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Scientist, Specialist, Adviser or Transferred Personnel Temporary Residence

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

The route targets scientists, researchers, specialists, advisers and technical personnel contracted by public or private entities, as well as executives, technical personnel and administrative personnel transferred by foreign commercial or industrial entities to fill specific positions in Argentina.

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  • Descripción principal
    Residencia Temporaria para personas extranjeras que se dediquen a actividades científicas, de investigación, técnicas, o de asesoría, contratados por entidades públicas o privadas para efectuar trabajos de su especialidad. De igual forma, directivos, técnicos y personal administrativo de entidades públicas o privadas extranjeras de carácter comercial o industrial, trasladados desde el exterior para cubrir cargos específicos en sus empresas y que devenguen honorarios o salarios en la República Argentina

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

The official source does not state requirements for specific achievements, awards, publications or reputation. For scientists, the evidence is a contract with the institution where the scientific, technical, research or advisory activity will be carried out, specifying the tasks and the term, with signatures certified by a notary public, together with proof of registration in the National Directorate of Migration's Single Registry of Sponsors of Foreign Nationals (RENURE).

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  • Requisitos para acreditar la condición de científico y personal especializado
    **Científicos:** **a)** Contrato que lo vincule con la institución donde llevará adelante su actividad científica, técnica, de investigación o asesoría. - El contrato deberá especificar tareas a desempeñar, y plazo. - Las firmas deberán certificarse ante escribano público. **b)** Constancia de Inscripción en el Registro Único de Requirentes de Extranjeros de la **Dirección Nacional de Migraciones** (Disposición DNM N°: 54.618/08) RENURE.

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

Yes. The person must be contracted by a public or private entity (or transferred by a foreign commercial or industrial entity), and proof of registration in the National Directorate of Migration's Single Registry of Sponsors of Foreign Nationals (RENURE) (DNM Provision No. 54.618/08) is required.

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Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

Once the temporary residence is granted the holder may carry out any paid or profit-making activity, self-employed or as an employee, but only for the period of the authorised stay (Law 25.871, art. 51). The official source does not state the family position.

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Limits of the record
  • Article 51 covers paid work only: it does not address family members' rights or travel in and out of the country
  • The route page itself is silent on work rights; the rule comes from the Law that page cites as its legal basis
  • Argentina — https://www.argentina.gob.ar/normativa/nacional/ley-25871-92016/actualizacion
    Los extranjeros admitidos o autorizados como 'residentes permanentes' podrán desarrollar toda tarea o actividad remunerada o lucrativa, por cuenta propia o en relación de dependencia, gozando de la protección de las leyes que rigen la materia. Los extranjeros admitidos o autorizados como 'residentes temporarios' podrán desarrollarlas sólo durante el período de su permanencia autorizada.

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

The temporary residence is granted for one year and is renewable. The official source does not state a separate longer-term residence pathway.

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Limits of the record
  • No separate longer-term residence direction is established by the cited official route page.
  • Vigencia
    Se otorga una residencia temporaria por un plazo de 1 año, prorrogable.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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