to Mexico and a further one month before the entire process is completed.


Major Steps to Get a Work Permit in Mexico

  1. Entry Permit Application
  2. Consular Visa Application
  3. Entry to Mexico
  4. Submit Temporary Residence Card Application
  5. Interview for Temporary Residence Card Application

Documents Required for a Work Permit Application in Mexico

Name Notes
Completed Permit application form
Copy of Passport (ID) Information Page Valid for 6 Months May require copies of all pages or just one with a photo – specify before applying (additionally: family members)
Passport (ID) valid for six months minimum For employees (additionally: family members)
Two colour passport-size photographs Minimum size 3.2 cm x 2.6 cm; maximum size 3.9 cm x 3.1 cm; white background, no eyeglasses (additionally: family members)
A signed letter of authorization from the Mexican Immigration Office with the NUT (Número Único de Trámite) number
A signed letter of the job offer from the company in Mexico Including job title, job description, and salary information
A signed letter of registration of the company or employer in Mexico For employer
Letter of Notification of Authorization of Visa received by the Mexican Company For employer
Photocopy of any former/valid Mexican Visa Additionally: family members
Proof of permanent/temporary residence Copy of Utility bills
Diploma/qualification certificates Notarized and Apostille-approved copy
Birth Certificate Notarized and Apostille-approved copy, (additionally: family members)
Marriage Certificate (if travelling with a spouse) Notarized and Apostille approved copy/ies
Airline ticket

If you need to have your international talent legally work for you in Mexico without setting up your own business entity, trust us to assist you with work permits and immigration support and then employ your foreign workforce on your behalf.

Contact our team to let us take up your foreign employees’ immigration matters and relieve you of the responsibility of getting a work permit by working with our local partners. We will organize and obtain all the necessary permits and provide you with a detailed update on the application progress.

Contact us for more details about how you can get a work permit for your expatriate staff and employ them through Acumen International in Mexico.

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