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    Update On Bagels

    I've gotten some really good bagels from Lucho's Homemade Treats. The baker (Lucho) speaks perfect English, too, if that's of concern, and delivers. https://www.facebook.com/LuchosTreats?ref=ts&fref=ts
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    Does my background check expire? - WORK VISA

    I was told by three separate migraciones officers (in January) that the FBI background check had no expiration date as long as I hadn't been back to the US in the meantime. I got my visa in January 2012 with a background check from June 2011. No problems. Who knows what it's like these days, but...
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    Can tourists buy health insurance in AR?

    I recommend private insurance. Especially compared to insurance in the States, it is pretty cheap and with good service. Many companies offer discounted plans for people under 25, if that applies to you. If you want to get care directly in Areco, you'd want to check with the people at your polo...
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    Getting Fingerprints for FBI

    In Feburary 2012, I was able to get my prints done at the Comisaria down the street. Bajo cero might have more up-to-date info than I do, but it doesn't hurt to ask. I brought two normal paper printouts of the forms from the FBI website and sent them both in for the background check, in case one...
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    Immigration Lawyer for Temporary Residence / Work Visa

    Hi mrproper, Unfortunately, there's no way that I could find to get the FBI criminal background check expedited (and believe me, I tried!). Do not use the expediting services authorized by the FBI for this purpose; they use digital fingerprints and only work for operations within the US. When I...
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    Visa Requirements

    The law may have changed in the last few months or it might be different for UK citizens, but when I got my work visa in late January, I was able to use an FBI background check that I had done in June 2011. I got the background check done and apostilled, then brought it with me to Argentina when...
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