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    US Passport Renewal

    They convert at the official gov't peso exchange rate if you pay in pesos. Big savings.
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    Pushy Argentinian therapists

    If your gut feeling about these therapists is negative, then it may be best to keep searching. Another alternative is Mindvalley. They offer over 60 different courses on virtually all areas of self improvement and healing by world-class experts, including a nifty meditation & sound therapy app...
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    US Passport Renewal

    I renewed by mail last January. It was a hassle running around to DHL, the post office, making photocopies, getting pictures, and compiling everything correctly. In-person appointment is much easier. The US embassy is open now for regular appointments to renew passports. Visit the embassy web...
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    Moneygram transfer

    Don't give up yet. Nothing you did was wrong. That happened to me as well this past Tuesday. The following process took about 2 hours, but here's how it went: I went to the help section and clicked chat, asked what the issue was, and after checking, the rep said my account "could not be...
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    US Phone Number to use here

    If you need a U.S. number for receiving texts, try MySudo.com, about $1 per month, including disposable email addresses. Their website says for US only now, but I was able to sign up using my VPN. For those with some techie skills, Twilio.com sells US numbers for $1 per month that you can do...
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    Question about purchasing spices or bringing them in.

    Matcha Life in Recoleta (Juncal & Rodriguez Pena) has a huge selection of spices at good prices.
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    Citizenship

    Remote work is acceptable. They didn't require any extra verification in my case, as I had renewed my Rentista visa 3 times, which requires having a US CPA annually certify remote work income of US$2,000 or more per month.
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    Citizenship

    You'll need a new one, but it won't be requested until near the very end of the process.
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    Citizenship

    I had heard that too, but at least in my case, no one noticed or no one cared.
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    Citizenship

    Q: I rent an AirBnB in Recoleta, how do I get the "Certificado de domicilio"? This was the situation in early 2019: Go to the police station nearest to your residence. Ask the cop at the desk for “Certificado de Domicilio.” She will ask you the questions and fill out the form for you. She...
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    DNI Express, Passport Express

    Colombia won't be accepted, since you can use your DNI to enter Mercosur countries, as stated on the urgent passport application form: (Bolivia, Brasil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Perú, Uruguay, Venezuela). Try Cancun. Link for the urgent passport application form...
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    Tourist questions : Cash for three weeks in BA?

    Here's a whole day plan in Palermo: 1. Morning Japanese Garden, JardinJapones.org.ar., Casares 3450 in Palermo. Authentic Japanese garden experience. Enjoy an hour or more strolling the grounds. There's a Japanese restaurant with lunch for US$5 to $10. Food is OK for the price. Sake is on the...
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    Mailing Forms To The Us Government

    I sent some documents a few months ago by Fedex, the cost was US$60, and they arrived at the U.S. destination the following working day. I wouldn't advise using Correo for any international mail. I tried a couple of years ago. It wasn't cheap for registered mail, and my recipient never received...
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    Macbook repair suggestions

    I opened Google Maps on my phone, searched for "MacBook Repair" in my area, and several listings appeared on the map. I chose the provider that had the best reviews. In my experience both here and in other countries, water damage repairs can take a couple of weeks, so be prepared to be without...
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    US Passport Renewal

    Easier and faster to renew your passport by mail. Took about 3 weeks start to finish. If you must travel back to the US immediately, your expired US passport is accepted for one flight back, they say.
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    Stimulus check

    If you haven't received one or more of your stimulus payments, you can claim them on your 2020 US federal tax return on line 30 of form 1040, as "Recovery Rebate Credit."
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    Would you like to spend the rest of your life in Argentina?

    I do two lessons a day every day on www.duolingo.com, I love it! And its free.
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    I'm so bored...this pandemic has killed me, is there anything to do here?

    Here's something to help you order your priorities during the mission: Besides, summer's here! Sit in an outdoor cafe and girl-watch. One might look back at you.
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    Blue dollar in freefall - why?

    After the rate made a very quick run up from low 120s to 195, the correction it's experiencing now is normal.
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