Latina concerns

[Researcher]

     Maritime, why do you think she may not get a visa?

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[maritime04]

BAD LUCK, but other then that i do not think the visa would be denied. she has never left the country, no criminal record, no kids. but you never know.
 
and its not like living in the united states is our only option. There are alot of things i miss about the states.
1. the roads. and parking spaces
2. price of goods
3. my family and few friends i want to see again.
 
There is alot more opportunity for a women to earn a living, alot more worker protection then Colombia. I like Colombia, i do not want to come off like colombia is such a horrible place, becuase its an awsome country and the city of medellin is great too. every place has its ups and downs, but i came to ask myself if i were to drop dead, where would my family be better off in colombia, or US.
The housing market in the US especially florida is great right now, for those who saved some cash have a good job its a great time to buy. Colombia its 50% down and pay rates of 20% for 15 year term with prices that are at 20 year highs (medellin). I moved to Colombia to basiclly live better and take advantage of the exchange rate and power of the dollar, currently thats not the case, even though i earn EUR now.
 
My girl wants a career, and there are few opportunities, she works part time serving food for 27 mill a day and thats considered a good job here, she was estatic about finding work for 90 mil a week. ( which she gives half to her mother).
 
Even though we benfit as a family be living in the US, it wont be easy. she is a mommy girl, and family connection is strong, she miss the life style alot.

[Researcher]

         Maritime, sure anything can happen but most visas get turned down because of not enough proof of relationship.The time you have spent with your lady is well beyond what many guys spend with their fiances and many get approved. I made 9 trips to visit my wife after we were married and the woman that did our embassy interview commented that 9 trips was alot. So unless your relationship is not legit or for some reason you lie on your paperwork I'd say your lady's visa would be a slam dunk.It would take some really bad luck for her not to get it. Just do the paperwork and follow the instructions, you'll be fine.

       Having the option of living in Colombia with her is an awesome option.Not many guys have that as a backup plan.Good luck with whatever you decide.

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[fathertime]

The housing market in the US especially florida is great right now, for those who saved some cash have a good job its a great time to buy. Colombia its 50% down and pay rates of 20% for 15 year term with prices that are at 20 year highs (medellin). I moved to Colombia to basiclly live better and take advantage of the exchange rate and power of the dollar, currently thats not the case, even though i earn EUR now.
 
 

i'm not convinced that it is a great time to buy in a place like florida...like CA i know that the state has been hit hard but that was for a reason...if the jobs don't come back, then the house prices will continue to plummet....although part of me also thinks that with the inflating dollar, a fixed asset like a home will be a bargain in today's dollars.
What makes you believe that it is a great time to buy in Florida and in what part?
Thanks,

Fathertime!

[maritime04]

I think its a "buyers" market, especially if you are looking to buy a home, not an investment or second home. prices will continue to drop for another 1-2 years more, after that the cost of lending will rise, rates for money are good right now.
 
I am looking for a home to riase a family, not flip in 5 years, prices per square foot of new construction or 10-15 years old is affordable, 100 dollar range, especially south florida.
 
You compare that to Medellin, where looking to buy a home of equal size and see what you can find in barrios like poblado, sabeneta, belen, lurales ect....
 
And tell me where you can get money for 5-6 points in colombia? if you can afford it, and be responsible there is nothing wrong with the morgage system in the US. Compre it to Colombia, where its a cash market. i can think of alot better places to stick 150K in.
 
thats the money issue, simply you get more house for your money in better safer areas, then Colombia.
Personally i have been away from the states for 6 years now, my family barely vists me, and i am missing it, in Medellin we have little family, the city is getting expensive and crowded, plus i am looking to upgrade my license which requires classes which are only offered in south florida, so i can be at home take my classes, instead of commuting medellin to florida.