About us

Immigration lawyers in Mexico with 20 years of experience: clarity is how we work

We are a firm specialized in Mexican immigration law. We combine sound legal judgment, technical rigor, full transparency and technology to help you reach your immigration goals, with no shortcuts and no fine print.

20+ yearsFormer SREFormer Consul of MexicoEnglish · Español · Français

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Our manifesto

Our specialty is immigration. Our way of working is clarity. And our responsibility is to help you do things right.

Common GroundUncommon vision
  • Sound legal judgment
  • Full transparency
  • Zero illegal shortcuts
  • Upfront fees
  • Written CG Guarantee
  • 20+ years · Former SRE · Former Consul
  • English · Spanish · French

Our philosophy

What defines us, and how we live up to it

Values are proven, not claimed. That’s why, next to each principle, we tell you what it means for your case.

  1. 01

    Clarity above all

    We turn the opaque and technical into something clear and actionable, without compromising legal quality, transparency or professional ethics. You deserve to know where you stand, what your options are, which path to take and what to expect from us at every stage.

    In practiceYour immigration assessment arrives in writing, before any filing.

  2. 02

    Zero tolerance for shortcuts

    Zero tolerance for illegal shortcuts, no exceptions and no matter the context. A lawyer’s job isn’t to dodge the rules; it’s to help you navigate the system correctly, safely and sustainably.

    In practiceIf something can’t be done legally, we tell you straight, even if you don’t hire us.

  3. 03

    Upfront fees, no fine print

    You should know what a professional service costs before you hire it. Our fees are visible from the start, and the client, not the lawyer, decides what level of service to hire.

    In practiceEvery service has its code and price published in the catalog.

  4. 04

    20 years of experience, backed by the CG Guarantee

    Our team has more than 20 years of experience in immigration law. We also handle other areas of law, mainly to complement your immigration advice.

    In practiceIf your application is denied because of our mistake and it can’t be corrected, we refund 100% of our fees.

  5. 05

    Technology with a human touch, in three languages

    We use technology because it adds quality to every file, without replacing human contact or personal attention. We are a multilingual, multicultural team. Clarity is non-negotiable, in any language.

    In practiceWe serve you in English, Spanish and French, with alerts and digital follow-up.

Who you’ll work with

Real people, with real names

Behind every file there is a lawyer who answers for it. A multilingual, multicultural team that serves you in English, Spanish and French.

Martín Morfín, attorney, founder of our immigration law firm

Martín Morfín, attorney

Immigration Lawyer · Managing Director

  • Former Consul of Mexico
  • 20+ years of experience
  • Spanish · English · French

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María Fernanda Juárez, attorney

María Fernanda Juárez, attorney

Immigration Lawyer

  • 10+ years of experience
  • Spanish · English

See his digital card

Upfront fees

You know what you pay before you start

You should know what a professional service costs before you hire it. We always separate two items, so there are never any surprises:

1Common Ground fees
What you pay for our legal work: one clear item, defined before we start.
2Third-party costs
Government fees or other third-party costs. You pay them directly to the institution or provider.
See the catalog with service codes Memberships for businesses

Illustrative example.

CG Guarantee

We back our work with your money on the line

If your application is denied because of a mistake attributable to us that can’t be corrected, we refund 100% of our fees.

Read the guarantee terms

01Quality

100

%

A refund of our fees for that filing if we make a mistake that can’t be corrected.

02Speed

3

business days

We file your application or request the appointment within 3 business days of receiving your complete documents.

03Communication

12

business hours

We answer any message within 12 business hours.

  • Hello, how can we help?
  • Hola, ¿en qué te ayudamos?
  • Bonjour, comment pouvons-nous vous aider ?
  • Hello, how can we help?
  • Hola, ¿en qué te ayudamos?
  • Bonjour, comment pouvons-nous vous aider ?

This is how it all starts

Before we talk about filings, you need to know where you stand

  1. 1We listen

    We get to know your situation, your goals and your circumstances, without rushing and in your language.

  2. 2Your assessment in writing

    We analyze where you are, define the goal you should pursue and design the strategy that suits you best.

  3. 3You decide

    With the assessment and the fees in writing, you choose the level of service. No pressure.

In writingIn your languageReply in under 24 hours

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Frequently asked questions

Why Common Ground?

What you should know before choosing who to trust with your case.

We are a firm specialized in Mexican immigration law, with lawyers who review every case. A paperwork agent fills out forms; we analyze your situation, choose the right path and stand behind the result with the CG Guarantee.

Before we start. Our fees are visible from the beginning, and we separate what you pay for our work from third-party costs, such as government fees, which you pay directly to the institution.

If the denial is due to a mistake attributable to us that can’t be corrected, we refund 100% of our fees for that filing. Discretionary decisions by the authorities are out of our hands, and we explain that from the start.

Yes. We work remotely across the country, by video call and with digital follow-up, and we meet in person when your case needs it.

English, Spanish and French. We explain everything you receive from us in your language.

Yes, mainly to complement your immigration advice: for example, contracts, corporate matters or legal documents related to your case.

How we work

From the first click to follow-up

This is how we work with businesses and individuals: you know what’s happening, what’s next and who’s doing it.

  1. 01AssessmentRisk traffic light for businesses or Find your path for individuals.Instant result
  2. 02CallA lawyer reviews your result with you and puts everything in writing.Free
  3. 03FileWe put together, review and file your application.Technical review
  4. 04Follow-upRenewals, notices and deadlines with the same team.All year round

Your next step

Start with your case

Choose your tool: in minutes you’ll know where you stand and what’s next.

Our specialty is immigration. Our way of working is clarity. And our responsibility is to help you do things right.

Immigration changes, clearly explained. One email a month, no spam.

Common Ground · Uncommon vision