U.S. social security payments in Col?

DOES ANYONE KNOW IF ITS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS IN COLOMBIA??THANKS,ART

By arthur brode on Dec 29, 2005, 19:23 in Friendly Talkzone.

Gator says on Dec 29, 2005, 19:41:

Yes!!! nt

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 29, 2005, 20:01:

THANKS GATOR I SUPPOSE THAT I WILL NOTIFY SOCIAL SECURITY AND LET THEM KNOW THAT I WILL BE RELOCATING TO COLOMBIA

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Gator says on Dec 29, 2005, 20:27:

Here is a little more info... http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10137.html

The US Embassy Bogotá has a benefits officer who assists individuals who wish to receive SS benefit checks in Colombia. Takes three/four months to set up.

http://bogota.usembassy.gov/wwwsc133.shtml#English

Call Citibank, international banking, in New York City. You may be able to open an account and have direct deposit.

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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tomtom33 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 29, 2005, 23:30:

I have a few years to go, but my Social Security check will be directly deposited into my US bank account. I can make ATM withdrawals in pesos when I need money.

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dwmte says on Dec 30, 2005, 03:45:

that's what a friend told me... just like GIB, i can have it deposited here and withdraw there. unfortunately, if they know i'm living there, they will remove the SSI portion of my SS. so, the wise man knows how to keep secret things secret.

dw

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arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 30, 2005, 05:35:

THANKS TOMTOM33,GRINGOINBOGOA,DWMTE.I JUST CALLED MY BANK.THEY SAID THAT MY ATM CARD ONLY VALID IN THE U.S.,CANADA AND PUERTO RICO(WHERE IAM PRESENTLY LOCATED)

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aztec says on Dec 30, 2005, 05:46:

ATM CARD arthur brode, first time I have heard of an ATM card so restrictive. Perhaps you need a different bank.

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dwmte says on Dec 30, 2005, 05:57:

mario... just curious...what's the attachment to the blurb at the end of your posts?

dw

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dwmte says on Dec 30, 2005, 05:57:

mario... just curious...what's the attachment to the blurb at the end of your posts?

dw

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arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 30, 2005, 17:50:

GRINGOINBOGOTA I THINK MY ATM CARD HAS BOTH OF THOSE,SIRUS AND PLUS.I WILL CHECK....RIGHT NOW I CANT FIND MY CARD.I THINK IT GOT SWALLOWED.MY BANK IS SENDING ME ANOTHER IN THE MAIL.WHEN IT ARRIVES I WILL CONFIRM THAT.THANKS,ART

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BE1900 says on Dec 30, 2005, 20:04:

Hola amigos soy un barranquillero que he vivido muchos anos fuera de B/quilla quisiera informacion referentes a la compra de una casa o apartamento en buena area, frasco242

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arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 31, 2005, 11:31:

HA HA HA G.I.B.,DO YOU KNOW IF ITS POSSIBLE FOR MR TO STAY IN COLOMBIA FOR MORE THAN A YEAR?IF SO,HOW?I DONT THINK I QUALIFY FOR A VISA.THANKS,ART

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rocinante says on Dec 31, 2005, 11:56:

marios tag has to do with dingleberries - it's a famous quote that he has shortened. Here it is in its entirety:

"The angle of the dangle of the dingle is directly proportionate to the swerve of the curve of the turd. But if you jiggle and wiggle the plurp is directly proportionate to the plop, judging by the splash on you ass" - Pat McKlingon

Honestly, whenever I read it I think of shit - probably because I have shit for brains

"World economic indicators point to a democrat winning 2008. It will surely be Obama. Not that the US president actually runs the US." Feb 5, 2008

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tomtom33 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 31, 2005, 11:57:

Art Try turning off the caps.

Anyone can qualify for a VISA. To get a Rentista, for example, all you need to do is show an income of US$2000 per month or US$24,000 in negotiable securities.

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rocinante says on Dec 31, 2005, 12:03:

tomtom33 Whats a rentista?

What constitutes proof of $2000K/Mo income and does that income need to be "cashed" or deposited in a Colombian bank?

If one shows pay stubs going back a year is that good enough or do they want a W2?

Also the US $24,000 in negotiable securities - does this need to be on deposit with a Colombian bank or can I show, say, a Morgan Stanley account statement?

Thanks in advance as I'm not sure I want to do the Student Visa thing.

"World economic indicators point to a democrat winning 2008. It will surely be Obama. Not that the US president actually runs the US." Feb 5, 2008

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arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 31, 2005, 12:30:

TOMTOM MY INCOME IS $700.00/MONTH FROM SOCIAL SECURITY

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arthur brode (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 31, 2005, 12:37:

FRASCO CHEQUEA METROCUADRADO EN WWW.ELTIEMPO.COM

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Gator says on Dec 31, 2005, 13:56:

A Rentista... visa is issued to an individual who has a MONTHLY in come of at least 15 time the annual minimum wage in Colombia. For proof the original of the certification for funds issued by the official entity, bank, financial enterprise, social security institution, insurance company or any other private company, recognized by the US government that pays or rotates the income that will verify the original outside monthly income. For a PENSIONER visa you need funds, verified, of at least 10 time the monthly minimum income in Colombia.

Best place to start, in fact you must start the process at a Colombian Consulate.

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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tomtom33 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Dec 31, 2005, 14:14:

Evidence of financial stability. I am not interested in showing anyone in Colombia any more about my finances than I must. Therefore, I have my bank send me a letter giving the value of an account that is greater than US$24,000. I type out a statement that the letter is true and original and sign the statement. Then I have my signature notarized. Then I have the notary apostilled. This has been acceptable to two different Deputy Consuls in the Chicago Embassy for my last two VISAs.

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