Essential Resources and Support Services for Mexican Immigrants

With the implementation of mass deportations in the United States, many immigrants are struggling to find their next steps. Mexico’s government is fighting to stay ahead of the curve, offering many vital initiatives concerning Mexican migrants located in the U.S. Among these programs are a mobile application, “ConsulApp Contigo,” and the Mexico Embraces You strategy. Both of which aim to assist Mexicans in their return to their country of origin. 

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ConsulApp Contigo

'Mexico Embraces You' Strategy

ConsulApp Contigo

This app- available in Android and iOS platforms- is a key tool in strengthening the protection and consular assistance for Mexican nationals in the United States. In other words, help is available to you at the click of a button. 

Key Features:

1. Contact Button.  A five-second press on this button directly dials CIAM, assigning a priority follow-up folio and identifying the user's geographical location.

2. Know Your Rights. A clear and simple section providing information on rights in cases of arrest or interaction with authorities, validated by the Directorate General of Consular Protection and Strategic Planning.

3. Emergency Contacts.  Users can add emergency contacts to their profile who will be notified in urgent situations.

4. Map of Consular Offices: A cartographic representation of consular office locations, using geolocation to help users identify the closest offices for in-person assistance.

   
   

Registration:

Using the following modes of registration can ensure data accuracy for identification purposes. Registering with Consulapp Contigo puts you into an easy to navigate system for the purpose of locating your nearest resources and aiding you in times of need. 

1. CURP Registration. Users can enter their CURP (Unique Population Registry Code) to automatically pre-fill personal data, requiring only a few additional fields.

2. Passport Registration: Users can enter their Mexican passport number to automatically pre-fill personal data from Secretariat databases, requiring only a few additional fields.

3. Matrícula Consular Registration: Users can enter their consular registration number to automatically pre-fill personal data from Secretariat databases, requiring only a few additional fields.

4. Manual Data Entry: Users can manually input all personal and contact information without needing to register their CURP, passport, or consular registration.

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'Mexico Embraces You' Strategy

The “Mexico te abraza” strategy, which President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo spearheaded, is a multifaceted approach to providing support to Mexican migrants in the United States, especially those facing deportation. President Sheinbaum Pardo encourages preparedness and calamity: "A nuestros paisanos y paisanas decirles que, primero, que no están solos; y, segundo, que también hay que guardar la calma, que hay que ver también cómo se desarrolla durante estas semanas el proceso." 

"To our fellow countrymen and women, first, they are not alone; and second, they must also remain calm..." (Sheinbaum Pardo, 2025)

Key Components 

1. Access to Social Programs: Migrants returning to Mexico will have access to all welfare programs.

2. Economic Support: The "Tarjeta Bienestar Paisano" will provide an initial support of 2,000 pesos to cover immediate transportation costs.

3. Social Security Affiliation: Returning citizens will be affiliated with the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), granting them access to various insurance schemes, including sickness and maternity, work risks, disability and life, retirement, and daycare services.

4. Employment Opportunities: The strategy includes provisions for employment.

5. Housing Support: Access to social housing assistance will be available through the Secretariat of Agrarian, Territorial and Urban Development (Sedatu) and Infonavit.

6. Identity Documentation: The Secretariat of Gobernación will coordinate the issuance of identity documents and CURP (Clave Única de Registro de Población) as needed.

7. Coordination with States and Organizations: The strategy involves agreements with border states (Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas) and states with large Mexican populations in the U.S. (Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, Puebla, Michoacán, Guanajuato, State of México, Sinaloa, Jalisco). It also coordinates with national and international organizations, the Human Rights Commission, and the Business Coordinating Council (CCE) for reception and job placement.

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Conclusion

The country of Mexico is fully prepared to welcome back its countrymen and women with open arms. The goal for 'Mexico Embraces You' is to provide a reliable, dignified return to your birthplace country. By utilizing these programs, you are setting up you and your family for a stable future. 

Please feel free to explore the rest of our blog for several other vital resources regarding immigration laws, processes, and tools available at your disposal. If you have requests for information or any questions, we ask that you leave a comment for us!