Thank you. I was just curious. Interesting!
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JBM wrote:
> n Fri, 17 Dec 2004, Ermalee wrote:
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>>Thanks. I thought that was the case. Another question.
>>Are the rules different for Costa Ricans visiting the
>>USA? Or do they have to have a passport/visa?
>
>
> Indeed, the rules are different for Costa Ricans (or "Ticos" as they like
> to call themselves: "Tricky Ticos" more like it).
>
> They require a passport, visa, notarized letters of reference from a
> clergyman or priest and/or their elementary school teachers, evidence from
> a local bank that they own their own home, plus at least $8,000 in cash
> (which may or may not be kept by INS as a "security deposit," to be
> returned on their way back out of the country).
>
> Moreover, Ticos are discouraging from travelling in groups of three or
> more, and no indivividual Tico may make the journey north twice in the
> same decade (though there are certain exemptions for diplomats and other
> entertainers).
>
> Hope this helps.
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>
>>E
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> Take care
>
> Jon
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