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carpetbagger

(5,348 posts)

2. Family sponsorship.

Reply to MLAA (Reply #1)

Thu Aug 21, 2025, 10:52 PM

Aug 21

I recently married a Canadian. My plan before meeting her was retiring to Latin America if I didn't stay at my job until 57/health insurance on my pension.

Even at 55, I could have gotten in with a 3-year commitment to full-time rural work in my field.

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My permanent residency application is submitted. [View all] carpetbagger Aug 21 OP

Fingers crossed! MLAA Aug 21 #1

Family sponsorship. carpetbagger Aug 21 #2

We chose Panama PJMcK Aug 22 #3

Nice. carpetbagger Aug 22 #4

Our place is on the beach PJMcK Saturday #5