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Hi, I´m wondering if my Argentine fiancé can wire me money in pesos from his local (peso) bank account to my account in the U.S., and what the associated fees and exchange rate might be. Even though he had documents proving where his money came from (and we´re not talking about that much), AFIP...

Hi, My fiance has an interview on June 7th at the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires for the K1 fiance visa. Everything has gone smoothly until now so we expect them to approve him with no problems. Has anyone been through this process recently and received a K1 visa? How many business days after...

I've already moved back to the U.S. and my boyfriend is selling my bike for me. Here is the Craig's List post: http://buenosaires.es.craigslist.org/bik/2896796053.html It was a great purchase and I was sad to part with it! Now I will need to buy a bike in California... Feel free to contact me...

Hi Forum! I have some clients staying near Thames and Honduras who asked for a rec of a nearby laundromat. I know of one (if it´s still open) on Serrano and Cabrera but are there any others? How much is a load of laundry? Thanks, courtney

Hi group, I´m the manager of Casa34, a short-term rental agency. Since we also manage some apartments, I´ve been around the manzana a few times with repairs. That´s why I want to pass along my Dream Team to you all. None of them speaks English except Susan and Daniel. Plumber/Gas Ezequiel...

Hi all, I was just on the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires website and it looks like I cannot apply in person to renew my passport because I don´t fit in any of the "Apply in Person" categories. I clicked on the link to make an appt anyway but you are required to check a box for your category -...

Hi all, I want to get my sister-in-law a gift certificate for Xmas to a spa/massage and I didn´t find any Groupon deals that I liked. Can anyone recommend a place in Caballito, San Cristóbal, Boedo, or "deep" Almagro (south side)? Thanks! court

I just wanted to pass along a recommendation for the olive oils and customer service at Mondoliva, an online shop for olive oils and deli products. Alfredo is an absolute gem with a great story of how he got into the business. When one of the items I selected online wasn´t available, he...

Hi group, I have a friend coming into town for the week between Xmas and New Year´s and she asked me if there are any restaurants open on NYE. I have never gone out to eat that night and I thought she was crazy but it turns out a lot of places do close on the 24th and the 31st. (I called a few...

Hi everyone, I´m selling 4 tickets to see the Harlem Jubilee Singers, an amazing Gospel Choir under the direction of Gregory Hopkins. The show is at the Teatro Gran Rex on Oct 9th at 9:30 pm. The venue is small and so I chose the Pullman (upper level) Rows 8-15 seats (we didn´t pick up the...

Last night I went to the outdoor concert in the Costanera Sur to hear Mavi Díaz + guests (Mavi is the daughter of the late Hugo Díaz) and Luis Salinas. It was a great evening and I recommend checking it out another Saturday or Sunday night if you get the chance. The mosquitoes were not too bad...

Did your Canon camera get stolen or break and you still have the charger? The charger I´m looking goes with Canon Lithium Ion NB-5L batteries from the following Canon digital cameras: SD700IS, SD790IS, SD800IS, SD850IS, SD870IS, SD880IS, SD890IS, SD900, SD950IS, SD990IS, SD970IS & SX200IS. My...

I´ve NEVER seen screens on windows in 3.5 years Argentina. Do they exist here? I bet they have them in Misiones at least. Do they have them at the hardware store here in CABA? I just need the material, as I can manage to put it in the window myself. Btw, my boyfriend laughed when I asked him if...

I am planning to apply for a Master's in Education at one of the schools in Buenos Aires (I'm still researching the options and talking with schools). If I can get everything together, I will start in Feb/Mar/Apr - depending on when the program I choose begins. In preparation for the Student...

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

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...

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...

Hi forum, I'm from California and have been living in Buenos Aires for almost 3 years, managing one apartment in Recoleta (that rents for $900 USD a week) in addition to teaching English and doing some freelance editing and translation. I have a literature degree from Stanford University and...

Hi, I'm renting my room in a shared apartment from August until December, ideally to someone who can commit to the entire duration. The rent is $1200 pesos a month, including all utilities, phone line for local calls, housekeeper once a week, internet connection, and building expenses. We have...

looking to buy a cheap screen for my window. the window is large and square. does anyone know where to get one? thanks!