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2.1. Non-ImmigrantWithin the category of Non-Immigrant there are 11 types of visas, classified accordingto the activity that the foreigner engages in in the country, and according to the purposefor which the foreigner enters Mexico. The most relevant for purposes of investors are:104C H A P T E R V Ia) Visitor. This is the foreigner who enters the country to exercise any lucrative or nonlucrativeactivity, as long as it is lawful and ethical, with authorization to remain inthe country for up to one year, with the possibility of requesting up to four extensionsfor an equal amount of time each, with multiple entries and departures.With this type of visa, foreigners can engage in various activities, depending onthe purpose of their stay in the country: they can live from resources brought fromabroad, from earnings produced by these resources, or from any income comingfrom abroad; they can investigate investment options and make such investments;they can engage in scientific, technical, advisory, artistic, athletic or similar activities;or they can enter the country in order to fill executive positions or to attendboard of directors meetings of companies;b) Distinguished visitor. In special cases, and as an exception, courtesy permission maybe granted to enter the country and reside in it for up to six months to internationallyknown researchers, scientists and scholars, journalists, or other prominentpersons. SEGOB can renew this permission when it considers it appropriate;c) Local visitor. The immigration authorities can authorize entry to foreigners whovisit marine ports or border cities for periods not to exceed three days;d) Correspondent. Foreigners who enter the country to engage in journalistic activities,to cover a special event, or to exercise their profession temporarily, will begranted a visa, provided they can show evidence that they will be exercising theirprofession in terms specified by the SEGOB. Permission will be granted for up toone year and extensions for equal time periods may be granted, with multipleentries and departures.Any foreigner who enters the country as a Non-Immigrant can request the entry ofhis/her spouse and of relatives of the first degree. These may be granted entry, providingthey do not have their own visas, with the same immigration status and for the sametime period as the non-immigrant. Their status will be that of “economic dependent.”2.2. ImmigrantImmigrants are granted entry for up to five years. In order to have their visas renewedannually, they are obliged to show to the satisfaction of the SEGOB that they are fulfilling