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Consider just paying for the procedure. As Steve noted, you'll end up having to subscribe for a while. And, in general, I recommend keeping US coverage (especially in case of a serious medical condition and wanting to return to be with family while treated) + simply paying on a per-visit basis...

What type of residency do you have? I'm wondering if, with 1-year temporary residency, I can bring in an expensive desktop computer and explain that I am only here for 1 year and will be bringing it with me when I depart. I have previously had no trouble bringing in a desktop with a tourist...

Damn, that is irritating: 60 days provides such a small window (ends up being like 3 weeks to apply). So they are very strict on this? I guess I'll have to redo everything and apply in 4 months . . . This time I think I'll get 4 FBI reports, each staggered by 2 weeks so I end up with a large...

Can anyone confirm that FBI records (with apostille) are rejected by migraciones if slightly older than 60 days (but have not been in the U.S. during that time)? Mine will probably be about 75 days old (and I have not reentered the U.S.) by the time I apply for residency and I'm hoping I won't...

Thanks for the brainstorming, Steve. I appreciate it. I talked to banks about any sort of annuity I could purchase. But they said they started at five years. I feel foolish not looking more into CDs. It does look like I could do staggered CDs (1 month, 2 month, 3 month, etc.). I'll look into...

Thanks for the feedback, Steve. I originally looked into setting up a trust, but my estate lawyer said it would be overly complicated and expensive and instead recommended using a simple, but legally binding, promissory note. The agreement with the bank mirrors that of a trust: the family...

I'm finalizing the details for my residency and could use some help. (And, when completed, I'll post a detailed guide in case it helps others.) I have the funds. I know most people prove that they have had ar$8000 incoming every month (and a CPA letter affirming it). But I cannot prove that...

When getting financial documents (and letter from CPA) apostilled, do I need a U.S. apostille or can I obtain a California State apostille? And keep in mind: U.S. Apostille = 5-8 weeks California Apostille = 2 days California Apostille (official website): "The California Secretary of State...

How long does it take for them to do the translations? And I would appreciate PMs with the names and contact info of any translators that members have successfully used.

No one has any input? Disappointing. I thought this was a common way to obtain a Rentista residency.

California Burrito = horrible. They charge, what, us$13 for a burrito that is inferior to Taco Bell. The average burrito purchased in California for us$6 or less is 100x better. I highly recommend steering clear and instead going to La Fabrica del Taco, only a few blocks away, for tons of tasty...

I'm looking for input on using a self-paying, "irrevocable" trust to acquire a Rentista temporary residency. I plan on trying to do so in a month or two and so far have only found SteveinBsAs' good post here relating to it. My aim is to acquire temporary residency for 2 years and then acquire...

If a taxi tries to charge you +50% more because (A.) you're a foreigner and (B.) it's raining and there are few available taxis (i.e. few alternatives), then you are dealing with more than simple "free-market pricing." Most cities in the U.S. have stringent renter protection laws...

A big issue is landlords exploiting foreigners and increasing the rent -- in dollars -- by 10-25% a year. And that is on top of already charging 30-50% more than a local would pay. Such price gouging is common because the normal process of renting an apartment requires the renter to put up...

I was just at a pharmacy asking where to get particular orthotic devices and they said that the large clinic on nearby Cabildo has a HUGE supply of all kinds of medical braces and devices. Unfortunately, I didn't catch the cross-street (foolishly thought he said Azcuénaga, but that runs through...