Recommendations for law firms specializing in immigration

@Aljj

hello and welcome !

While waiting for members' replies, feel free to have a look at the listing in the business directory : https://www.expat.com/en/business/south … -services/

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all the best

Bhavna

Hi! I would recommend Immi Legal; they're very comprehensive and excellent at what they do. A very heartfelt team that gets the work done. I believe they did investment as well.

@Aljj

Hi,

Good call on getting a consultation before committing to the plan. With the Argentina investor residency (residencia temporaria como inversionista), preparation makes the difference, and your nationality does add some steps worth planning for.

Investor residency in Argentina: what to clarify in the consultation

1. Entry visa: Iraqi citizens need a consular visa to enter Argentina, so a key question is whether to apply through an Argentine consulate abroad or after arriving with the proper visa.
2. The investment itself: it must be a productive investment (a real business, not just money in a bank account). The minimum amount and how it must be documented are set by the current regulations, so confirm them with your lawyer when you apply, since Argentine immigration rules have changed several times recently.
3. Lawful origin of funds: you will need to show where the money comes from, with documents that Argentine authorities accept.
4. Documents from Iraq: birth certificate and criminal record certificate, legalized or apostilled as applicable and translated into Spanish by a certified translator. Start early, because these steps usually take the longest.
5. Business structure: what type of company to open and how to register it, so that the business also supports the residency application.

How to choose an immigration lawyer in Argentina

Whoever you choose, I would ask three things before paying: whether they have handled investor residency cases (not only rentista or retirement visas), whether they have worked with clients who needed a consular visa, and whether the fee is fixed and in writing, with a clear list of what is included.

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Best of luck with your plans!

Best regards,

Elías Kier Joffe

Attorney at Law | Immigration Lawyer in Argentina

Kier Joffe, Buenos Aires