I came to Argentina 4 years ago from the U.S. on a extended vacation with my wife who was born here. While being treated for a minor injury, one of the tests revealed I had a life threatening condition which could only be cured by a new, and very expensive drug. By the grace of God, my wife's family knew a prominent doctor who was able to enroll me in an experimental program here which provided the drug for free. The treatment however lasted 18 months. I obviously did not attempt to leave the Country to renew my visa knowing i could never extend it that long. My treatment was 100% successful, however I am now 3 years over my visa and I am afraid I might not be permitted back if I should leave Argentina. I have built a life here and wish to remain. Any advice would be appreciated.
Since your wife was born here I will assume she is a citizen. Thus the path citizenship is fairly straight forward as you are entitled to it because because you are married to Argentinian. Law 346 Art 2.7 see below and the link at the bottom of the post. So as Steve pointed you have allot going for with the time here and the fact you married to an Argentinian. Good luck!
CITIZENSHIP LAW
Law 346
The Senate and Chamber of Deputies of the Argentine Nation gathered in Congress, etc., sanction with force of
law:
Title 1 - Of the Argentines
Art. 1 ° They are Argentines:
- 1 ° All individuals born or born in the territory of the Argentine Republic, whatever the nationality of their parents, with the exception of the children of foreign Ministers and members of the Legation residing in the Republic.
- 2 ° The children of native Argentines, who having been born in a foreign country opt for the citizenship of origin.
- 3 ° Those born in the Legations and warships of the Republic.
- 4 ° Those born in the republics that were part of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata, before the emancipation of those, and who have resided in the territory of the Nation, expressing their will to be so.
- 5 ° Those born in neutral seas under the Argentine flag.
Title 2 - Citizens by naturalization
Art. 2 - They are citizens by naturalization:
1 Foreigners over 18 years of age, who resided in the Republic for two consecutive years and expressed their willingness to be before the federal judges of section.
2 Foreigners who accredit said judges to have lent, whatever the time of their residence, some of the following services:
1 ° To have honestly carried out jobs in the Nation, or in the provinces, inside or outside the Republic.
2 ° Have served in the Army or in the squad, or have attended a war function in defense of the Nation.
3 ° Have established a new industry in the country, or introduced a useful invention.
4th Be a businessman or railroad builder in any of the provinces.
5 ° To be part of the established colonies or to be established in future, either in national territories or those of the provinces, provided that they possess some real property in them.
6 ° To inhabit or populate national territories in the current border lines or outside them.
7 ° To be married to an Argentine woman in any of the Provinces.
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