Martin
@mnieves79
Puerto Rican expat in Canada
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About me
Puerto Rican
Lives in Ottawa
Speaks English & Spanish
Registration: 19 October 2011
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DHS and TSA will stop accepting PR driver license by ReyP
Looks like within 120 days if nothing changes, you will not be able to enter a Federal building or take a flight unless something changes. Apparently the Driver license from PR and about 9 other states are not going to be acceptable soon unless the ...
Come on. Lets be honest. If is way too easy to get a drivers license in PR. When I got my license in NY I had to provide birth certificate and 6 points of identification. I know PR made some improvements a few years back. Previously a PR license was ... Read More
At what elevation in PR do mosquitos cease to exist? by csmi
At what elevation in PR do mosquitos cease to exist? Ive heard that at a certain level in the mountains it is too cold for them
I think at about 10 meters below sea level. Good luck! Read More
Just in case in need of human emergency physical care, where to go? by DeborahMarchant
Hola :cheers: Just in case we humans need emergency medical attention, where are the best places to go in Puerto Rico? My husband is looking for a nearby, & a great place (or places) to take employees, who are building the new International ...
What do you think? I'm from PR and most of my family is there. Things are bad but never bad enough to move someone with a broken back or leg. If you are an employer and worried about your employees getting hurt, follow OSHA guidelines and try ... Read More
Just in case in need of human emergency physical care, where to go? by DeborahMarchant
Hola :cheers: Just in case we humans need emergency medical attention, where are the best places to go in Puerto Rico? My husband is looking for a nearby, & a great place (or places) to take employees, who are building the new International ...
Someone with some of the injuries you describe should not be moved. Yor risk causing further injury, getting stuck in traffic or getting into a fatAl accident. The responsible thing to do is call 911 and wait for an ambulance. 911 does exist in the ... Read More
Driving license in Canada by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Canada? What are the formalities to get a drivers licence in Canada? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
The rules for getting a license vary per province. Ontario has a graduated license system. Every new driver starts with a G1 (similar to a learner's permit in other countries). After taking a road test a year later you can get a G2 which is a ... Read More
Public transportation in Ottawa by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Ottawa ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
I drive. Ottawa has bus routes throughout the region but no rapid transit such as trains. It is safe but when the drivers go on strike they paralize the entire capital region. Their last strike lasted months. Traffic for commuters is brutal during ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Puerto Rico by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Puerto Rico ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Puerto Rico ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services ...
I'm a personal banker and have opened many accounts for customers without an SSN. Banks in Puerto Rico are part of the U.S. banking system with few differences in tax laws. The problem is that most personal bankers in PR are inexperienced to say the ... Read More
Moving to PR (original, eh?) by smyles
My husband has been transferred to PR. Currently we live in Bermuda. (I am Bermudian/Canadian). I've never been to the island, but will plan a trip or two before we actually move. My questions tend to be more around the financial/administrative ...
The tax situation in Puerto Rico is very unique. As a U.S. territory we are citizens of the United States but there is an agreement between the island's government and the Federal government to avoid double filing. Person's working in Puerto Rico ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Puerto Rico by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Puerto Rico ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Puerto Rico ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services ...
Banking regulations actually do NOT require a Social Security Number. You are required to provide two forms of ID & proof of address in PR. If you are opening an interest bearing account and you do not have a SSN or Tax ID then you will complete a ... Read More
Moving to PR (original, eh?) by smyles
My husband has been transferred to PR. Currently we live in Bermuda. (I am Bermudian/Canadian). I've never been to the island, but will plan a trip or two before we actually move. My questions tend to be more around the financial/administrative ...
What country's tax code are you referring to? If you are working for any U.S. Federal agency in Puerto Rico you will have to file an U.S. Tax return which will ask about rental income (anywhere in the world). If you are working for any other ... Read More
Moving to Puerto Rico.... by ajvazquez
Hello, I have been reading all the post here....some very helpful, some not so helpful, some is really discouraging! They will not change our minds....We are going to move to Puerto Rico with in the next year. (hopefully right after Christmas!) My ...
Definitely ship your cars. Cost of used cars in PR are very expensive. Even a 1980's beater sells for thousands. It's ridiculus what people try to sell cars for in Puerto Rico. I agree with the previous posts that Rosa del Monte is the way to ... Read More