|
Nicaragua: Solentiname Islands near San Carlos:
Yes I used them to transfer money from the U.S. for the purchase of a large property. Very efficient.
I did use a different attorney for all of my research, documents and transfer of title, actually 2 different attorneys and they saved me a lot of heartache and financial loss on 2 properties, prior to my final selection. Fortunately for myself, I stumbled upon helpful and honest attorneys in Nicaragua.
Nicaragua: US Migration lawyer in Nicaragua?:
Having professional, successful friends in both Nica and ES, I have had more than a belly full of how disrespectful the interviewers are. My friends, both male and female, with money in the bank, quite a bit actually, thriving businesses, multiple properties, tax returns for their respective countries with incomes no less than 10 times the national average and they get turned down time and again. Having known them personally for years and their interests, the have no interest in staying the u.s. and want to go to visit friends and family (who by the way are there legally and have been for years and pay u.s. taxes) and they are always turned down cart blanche. I made a call to my Congressman who requested names to pursue it from his official capacity and my friends asked me not to. Reason: They had friends who had been turned down and calls had been made on their behalf within the u.s. to those who could take a second look. They were then notified by the embassies to come in for re-consideration, they were granted visa's after much humiliation from the embassy and threatened if they ever had intervention again. I personally know 3 young and exceptionally talented female students who went to the embassy in San S with letters from the prez (white house) and yes the letters were authentic and the embassy still refused to grant visa's for the same hypocritical reasons. The friends I know have the financial means to go illegally to the u.s. but that is CRAZY to them as they only want to visit. This "Merry Go Round" has continued for years. As a side note if you are from some other parts of this Screwed Up World, you can walk into the u.s. embassy and receive the visa in a heatbeat and then come over and create chaos if you so desire and be defended by our CRAZY u.s. government. Wow! How did we get here in the first place? Now that I have vented about 10% of my frustration, I will close by sincerely saying, all the best to all.
Nicaragua: Availability of taxi/shuttle from tegucigalpa to Granada:
Having traveled Honduras a number of times, I would recommend against taxi or private transportation unless it is via someone whom you personally know. If you have survived Tegucigalpa for awhile, you are more fortunate than many expats.
As a follow up to the above, you may think about the additional trouble to arrange your companion dog via air and perhaps some delay for a few hours for the official/officials to meet you in MGA airport, as this would be much less risky and much more comfortable, not to mention the travel time over land. Wish I had the perfect solution. All the best to you regardless.
As for elevations in Nica, Jinotega is at around 3600-3700 feet, Matagalpa around 2200-2300 feet. This make for a big difference in comfort level. If you look in a 15 to 20 km radius of both, you will find some areas of higher elevation but very limited on available amenities. As for Jinotepe, it is lower in elevation than Matagalpa and usually the temp is more uncomfortable.
Nicaragua: Relocation:
Having been over most of the country, I definitely find Jinotega to be much better than Esteli, climate wise and otherwise, however, by visiting each for 4 or 5 days will give a personal perspective. 2 or 3 during different months will develop a true picture of consistency.
Nicaragua: Service dog import process:
I have no information regarding your service companion. If possible be sure to spend some time in Jinotega also. Better climate, environment and somewhat cleaner.
Nicaragua: Home Builder contemplating move to Ncaragua:
atz pretty well nailed it with the brief summation. First you and your wife should come down for 2 to 3 months and travel around while scouting it out for what you have in mind. Second, do not trust anyone unless you have contacts which you know and can afford to trust. Third, there are a few various visa's, one or more may work for you if you decide to make the move. Fourth, Nicaragua is a great location for some people and I have found the poorest to be the most honest and scrupulous, hardest working also. Fifth, you will find your pay to be much less than anywhere in the U.S.. I find qualified Project Planners/Managers for all my building needs for $20-$25 per day and they know their business, (could get them for less, but they are worth the extra bit simply because of their knowledge and honesty) with no surprises before, during or after the work. I consider myself fortunate in this, as there are others whose experience has not been so good.
Nicaragua: El Carmen, Jinotepe:
Do not know this particular development. I do know the process for purchasing a home or property usually takes much longer than you anticipate for the final documents to be signed off. Be sure to get an honest attorney in the general area. These can be hard to find, however there are some who are extremely trustworthy and will do extensive research re: the legitimacy and ability to receive a totally clear title with no surprises.
I am in my 14th month of a transaction and hope to conclude wthin the next 90 days. Have exactly 1 more government official to sign off and this will most likely be 90 days and hopefullly less. I did buy a fairly large property with no improvements for farming/ranching. Have been very fortunate re; my legal reps and their due diligence for me.
Enjoy and take care.
Are you sure you want to locate in the Carazo/Jinotepe vicinity?
Nicaragua: moving to nicaragua:
Wow! There are a number of official requirements for you to actually get residency in Nicaragua. There are websites which can guide you in this. Best to get a reputable attorney to assist you in this as it sounds like you may not be prepared to move through the maze alone. I have been going to Nicaragua for several years with a lot of exposure at the local culture level and limited exposure at the tourist level. Definitely two totally different worlds, both full of surprises. I can say, the vast majority of the Nica folk are down to earth and extremely gracious.
You will need a police report from you home area, translated and certified, retirement income documentation, submission to immigration for a residency, (Retirement?) It is possible you can find the complete list on this website.
Just be sure to have all the documents the first time or you will be in for a much longer haul and it will be 1 step forward and 10 steps backwards, or at least it will seem that way. Please realize that with most of the residency visas you must get permission from the govenment to leave the country each time, so far that has not been difficult, but things do change. Also they usually require you to be in the country for specific minimum times with the pensionado visa, but it does have some perks with it.
Stay safe and enjoy.
El Salvador: Residency Requirements:
Hoping to be brief.
You can also fly, drive, bus, walk, etc., to Belize, Costa Rica, Panama or any other country out of the C-4 (Guat., ES, Hon., Nica.) and do the 3 day thing.
MoonRay is correct as well about Cuba, Mexico and the NIT as a tourist. No time to comment of additional items, or the "wise-guy".
Will say there are some extremely safe places in ES and the people as a whole are superb and gracious.
Stay away from Mara's and Ms..., etc. areas. There are areas in SS and other parts of ES totally under their ruthless control. The great news is: The Military and the Police has begun an offensive that may actually have "some teeth".
Wishing all the best to all of you.
| |
Login to Contact JimGM1
About JimGM1
