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Just wanted to post my recent Xoom experience in case it helps others in this forum. Xoom ran a promotion where they were not charging commission fees (coupon: XOOMNEWYEAR) , so I decided to give them a try on a trip to Colonia. In summary, I would not do it again due to the uncertainty of...

The FBI report from the channeler is not really what makes the document legit here, but the authentication from the US Department of State. I was not aware that there was a difference in seal position, but I'm surprised to hear that, because our FBI report (processed through the channeler) has...

@ElCordobes - Thanks for the update. Best of luck! Out of curiosity and if you can share -- what were the reasons you decided to pursue Argentine citizenship? With its demand to pay (already high) taxes on worldwide income, it seems counterintuitive to me so there must be something I am not...

Awesome - will try them out. Just last night we attended a chinese banquet at JingCheng restaurant and it made us feel like we were in a restaurant in rural China. It seems like this is where the chinese folks (who have the supermercados) go to eat when they go out. It's full of Chinese people...

I'm dismayed to hear that Panda Express and PF Chang qualify for Chinese food! :-) but if that is your bar, then pretty much any restaurant in Barrio Chino will meet your need. For all the Chinese foodies -- I have yet to experience any WOW Chinese food here in BA (other than home cooked by...

+2!

Can anyone recommend a good tax accountant that is knowledgeable with both Argentine and US expat tax law? I´m an American citizen and am paid en blanco here in Argentina. Ideally, an accountant able to handle both Argentina and US filings. Thanks!

Burned by outsourcing firms? ;-) This is a not-so-secret fact of the software outsourcing industry. That's why one must always interview the team you hire

Hmmm. As a counter-point to the above quote, I can say that the war for software talent is still pretty hot. I can't comment on the reasons why those companies are leaving (if indeed they are) -- for all I know, it might have to do with the economic situation in Argentina being in conflict with...

Assuming that you are permitted by your student visa status, you also should know that you can work for a tech company while you study / work on your degree. In fact, most of your classmates will be doing that. I work for a large tech company based in BA and was surprised to find out that the...

Don't you get tethering with either iPhone or Android? Or are there limits that I am unaware of?

According to this site, there are a number of valid benefits for your maid, not least of which the rights to health coverage and retirement benefits. There is also some (probably minor) benefit to you such as the ability to deduct her earnings from your Argentine taxes. However, do note, that...

I just went through this and my wife is at the moment. So here are the steps: # Get the FBI record itself * Download 2 fingerprint forms and find an approved agency here in Argentina (we did it in the US, where you can go to almost any UPS store for this, at least in California) to help you...

Any recommendations on country clubs? We are looking for one that is family-friendly (as in no old-boys clubs) with a good balance between sports activities / facilities and social life. My wife plays golf and the kids love swimming. Even better if it has water views. We´re in Belgrano at the...

Got it. Thanks!

@ajoknoblauch: Thanks for the link, but do you know if I can go inside (not the ATM) the Uruguay branch and just withdraw whatever I want from my own account? Or is it still treated as a separate entity? These things are kind of tough here in BA, so I am hoping it gets easier by going to...

@John.St - Cool. Where did you get the registration information?

I want to avoid cross-bank money transfer hassles and fees, and saw that there is a Citibank Uruguay. If I have a US Citibank account, would I be able to access it from Uruguay just as easily as if I was in the US? For example, walk into the branch in Montevideo (is there one in Colonia?) and...

+1 on the iPhone ;=) I have an iPhone 5S on Claro and it works well. I have Skype on it and do video conference all the time even on the road, and it works relatively well with the wireless network. Just make sure it is unlocked when you bring yours. However, I think you can tell from the...

Ha! Looks like a prank or the beginning of some nefarious business. This is to laugh: "Tras intensas negociaciones con el ministro de comercio, Guillermo Moreno, hemos conseguido un importante cupo, de mil doscientos millones de dólares para ofrecerlos en el mercado minorista, al valor oficial."...