About sps

Currently Lives:

Eastern, WA, United States

Citizen of:

United States

Some Forum Posts:

Panama: A few Q's:

I own a company in the US and want to move to Panama and obtain Permanent Residency as a "Representative of a Foreign Company". I'll not be selling anything, and not need an office that is open to the public, as I will be doing research and marketing (all sales will be done through the office in the US). Can this be done? Can I bring my family with me? What are the costs associated with this (not moving costs, but legal fees, etc.)? Where do I start? Also, I have concerns about the Good Health Report, as I have herpes - Is this an issue that would bar my entry? In addition, when I was 18 years old (15 years ago), I was convicted of a felony (attempting to elude a police vehicle). I paid a fine and did community service. I never did jail time and I also had all my rights reinstated. Will this bar my entry? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Panama: Can it be done?:

I have the income needed to live quite comfortably in Panama - but can't (prefer not to) prove it. So I had an idea that I would like to know if it will work (and be legal to do). I understand that representatives of foreign companies can be granted permanent residency so long as the company has less than 10 workers in Panama. So, can I form a company in the US and then move to Panama as a representative? I would not be selling anything, or even need an office, as I would be in the country for research, and marketing (all sales paid to the US office). Yes, it would be a real company - not just a shell for an excuse to live in Panama. But it would be a very small operation with only a single additional employee living in the US to handle payments and other small tasks. If this is legal, could my family move with me and get permanent residence as well? What paperwork do I need in order to get permanent residency? Now here's the two hard questions to have to ask: I know that a Good health medical certificate and HIV Test might be required and I have herpes - will this cause me to fail the medical requirements? Also, I know that a Good standing report from the police or municipal authorities may be required and I was convicted of a felony (attempting to Elude a Police Vehicle) when I was 18 years old (adult record). I received no jail time, just a fine and community service. I had my rights reinstated. I am 33 years old now, so it was 15 years ago that this happened. Will this cause me to fail the Good Standing Report portion of the entry requirements? What costs am I looking at with regards to obtaining my permanent residence? Where do I start? Thanks in advance for all the help.

United States: I want to move to America!:

Funny, I want to move out of America! Well, North America anyway! Can't you just start a US Corporation, then hire yourself? This way you apply for your own work permit. Then work as a consultant so whoever you work for pays the corporation. I was just a thought. Good luck.

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