justderrick said:
I can most likely have a company sponser me as a technician but I don't see myself working right away once I land in the country. I thought I'd be okay with just having my documento de domicillio once I show proof that I am residing somewhere.
If you have a company "sponsor" you you would be applying for temporary residency based on a work contract and if you didn't actually work for them they would likely be in trouble with migraciones, so it would be wise not to pursue that route.
A certificado de domicilo would only be required by migraciones if you were apply for temporary residency. It does not confer any right to stay in the country.
justderrick said:
I was actually told directly at Migraciones that I may be able to obtain temporary visa by going to el registro civil and saying that I have a girlfriend and can provide proof.
I know you can obtain it through marriage but I was shocked that he told me this but he did say some Registro Civiles will acknowledge it.
You can obtain permanent residency through marriage and never have to deal with migraciones again, but because you are a foreigner you would still have to obtain the permanent residency at migraciones.
justderrick said:
It's good to know I can drive though Buenos Aires without DNI. My final documents from that I need to take is my criminal background check and I will get an international drivers permit as well believe I leave and probably renew my drivers license as well.
Keep in mind that your foreign license will only be valid as long as your tourist visa is valid. I am not absolutely sure that the 90 day extension of the tourist visa gives you an additional 90 days to drive with you foreign license.
Be sure to ask your insurance agent if you will be covered in an accident (or any claim) if you don't have an Argentine license. They will sell you a policy but they may not even know for sure if the insurance will pay a claim if you don't have one.
You will only need a criminal background check if you are applying for temporary or permanent residency and the background check must be recent (no more than 90 days old) when you apply for the residency).
justderrick said:
I m bringing all of my belongings with me through air travel. I will be making (2) round trips to Argentina. My first flight with my clothes, bike and laptop and second trip with more clothes, tools and my guitar. My tools probably round around 3000 USD that I will be flying with and it may be a gamble but it's one I'm willing to take because I don't know how else I'd be able to bring in my stuff without temporary residency. That 3000USD can be an easy 6000USD in Argentina, that's if I can find the equipment out there.
I think you should be prepared to pay 50% duty on whatever migraciones says your equipment is worth when you try to bring it in with you. They might not take into account that the equipment is used. Another question is whether they will use US or Argentine prices to determine their value.
Since the last time I flew into EZE I hear they are using the red light-green light system for screening luggage. I'm not exactly sure what would happen if you didn't declare your equipment and got the red light, but I am sure it would cost a lot more if that happened.
Then again, they mare care even less about some used tools than phones and laptops that are more than 18 months old.
justderrick said:
My mirgraciones papers for information on residency with work visa when I went there directly.
http://i.imgur.com/QNQhShE.jpg
Are your sure that you could get a job as a migratory worker (as an air conditioning/refrigeration technician)? I thought "work visas" were given when an employer could prove that the work could not be performed by an Argentine. I have always been able to find an installer or repair technician when I've need one.