So last week we went in to check on the paperwork necessary for me to obtain my residency. It was daunting and depressing to see the pile of work that we have ahead of us just for my residency, and that’s nothing compared to what we have to do for his visa home too.
We just arrived at the end of one project (legal marriage filing) it was a great victory and celebration, but now we turn around to find another task. The thing that makes it so difficult is not that there are so many papers (even though that is challenging), but the simple fact that Peru sends you on scavenger hunts (minus the great fun) to get the paperwork. For example, we needed a copy of our marriage certificate legalized (or something). We thought we had it, so we went to the place to get it legalized, after waiting in line we found out that, well, no we had a proof of the act or something, but not actually the certificate. So we had to go back to the courthouse and get that requested, one line to pay, a ticket brought to this counter, confirmation at that, and then it would be ready the next day. After picking it up we had to go across town to pay for the legalization stamp at the national bank, then bring the receipt back to whatever office to prove we had done it. Then we found out it would be ready in..... fifteen days. hahaha.
It reminds me of college, when you finish one huge project, but don’t have enough time to really enjoy the completion, because you have three more huge papers waiting. Only this time it’s legal stuff. Basically, I can legally be in this country until Dec. 6th.
Oh yeah, failed to mention that this process involves five steps, each step estimated to take at least a month. So I’ll have to do more paperwork and running around just to extend my stay. God bless ‘em. More news soon...
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