When they ask how long you’re staying don’t say months. It’s when people look like they moved in that seem to get bothered. Even if you did move in. I’d always say “a few weeks”

You need $ in bank approx too. But yes that should work.

Awesome!!!!

@Andi **********

annoying. I coulda done in USA if I knew it’d get extra looked at.

@Andi **********

yes, for ease.

@Andi **********

I was told by lawyer consultant to apply via Cambodia or Laos. I hope that doesn’t cause me 5 years of issues.

@Calvin *****

It’s about all you can do if you retired before 50. “Tracking our finances is our only job”

I had to establish a brand-new LLC in New Mexico (saving $600 compared to my home state), secure a registered business address with a virtual mailbox there, obtain an EIN, set up a business bank account, deposit $20,000 (coulda done w $3k) into it, and begin making biweekly consultant payments to my husband. After four payments, we felt confident and proceeded with the application.

Supporting documents included:

• A letter from me authorizing him to work

• A contract as proof of employment

• Pay stubs

• His bank statements showing a $16,000 balance along with the deposited payments

• Moderate spending to ensure the account appeared active without depleting funds

Now, he is officially a financial consultant—the income just happens to originate from the proceeds of our home and rental property sales.

Why risk it when they already are being all extra cautious with dtv and tourists etc.

Have friend sent back 3x for letters and then a page bend in passport etc.

Just stay 100% in line and under radar.

Go in on Ed visa or something. 2 language classes a week for 1-2 hours. You get a year to save up the $15k. Cost $300-600 for the classes.