[Marcia]

My son and his girlfriend had a son born in Costa Rica last year and the child bears my son’s last name on his birth certificate. My son now has his permanent residency. As his mother do I also qualify without having to apply for another status?

[Marcia]

In regards to you saying “An enclosed compound, electronic security measures, and trained guards and dogs still doesn’t prevent burglary, it just makes it a bigger challenge and target.” I agree. A criminal mind would think ‘what are they protecting, must be a lot of valuable stuff there.’ As I said in an earlier post, my son was burglarized and beaten along with his wife, their maid and two security guards. His four large dogs were drugged and the security fence and barbed wire didn’t stop the criminals. They even disarmed the security system.

A low profile seems to be the way to live as many have said. After reading this string I’ve decided to stay in the US and not move to Costa Rica as I had planned. I couldn’t live with the restraints of life style and the constant worry of being attacked. I live in a small community in Northern California and know that bad things can happen here too but so far I can be out at night, wear jewelry when I want, and all in all feel safe. Our police department protects us. I’ve heard that even them you can’t trust in Costa Rica. Also, I don’t think I could live on mostly rice and beans. I’m a lots of green leafy vegetables person who believes a salad a day keeps the doctor away. I wish you all well and a safe and happy existence.

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[Marcia]

Is any respect shown to the elderly? I’m a 77 year-old woman. Will that make me a “target” to get mugged or robbed? Or will it be in my favor? Simply put, dressed simply without jewelry would I be safe walking the street in downtown San Jose? or driving an older conservative car to and from home?

[Marcia]

In a residential area of San Jose, behind a security fence with patrolling guards and dogs. My son is a San Jose businessman and we think it may have been an “inside” job because the thieves wore suits and ties. There have been other incidents – a relative robbed, beaten and killed while walking in town in the daylight (nobody stopped to help him) and a friend who was on her morning run was knocked to the ground so thieves could steal her Walkman.

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[Marcia]

I feel for you Marvella. My son was burglarized, his home ransacked, everything of value stolen, his wife, their maid and he were all beaten up. They drugged his four dogs, mugged and tied up his two security guards, disalarmed his security system and were dressed in suits and ties. That to me sounds like a movie. Oh, his wife was seven months pregnant at the time but that didn’t stop them from socking and kicking her. She was black and blue all over but the baby was okay. My son now has weapons and will shoot at anyone who comes near his property or family with the intent to kill them and face the consequences. Keep your low profile and keep safe.

[Marcia]

What is the income amount requirement for Pensionado status. And, during the waiting period before it becomes permanent what happens to me if they raise the amount requirement? I plan to move to and live in CR permanently.
Thank you~

[Marcia]

I plan to move to Costa Rica permanently within the next six months. My Social Security is $1,400 per mo. If I obtain my Pensionado residency will the proposed $2,000 per month be retroactive? In other words will I lose my residency status? I’ve read so much but nobody tells what the present income requirement is as of 12/2008. Is it still $600 per month or is it $2,00 per month? Thank you.

[Marcia]

Once I’m relocated in Costa Rica I would love such an evening. I’ll be living in San Jose so it works for me. Please keep us posted Scott.
Marcia

[Marcia]

I have a qualified professional in CR who will do the Pensionado process for me. What I need to know (because he’s away for two months) is what paperwork I need and can it be certified once I’m in CR? Or does it have to be certified/authenicated from here in the US? I ask this because I’m disabeled and traveling in and out of the country would be difficult for me. I live in No. California and the nearest Consulant is in Los Angeles which is impossible for me to get to.
Thank you for your kindness,
Marcia

[Marcia]

I appreciate your guidance Scott. My son just got his permanent residency and had someone help him. He had to do it from CR and wants to save me that hassel.
Be Well,
Marcia

[Marcia]

Sorry Scott and thank you.

[Marcia]

Thank you very much for your reply. I was referring mostly to costume jewelry and not diamonds, gold, etc. I guess I’ll be conservative which is my style anyway. I’ll see what the other ladies do and follow suit. Thank you again.

[Marcia]

Thank you Maravella. I guess I’ll have a jewelry sale here before I go, or store it all away for my daughter.

[Marcia]

After reading every post in this thread I have a question: can anyone tell me of a Sportsbook that has been shut down or one that the owners have been arrested? If gambling is legal in CR, and it is, then the only people that should be involved are the US citizens who are not paying taxes on their winnings.

[Marcia]

What about us women? Any decent beauty shops, hair stylists in the Escazu area?

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