Where to Start
Can’t resist a Mexican dream home? Go ahead, but first check these out:
Mexican Consulate (for visas and some work permits): 2410 W. 6th St., Los Angeles, (213) 351-6800, www.sre.gob. mx/english/
American Consulate Tijuana: Avenue Tapachula No. 96, Colonia Hipodromo, Tijuana, 011-52-664-622-7400, tijuana. usconsulate.gov/tijuana/citizen_services.html.
National Immigration Institute (to change immigration status): www.inami.gob.mx.
Title insurance: Stewart Title Guaranty Co.: (877) 822-6040, www.stewart.com.mx/; Fidelity National Title Insurance Co., (212) 710-5500, www.gs.fnf.com; First American Corp.: (877) 641-6767, Ext. 188, www.firstam.com.
SENTRI Pass: (Secure Electronic Network for Travelers for Rapid Inspection): (619) 690-7601. Information: www. bajabound.com/before/permits/sentri.asp. Application: www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/toolbox/forms/823s.ctt/823s.pdf. --D.W.
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Chat with The Times’ Diane Wedner and Diane Gibbs, a Baja real estate agent, at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15. Go to chat.latimes.com.
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