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  1. Jakoval

    A Russian tried to Challenge Milei's new law for Citizenship and Lost in Federal Court

    I never said it was a bad thing. Personally I think it was a bit too easy too. Easy in the sense of short timeframe, not the bureaucracy. If anything the bureaucracy here is probably one of the most frustrating places.
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    A Russian tried to Challenge Milei's new law for Citizenship and Lost in Federal Court

    Under the old law, yes. As I mentioned earlier, marrying a native-born Argentine (either born to an Argentine parent or on Argentine soil) granted the same privilege as having a child born in Argentina. That’s why the term “anchor baby” is sometimes used. Such a newborn gives their parents the...
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    A Russian tried to Challenge Milei's new law for Citizenship and Lost in Federal Court

    Yes, I married a local but I believe most Russians who came here for citizenship, they came to have the 'anchor baby'. So, getting married to a native Argentine and having your baby born on Argentinian soil received the same privilege of having the 2-year wait waived.
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    A Russian tried to Challenge Milei's new law for Citizenship and Lost in Federal Court

    So glad I got mine before all this. Phewww
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    Now it’s official: you can get Argentine citizenship through large investments

    I thought both permanent residents and citizens were considered tax residents. I'm not sure how different they are in terms of tax payment etc. I tried asking Gemini and it says there's some difference but I'm still not sure I understand it LOL
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    Now it’s official: you can get Argentine citizenship through large investments

    It has some great benefits to some people whose original passport isn't strong. But if you already have a strong passport, you might not see the need for it. The other obvious benefit is that citizenship is permanent but Permanent Residency is ironically not and can be revoked if you commit a...
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    Did many expats move out of Buenos Aires due to the higher cost of living?

    Same thing happened to me. Once I sent a DM to someone, I was not banned but 'paused' for a few months I believe. I wasn't able to send any more DMs or post for a while.
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    ‘All crimes in Buenos Aires have fallen,’ says City Mayor Macri

    So far it hasn't happened again and let's hope it stays that way.
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    What happens if Argentina gets too expensive? What are alternative cities/countries to move to when it's overpriced in Argentina?

    My sister sent me a picture of this burger street vendor and look at the prices. The most expensive one is beef burger at 40 Baht which is roughly USD1.3 or 1800 pesos. Sometimes I'm tired of how things are so expensive here. If only the wage would catch up. 😞
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    What happens if Argentina gets too expensive? What are alternative cities/countries to move to when it's overpriced in Argentina?

    A bottle of 1.9 litters in Thailand costs 1.15 dollars or 1600 pesos 😞
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    Citizenship rejected!

    I appreciate your positive outlook but let's wait and see 😁
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    Big strike tomorrow! Anyone know if Ubers will be operating? I heard taxis are on strike too

    All is working, Didi, Uber and Cabify. I just used Cabify this morning.
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    Buenos Aires ranked the safest city in Latin America

    I don't know if I said this before but comparatively the bar is pretty low. Just saying 🤣🤣
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