TEXTOMEX
American looking for information about Mexico
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15
About me
American, Single
Speaks English and learning Spanish.
Registration: 13 October 2016
Activity
RSSV - Retirement Visa for a 13A visa holder. by alwish1
Hello. This is my very first post. I am an American citizen resident in the Philippines for 8 years and holder of the 13A visa (expires 2027). SRRV seems to have certain advantages and benefits over my 13A visa and wonder if it would be possible for ...
@danfinn Thanks for the quick response. So I鈥檓 a US veteran married to a Filipina. Newly married in August and hear about guy having to jump through hoops for their 13A鈥檚. Gracias from Texas 馃馃憤馃徎 Read More
RSSV - Retirement Visa for a 13A visa holder. by alwish1
Hello. This is my very first post. I am an American citizen resident in the Philippines for 8 years and holder of the 13A visa (expires 2027). SRRV seems to have certain advantages and benefits over my 13A visa and wonder if it would be possible for ...
@danfinn Hi Dan, are you a veteran? If so does it matter if officer or enlisted? What is confusing me is the 鈥漚nnual鈥� fee of $360. Is this your situation? Thanks Read More
Bringing new Filipina wife to visit the US. by TEXTOMEX
I鈥檓 trying to bring my new Filipina wife to the US by the USCIS I-130/I-130a. ($525.USD) Through paid consultation ($150 /45 min.). I鈥檓 quoted minimum $5,000.00 USD and it will probably take 8 to 12 months processing with the USCIS. ...
@mumzy1 Her US VISA was as a Domestic Helper traveling with her employer鈥欌�檚 family. She just tried the Nonimmigrant VISA twice. No luck, so we got married. Read More
Bringing new Filipina wife to visit the US. by TEXTOMEX
I鈥檓 trying to bring my new Filipina wife to the US by the USCIS I-130/I-130a. ($525.USD) Through paid consultation ($150 /45 min.). I鈥檓 quoted minimum $5,000.00 USD and it will probably take 8 to 12 months processing with the USCIS. ...
Bob, are you married yet? If not, have you applied for the K1 visa or the nonimmigrant visa? After 2 failed nonimmigrant visa interviews I just went returned back to the Philippines (I had just left 3 weeks earlier after a 41 day stay) and we g ... Read More
Bringing new Filipina wife to visit the US.
I鈥檓 trying to bring my new Filipina wife to the US by the USCIS I-130/I-130a. ($525.USD) Through paid consultation ($150 /45 min.). I鈥檓 quoted minimum $5,000.00 USD and it will probably take 8 to 12 months processing with the USCIS. ... Read More
100% disabled veterans and healthcare in Mexico?
I'm 100% DAV and not sure how vets use this for healthcare in Mexico. I'd prefer not going back to the US if possible. I'm not against paying out of pocket for minor visits (I do that here in Texas rather than mess with the bureaucracy ... Read More
LGBT community in Mexico by jalvarez11
We are looking to move to Lake Chapala and we were wondering if anyone can give us any feedback about the safety for LGBT people. We are a mature retired couple.
Nothing ever happened to gay's in my city of Allen,TX. If your effeminate, fine, go with it. Are you planning a coup? Are you going to walk around town in black leather chaps baring your Gluteus Maximus? It's the "in-your-face" ... Read More
20 tips for your survival by jonnydanger
Different strokes .. I live in a pueblo of 1600 people. I am the only Gringo here. I like it that way. I have no interest in Gringos, especially the Lake Chapala types, tourists with furniture with a vocab limited to: How much? Wheres the beer? ...
All great, but " Once my house was broken into, I called the police, they asked for gas money." :one Read More
Rosarito, ensenada, San Felipe or? by Jasmine1955
Which area do you think is best? Couple in our 60's Not athletic, homebodies but still like sightseeing and cultures Biggest goals are easier lifestyle in areas of slower pace, affordable without worrying all the time, much better weather than ...
To jamesr3939 , where is the Las Palmas you speak of? :unsure Thanks Dan Read More
Photo by lesterajijic
I am a new member and will someone explain to me how I add a photo to my membership. Thank you in advance, Lester and Barbara
Hola. Do you have a photo you would like to use saved on your computer or on a flash drive? If not start there. Go to the little avatar in a circle on the top right of your monitor/screen. Right click on that. Right click on edit. Right click on ... Read More
Moving to Merida by lesterajijic
My name is Lester and my fianc茅, Barbara and I have leased a colonial style house for three years in Merida and plan to move there the end of July, 2017. We have lived in Ajijic, Jalisco for several years and look forward to living in a larger ...
Congratulations. I'm not there, or even in Mexico yet. But it sounds like you are very fortunate and have a lot to look forward to. :cheers: Dan Read More
pakistani community in Mexico by Guestposter984
Hi brother How r u? Im from pakistan and moving inshAllah mexico city. So i need information about mexico about living jobs and pakistani community and hows ur life going there? From Sbutt
Hopefully Mexico doesa hellofalot better screen墨ngthan everyother countryhas. God helpus! Read More
Electricity cost in Rosarito area by Eous1
Hello! I'm considering buying a small property in Rosarito and retire there in about 2 years. A friend of mine bought a condo unit in a newer high rise and said that she pays about $300 per month for electricity although she's only there ...
I get confused about the cost of things in some of these threads. In this I see $300.00 a month. I think that is USD. Then I see 150$ pesos and 132$ PESOS. Doesn't 132$ PESOS = $6.53 USD???? Thanks. Dan Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourself here 聳 4th quarter of 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hola, my name is Dan, middle-aged (56), single/long time divorced, and toying with Puerto Rico (USA), Panama and most likely Baja California (Playas de Tijuana, Rosarito, or Ensenada) due to the proximity to VA in San Diego. I'm planning on ... Read More