Immigration changes: Health, Education, Deportation

[skolka]

There are a few banks on the main street in the old section. The one at the bottom of hill only allows $200 per transaction and charges $5.00 dollars per transaction ( not including what your bank would charge). The one closest to the top allows $300 transaction and charges $6.00, not including your bank fee. How much you take out depends on your ATM card and bank. One of my banks only allows, $900 per day ( I was there two days and maxed out each day). My other card has unlimited withdrawals. I took about $6000 in total.

 

[Bajo_cero2]

Cases of citizenship at Federal Courts were already accepted after DNU 366/2025:

 

[RichardAlem]

Cases of citizenship at Federal Courts were already accepted after DNU 366/2025:

That is great news Bajo_cero2 as I would not want any good person to be exposed to the dysfunctional ineptness of Migraciones. My case was assigned in early May; for which I thank the fates.

 

[aloevera]

Does anyone know why the Congress hasn't approved (or rejected) the DNU 366/2025 yet? They were supposed to do it within 10 days, but I haven't seen anything indicating that it's been approved/rejected yet. Are they just being slow? It's been 1 month since it was published.

 

[steaksforthewin]

Does anyone know why the Congress hasn't approved (or rejected) the DNU 366/2025 yet? They were supposed to do it within 10 days, but I haven't seen anything indicating that it's been approved/rejected yet. Are they just being slow? It's been 1 month since it was published.

With DNUs, there’s no need for congressional approval: Congress merely has the right to reject them, and lack of rejection means approval.
Very crudely summarized: think of DNUs (which are executive orders more or less) as the executive’s way to legislate without the legislature, where the normal roles (of the legislative branch legislating and the president of the executive merely having veto power) are reversed.
That said, DNUs cannot be used for as many things as regular bills/laws can - but they’re quite powerful. And they get abused all the time as you’ll see the more you look into examples - this DNU is a great example (in it, the executive attempts to take the topic of citizenship away from the judiciary, to which it is given by the constitution.. the executive doesn’t have the power to unilaterally overrule the constitution, which is why this DNU won’t ultimately fly - but that’ll need to shake out in court first)

 

[Bajo_cero2]

With DNUs, there’s no need for congressional approval: Congress merely has the right to reject them, and lack of rejection means approval.
Very crudely summarized: think of DNUs (which are executive orders more or less) as the executive’s way to legislate without the legislature, where the normal roles (of the legislative branch legislating and the president of the executive merely having veto power) are reversed.
That said, DNUs cannot be used for as many things as regular bills/laws can - but they’re quite powerful. And they get abused all the time as you’ll see the more you look into examples - this DNU is a great example (in it, the executive attempts to take the topic of citizenship away from the judiciary, to which it is given by the constitution.. the executive doesn’t have the power to unilaterally overrule the constitution, which is why this DNU won’t ultimately fly - but that’ll need to shake out in court first)

This is not accurate. The the majority doctrine at Federal Courts during DNU 70/2017 was it does not exist because the Comisión Bicameral didn’t approved it (170 cases) against it is unconstitutional (120 cases) and it is constitutional (2 cases).

 

[Paige55]

Rentista Visa no longer leads to permanent residency? A friend of mine would have been on her third renewal in February and was looking forward to finally being able to settle her mind, settle down for good. Her lawyer is now saying that they aren't certain this path will be honored and that they could apply for another year of temporary residency, instead (would be her fourth).

I just looked at the Migration website, and where it used to advise on 'cambio de categoria' it now seems that permanent residency will only be granted to children of Argentine citizens born abroad or for family reunification after meeting those years of temp residency. Also, it looks like the rentista residency is capped at three years in total, so another renewal would be rejected anyhow. Seems it's all up in the air, but if you're on that track, it might be wise to contact your lawyers before you get too comfortable and see if they can ask for a clearer answer so you don't waste money/resources further pursuing a dream that won't materialize.

My friend is in shock, honestly. She'd put down roots and, well, maybe not wise in this world that's growing colder to immigration on all fronts. They move the goalposts every time you think you're able to breath and have some faith it'll work out.Those of you able to get in before the tumult, be very thankful, it seems to come down to the luck of the draw, any given year.

 

[autoluminescent]

Rentista Visa no longer leads to permanent residency? A friend of mine would have been on her third renewal in February and was looking forward to finally being able to settle her mind, settle down for good. Her lawyer is now saying that they aren't certain this path will be honored and that they could apply for another year of temporary residency, instead (would be her fourth).

I just looked at the Migration website, and where it used to advise on 'cambio de categoria' it now seems that permanent residency will only be granted to children of Argentine citizens born abroad or for family reunification after meeting those years of temp residency. Also, it looks like the rentista residency is capped at three years in total, so another renewal would be rejected anyhow. Seems it's all up in the air, but if you're on that track, it might be wise to contact your lawyers before you get too comfortable and see if they can ask for a clearer answer so you don't waste money/resources further pursuing a dream that won't materialize.

My friend is in shock, honestly. She'd put down roots and, well, maybe not wise in this world that's growing colder to immigration on all fronts. They move the goalposts every time you think you're able to breath and have some faith it'll work out.Those of you able to get in before the tumult, be very thankful, it seems to come down to the luck of the draw, any given year.

I'm not seeing what you're seeing Paige regarding Migraciones website - under Radicaciones Residencia Permanente it says:

¿A quién está dirigido?

A hijos de argentinos nativos, naturalizados o por opción que hayan nacido en el extranjero; a aquellos que, por arraigo, se encuentren habilitados para cambiar su categoría de residencia; y a quienes se encuentren habilitados para tal efecto por normativa vigente.

Also:

Si vas a realizar el cambio de categoría por arraigo:

• Además, debes tener arraigo por haber gozado de residencia temporaria por 2 años para nacionales MERCOSUR y 3 años para nacionales no MERCOSUR.
• Debes acreditar que cuentas con los medios económicos suficientes para subsistir en el país.

 

[Paige55]

I'm not seeing what you're seeing Paige regarding Migraciones website - under Radicaciones Residencia Permanente it says:

¿A quién está dirigido?

A hijos de argentinos nativos, naturalizados o por opción que hayan nacido en el extranjero; a aquellos que, por arraigo, se encuentren habilitados para cambiar su categoría de residencia; y a quienes se encuentren habilitados para tal efecto por normativa vigente.

Also:

Si vas a realizar el cambio de categoría por arraigo:

• Además, debes tener arraigo por haber gozado de residencia temporaria por 2 años para nacionales MERCOSUR y 3 años para nacionales no MERCOSUR.
• Debes acreditar que cuentas con los medios económicos suficientes para subsistir en el país.

For some reason I took that to mean that changing category would only be done if you had roots here that were familial/children. It's great if it remains that that only means that you have to be here three years in any category and will be renewed into a permanent residence so long as you still meet the criteria for your category when changing? Not sure why her lawyer advised that it might not be possible. I hope it's just one of those things that gets sorted. Thanks for the clarification. I read it wrong in my head to mean you had to have familial ties/roots now to gain permanent residency and not simply have been here under a temp residency category like rentista.

 

[autoluminescent]

For some reason I took that to mean that changing category would only be done if you had roots here that were familial/children. It's great if it remains that that only means that you have to be here three years in any category and will be renewed into a permanent residence so long as you still meet the criteria for your category when changing? Not sure why her lawyer advised that it might not be possible. I hope it's just one of those things that gets sorted. Thanks for the clarification. I read it wrong in my head to mean you had to have familial ties/roots now to gain permanent residency and not simply have been here under a temp residency category like rentista.

You did give me a minor heart attack

But yeah, I think everyone is a bit skeptical at the moment regarding temporary -> permanent residency requirements, myself included. I have a month to go before I reach my 3-year mark and despite my recent visit to Migraciones I still haven't received a clear answer about whether or not I'll be able to pursue permanent residency.