They are not cheap, but far less than lawyers in the States. They made my visa process a breeze. I now have permanent residency. And I thank them for their work.
The WhatsApp would not take my DNI. it has too many cuit numbers. Permancia Residencia . I had to go to ANSES in Retiro station. Early in the morning, only took ten minutes.
I own my apartment. I am not going anywhere. Back to the US is never going to happen. My social security wouldn't even cover my monthly bills there. I am here to stay come hell or high water.
I have to pay my building consorcio and my health insurance premium to their banks. I deposit cash to their bank accounts via ATMs. I have no bank account here.
No small denominations. Its 100$ bills if you want the highest exchange rate,. Regular shops and restaurants take pesos. Many places give a discount for cash ( effectivo). Cash is king.
I have four verdurias around my block. I use the autoservicio. You pick out your own. When I first started going there I was señora. Now I am mamita. It helps to be able to laugh and joke in Spanish. And I love their cat.