Living in Mexico Working in US 

I’m 37 living paycheck to paycheck…I live in Tijuana and work in San Diego and let me tell you smthn…I feel like I am retired and just have to work to enjoy myself and live carefree. Cross The Border on a Scooter and go to work…I feel free from “The American Dream”

I work in England in the summer and spend 5-6months in mexico, I have been doing it for 10 years..best thing I ever did

Nice interview! It is interesting to hear different peoples idea of living in MX and how. Keep them coming!

Love it! This was great!

Thank you for this video. I visited Mexico recently and I am researching how to live and work there.

I’ve always wanted to move back to Mexico after my family immigrated to the US when I was younger. I really found this video to be super informative & helpful 👏🏼 Seeing both of you being successful with your move definitively motivates me to do the same, especially since I have the advantages of being a native Spanish speaker and having a few distant relatives still in Mexico. Keep up the good work!

Great interview 👍👍👍👍👍👍.

You deliver a great Video. Please do more in future. Very enjoyable

gracias por Este video tan motivador, soy de Mexico y vivo en USA, pero he desperado del sueño Americano Al igual que muchos y ahora solo quiero regresar y disfrutar la vida stress free en Mexico

GOOD STUFF SUBBED!

Thank you for sharing!

Love ur. channel! I also live in Ptown area & traveling to La Paz this month!

This video gives me hope and encouragement to move to Mexico. I am an accountant with my business registered in USA. Hopefully, the transition goes smoothly!!

Gracias !!

hey! I was born in Los Angeles and was raised with my grandparents in Costa Rica until 1988 and I can't wait to move to Baja Mexico.

Great job, Brighton. Nice Mexican hat.

so nice video

To clarify, and hopefully it will help someone. I have Verizon with a MX plan that is an extra $5/mo. and it works just fine in MX. I also use WhatsApp, as a lot of people do in MX. Our house has great Wifi so my phone uses that for calling and data most of the time, and I have not gone "Over" my MX usage for the plan. Love working and living in La Paz part time!! And thanks for all the videos and info, Brighton!! It's been very helpful to us "Almost retired" in MX :)

Hey! I just discovered your channel. Your guest briefly touched on moving to Mexico while working for a US employer. One thing that people need to be really careful about is that to work legally in Mexico, your employer needs to have 1 of 4 kinds of legal registration. I used to work for a startup and they had no legal presence in Mexico. In order to continue working for them, I would have had to quit being a regular employee and become a 1099 contractor. There are a lot of digital nomads who are committing mail fraud by using a friend or relative's US address and lying to their employer about where they are. If they get caught, their employer could face huge fines, enough to put them out of business if they're not a big company. I decided to quit that job and take another one with a larger company that does have a Mexican presence.

Brighton, can you do a video explaining the maintenance and financials of owning a house in Portland and another one in Mexico? I'd be interested in the bills needed in the US when you're in Mexico and the opposite. I know when you're not in one place, there's still utility bills in both places.

I’m Mexican American 1st generation definitely gota try this

The way I move money from US to my MX bank account is via Bitso, I buy USDC (1 USDC = 1 USD) from any platform like Coinbase or Phemex then transfer to my Bitso account, once I receive the USDC I convert it to MXN (last exchange was at 21mxn per dollar) and offload to my Mexican account, the only fee is the network fee since USDC is an ERC20 token, doesn’t matter how much you transfer the fee is always the same based on network congestion I pay always less than 10 usd and that’s way better then wires or any other services around :)

im 19 and my father in law in Tijuana tells me that working in San Ysidro or San Diego and living in tijuana i can live way better and not have to worry about money. i live near Fresno CA and im thinking of trying to move over here to TJ and try to get hired in Amazon in San Ysidro if possible and try to save up as much money in like 3 or 4 years and then go back.

One of the quirks about the 330 day rule is that being out of the U.S. is not the same as being *in* a foreign country. What the means is that even though you have hopped aboard your sloop John B. and have exited U.S. territorial waters, your haven't necessarily entered another country. So time over water does not count as being out of the U.S.

You both sound Very intelligent. I am 30 from Oregon. My fiancé’s family is in Tlaxco, Tlaxcala. I am trying to find online/remote work I can hopefully do in Tlaxco.

As a Mexican in Monterrey, where large Mexican corporations are located, I have many Canadian and American friends, even Europeans working and living here. We never thought that you guys could take our jobs. Working for a Mexican company or an American branch as a foreign is totally fine. You can have a decent salary as a professional if you are qualified. My friend is a Canadian engineer working in the automobile industry; he earns even more than in his past position in Canada. There is a lot of trade between Mexico and the USA, and creating a trading company can be a great opportunity. Do not expect to make a living as a labor worker salaries are extremely low compared to the USA.

Hello I dont want to sound stereotypical but do you consider your area safe? I want to move to mexico but obviously keeping safety in mind. Not sure if you have made video but Which areas would you recommend to be safe and not safe

Thanks for this video. I really enjoyed it! My husband & I are 33 yrs old & we are planning to move to Puerto Vallarta Mexico within the next 2 years. I work from home as a Travel Agent & he is hoping to find an at home job before we move. I love the part about blocking out time for yourself. I just told my husband last week that when we move we are blocking out time for us to go & enjoy/explore Mexico. I don't want to be there & be stuck in the house working all day. Also Thanks for explaining how to move U.S money to Mexico. My only question is, you can't get a Mexican bank account until your a permanent resident correct? What do you do & use to transfer money until then?

I live in Mexico but I work online earning USD! 😁 My money stretches here in La Paz and I live comfortably.

Hey Brighton- I don't know if you will see this comment for an older video. My question - how to deal with connectivity issues in Mexico. It's the biggest barrier to me for moving to Mexico. I wonder if you might have advice for me. Everywhere I have had fast internet - from Los Cabos and La Paz to Ajijic to Guanajuato to Mazatlan - but everywhere it disconnects frequently. So working remotely and needing to use zoom - I am bumped off frequently, and it is not ok. Not sure if it is the electricity that is unstable or ... I wonder if using a battery for the wifi connection during calls might be a solution. Any advice? And thank you SO MUCH for your youtubes! They have been very valuable to me. I live in the PNW too - Olympia and hope to live in MX at least during the rainy season :))

. I just relocated to beautiful, safe and clean Queretaro, Mexico as of 11-2-2021 from Waukegan, Illinois at 79. .It is wonderful and intelligent to learn about other cultures. Retire money is great here also. I will make my basic retirement visa soon.

El dólar tiene la misma equivalencia que el peso como ilustración 1 kilo de plomo es igual a 1 kilo de plumas a lo que la diferencia es el volumen. México tiene ese tradicionalismo familiar que por generaciones milenarias y centurias es algo que te arraiga a ser lo que generalmente busca la gente y que te invita a identificarte con tu entorno. Suerte.

This was very helpful!! By any chance do you guys know any good head hunter agency or company??.. I am a US citizen (dual citizenship) and I would like to start working for the US now that I have the experience. Thanks!

I need some serious help trying to figure this out. I'm in a relationship with a woman in Mexico. As a U.S citizen I'm planning to mover their in 2 weeks. However, I just got hired for 2 remote jobs and I'm trying to figure out how I can do this while in Mexico. These 2 jobs are with U.S companies and I don't want to tell them I will be in Mexico or I will probably lose my opportunity to work. I'm a bit stressed.

Interesting, sooo where do I start to make the connections to American companies to make this happen is my first thought?

What is Mark's last name? With career pivot, from Houston TX. I have spent almost 4 months there last year. Looking to make the move, have questions. Thank you

I just became a Mexican citizen I work in the USA and want to establish credit in Mexico to buy a home in the future how can I achieve this if I don’t receive a Mexican “nomina” (Mexican employment). Any info would help I’m totally lost.

It's frustrating that house prices are in US dollars. As a Canadian our dollar is weak to the American dollar. It cost $1.35 Canadian for $1.00 US dollar.

I’m a Mexican-American and I’m doing university in Mexico. I want to find a good USD income working a part time job online. Any jobs with no experience?

I am seriously interested in Working remotely in Mexico. Unfortunately The field I work in will not support this. How would I go about finding something? I work in Court Services as a clerk. This is all new to me but very appealing.

Do you have a video about living at the border of Mexico and crossing over to work in Texas ? ( or the United States ?) I know I will have to pay for both USA and Mexico for my car insurance but is there more then that ? I would appreciate anyone’s help or story’s or prospectives! I have a passport and ect. I just feel unprepared and uneducated ! Thanks ❤

If I keep watching your videos I might have to move there.

I work from Mexico in Durango, . Bilingual Medical Interpreter does anyone know of a really good paying bilingual over the phone interpreter?

I'm interested in getting a US Number. Can any9ne help and how much would it cost?

Would anyone have information regarding USA companies letting you work abroad? I really appreciate if you can help me with that information

Interesting

I have a brother in Mexico that makes $50 pesos making belts, Mon.-Sat. He speaks perfectly good English, ANY HELP would be highly appreciated. Gracias

Hey there everyone👋I've lived in a couple states of México for a year , came back to the states to give birth. My partner is Mexican and I'm US citizen (puertorican). Well I'm hoping someone can give me info on how to live at the border , working in US, but living in México. Thanks in advance!!

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You think i will have any trouble working as a cbp officer and living in mexico ?

I would like to hear more about being resident in Mexico and possibly being subject to Mexican income tax. I know many say they have no income generated from Mexican sources or Mexican investments (eg., rental properties), so they don't need to pay Mexican income tax. But if Mexico is deemed to be your "center of vital interest" as a resident, Mexico can then tax your worldwide income. The US and Canada do this, as do many other countries. Unlike the US, Mexico has very steep progressive income tax rates and few exemptions, so you could quite easily find yourself in a 30%+ marginal tax bracket. US Retirees living off their SS benefits, other retirement annuities or taxable IRA's and who live in Mexico could be subject to Mexican income taxes. Keeping your funds in US financial institutions is not a guarantee of avoiding Mexican income taxes. For US and other retirees the reality is you could be subject to far higher income tax payments, unless your "center of vital interests" remain outside Mexico. How and who defines "center of vital interests" can be a contentious issue. There is a tax treaty between Mexico and the US that many claim eliminates "double taxation", but that's a misread of what this and most other tax treaties do. What these treaties typically do is allow you to offset your tax obligation in one "contracting state" against the other "contracting state". As most know, the US requires US citizens to file and pay taxes on your worldwide income, regardless of residency status. If you are US citizen and deemed a resident for tax purposes in Mexico, the treaty requires you to first pay Mexican taxes on your worldwide income and then offset what you paid in Mexico to what your US tax obligation would be. Unfortunately, Mexican taxes are much higher so you will be pay much more than you would otherwise had you remained in the US. Speaking of this Treaty (US-Mexico), the protocols explicitly state that US citizens receiving US Social Security benefits can only be taxed by the US, regardless of your residency status. The same appears to be true for US Federal, state and local government retirement annuities. HOWEVER, Mexico appears to ignore this provision and claims it can tax your US retirement benefits just like any other income you receive. I don't know if a US citizen deemed a Mexican resident taxpayer can invoke these treaty provisions to avoid Mexico taxing you on your US retirement benefits. If anyone has first-hand knowledge of this please reply below. I know many cross-border tax preparers offer services to US citizens, but their expertise generally applies to how to pay your US taxes on a 1040NR form. Often these tax professionals will tell you they don't advise on filing Mexican tax returns, only the US return. Honestly, that's not very helpful if you happen to be a US citizen living in Mexico.

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Hi I'm a big fan of you my name is jws I'm 43 in Cleveland Ohio and I will naver have it a nourther way I will live and did in Cleveland Ohio

Gracias 58 here gracias

starlink will make this all easier

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Google Fi.

This is called gentrification. To anyone moving to another country calling yourselves expats: you are _immigrants._ You aren’t special, and do not expect to be treated that way. Learn the language, pay taxes and contribute to that country’s society instead of being in a Starbucks with your laptop. The locals are fed up with “digital nomads”. I don’t blame them. It’s ok to visit, but to live there and earn wages from your home country, and not pay taxes for the country you are in? Whole other story. There are signs in CDMX that say “if you are working remotely, we don’t want you”. I’m not trying to be a jerk, but I am trying to be honest here.

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Do not go to Costa Rica, let's build new gringo communities in Mexico in make Mexico better then anywhere in the world.

Stop telling people to do this. U.S. remote workers are distorting the communities in Mexico. There are literally signs in Mexico that are telling these individuals to get out! You should also be honest with your followers on these impacts.

Gentrificación!!! Fuera de México!!

Thank You...

Ok gringos its fine if you wanna move in to Mexico. Which is not fine is that many gringos do not want to integrate themselves to the mexican culture. First of all you must speak spanish period, or at least try to learn it, second of all you're not more important than the locals here, third of all you must respect the traditions and customs. We mexican are getting pretty mad about those who come here specifically people from the states and have that superiority sense to the point where they act in a very disrepectful ways. Only grindos do that other nationalities dont!!! Other than that, everyone is welcome!!