Gov't page for different official documents
The following web page has tons of info on what, how and where to get DNI, Criminal history, and other important papers for any DNI, visa, etc. Questions you might have. Check the Tramite tab for critical info. For example, tells you what papers you need for criminal history, different places you can go to, how much it costs. Very informative stuff for those that need it.
[url]http://www.argentina.gov.ar/argentina/portal/paginas.dhtml?pagina=356[/url]
2 year residence papers, DNI - renewel
For those of you with the 2 year residence status letter, most expiring around May 2007, as well as the follow-up Foreigner DNI; here is some info.
I went to Immigration this morning to ask about the renewal procedure. I had heard that they will not renew the DNI until immigration okays their original papers. If you do not have the DNI you will still need to get another 2 year renewal (I think) under the original plan.
The girl at the desk said they had no procedure in place yet on how to renew- she could not advise if I needed another criminal history from the USA, or Arg. Or any other original paperwork (she semed to think I would need the papers - then agian we are not taliking about someone who runs the place) She recommended calling about a month before the expiration date for info. There are going to be thousands of Chinese going through this procedure as well so I imagine it will be a mess!
Walked over to 25 of May building where DNI busines is handled. The girl there (no appt. Needed fo foreigner information requests) confirmed that my DNI is easily renewed for a small fee after Immigration figures out how they are going to okay the letter.
Remember the original 2 year letter was done under a special decree from the President creating a new program so it is all still up in the air.