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It looks like you may be able to get corn flour (aka masa harina, although in this case they do not treat the corn with lime) for tortillas/tamales in Buenos Aires. In Catamarca, there's a company called Maices Andinos - check the website for more info: http://www.maicesandinos.com.ar/ They...

This post is a big FYI based on my experience this week getting a certified copy of my birth certificate, getting it apostilled, and the FBI background check. BIRTH CERTIFICATE: I was able to walk into a local Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Office and pick up a certified copy of my birth...

Great suggestion about presents, syngirl. In addition to the portero/encargado and maid, it is always nice to give a holiday gift or "bono" to your Spanish teacher or other people who provide you services with whom you have a good rapport. Also, if you have clothing you no longer want you could...

Henry, you're talking about Notorious, the mostly-jazz club, which gets good acts but is pricier than Thelonious http://www.thelonious.com.ar/ Tuesdays at Torquato Tasso in San Telmo there is a free concert series. http://www.torquatotasso.com.ar/ Fridays and Saturdays at Teatro San Martin...

My birth certificate already has a seal on it that reads: "This is a true-certified copy of the record filed in the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services if it bears this seal in purple ink." Why would you need a separate apostille that you attach certifying what is already certified...

oxente - what type of scholarship did you get (and how)? the website mentions financial aid but i'm assuming you mean a merit-based scholarship. i am looking at U de San Andres, among other options, which is why i am interested.

Steve or those in the know, From what you and other posters have said, whether applying for a work visa or a student visa, you now need to provide a "new" birth certificate apostilled, correct? The original certificate from when I was born is not sufficient? Unfortunately in California the...

While I'm the last one to praise the Argentine government and its policies (past and present), are you really arguing that it's immature to have reciprocity fees? And who is the 135-dollar, one-time fee going to deter from visiting Buenos Aires? Not only does the U.S. charge for visas, it...

I have recommended my Spanish tutor, Mercedes, to many people and everyone has loved her. She has several years' experience teaching all levels and she charges 45 pesos per hour for private lessons. (She also speaks French and is familiar with teaching Spanish to French speakers.)...

I ended up going with a law office in Encino, California, that specializes in immigration. I am in the middle of the process but so far I am happy with the choice. If anyone is interested in more information, please PM me.

please see the craig's list ad and e-mail me for details if you are interested in anything. thanks!

Disclosure: I am friends with Thuy and have helped her in the past a few times as a server at the restaurant or with other preparations. But I would like to wholeheartedly agree with the above comments. Her dishes are delicious. She buys quality ingredients and truly enjoys cooking for the...

I highly recommend Thuy's classes. She's great and the classes are challenging (but you can modify if you need to - it is not a competitive atmosphere). In fact, many of the classmates have become friends and go out together outside of class.

Moving sale. Some items have not yet been sold: http://buenosaires.craigslist.org/hsh/1272867869.html (household items)

Sakura, a Brazilian brand, has a nice taste. They also have low-sodium!

I am selling my gym membership to Megatlon Almagro. Megatlon is a large chain, which I like because it has more space and a pool than some of the small gyms you see around the city. At the Almagro location, they also have coed volleyball and basketball at 8:30 pm during the week, and a good...

Lots of good points made in this thread. I would only add that for private students, a decent teacher with experience should be able to charge between 30 and 40 pesos per hour (which is not that much if you are trying to live on your earnings). The problem is that a lot of Argentines are...

Karin, Thanks for your insights. Does anyone else have any information about the immigration of fiancé(e)s to the U.S. from Argentina? To address your why K-1 visa question, Karin: my fiancé cannot get a tourist visa to enter the U.S. otherwise we may have gone that route. Since my fiancé does...

Hi, I am wondering if anyone has had experience with lawyers in CABA who specialize in dealing with different types of visas and immigration from Argentina to the U.S. I would be interested in your "review" of the person/firm, along with general pricing. My fiance and I are looking for a lawyer...

i use plataforma 10 to check bus schedules and purchase tickets. not all companies are on it but since pricing is similar across the board, you might as well buy without leaving your house! www.plataforma10.com.ar