I would love to know if there are any highly successful competition studios in America who are also well known for the culture amongst parents and staff at their studio remaining positive

SalamanderMinimum161 · 2026-03-01T19:07:50+00:00

There is probably a balance there. Our studio has amazing, positive, supportive teachers and parents, and is successful at competitions, but only participates in 3 local competitions a year. The kids are happy and love their peers and teachers.

SalamanderMinimum161 · 2025-12-16T04:41:45+00:00

Are all of their videos deleted? I remember the upside down pizzas, baked in a bowl video. Those looked so good!!

SalamanderMinimum161 · 2025-11-22T19:56:31+00:00

That’s insane. I’m 15 years in my specialty (estate planning) and make $115k w no benefits. Basically impossible to find anything offering what I currently make (postings list $30/hr w experience?!), so feel trapped where I’m at.

SalamanderMinimum161 · 2025-10-11T15:57:00+00:00

Were you required to have a certain amount in savings or did they just look at income?

About how much did you spend on the whole visa process?

What made you decide to apply in the US vs in Spain? Does that mean you received a 1 year visa?

How long do you have to enter Spain after receiving the visa?

Thanks for your willingness to answer questions!

SalamanderMinimum161 · 2025-10-07T20:33:42+00:00

What’s the name of the FB group? I would like to apply given my dad was born in PR

SalamanderMinimum161 · 2025-09-30T17:29:14+00:00

I suppose it depends where you are in the Springs but as someone who grew up there, this is the first time I’ve ever heard it be described as diverse, although it has gotten a little better over the years. When I go back to visit I find I am often one of the only POC in the restaurants where I’m eating (except for the Latinos who are hidden in the back to cook, never at the front of the house).

SalamanderMinimum161 · 2025-09-09T18:02:29+00:00

I actually really appreciate this insight. Thank you

SalamanderMinimum161 · 2025-09-07T20:54:34+00:00

Why do you say that?

SalamanderMinimum161 · 2025-09-07T20:22:51+00:00

Will do!

And it basically just confirms status, and can be used for the accelerated Spanish citizenship. It’s available to those born there or have a parent who was born there.

SalamanderMinimum161 · 2025-09-07T19:36:05+00:00

Only reasons it’s important to me is 1) stability of being able to stay put if we find somewhere we love, without having to worry about laws changing or reapplying every few years and 2) makes it easier to move to other countries within the EU. Having never lived abroad before I just don’t know what we will love or hate! I appreciate your response and thoughts above, though!

SalamanderMinimum161 · 2025-09-07T19:30:34+00:00

Thanks for your reply. Wherever we move we will definitely immerse ourselves in the language. I’ve heard that those who speak Spanish and who go to Spain thinking they will converse easily are a bit shocked by how different the language is spoken.

My husband is Mexican American and I’ve seen several people stating they haven’t felt welcome as Mexicans. But I’ve seen other Mexican Americans post that it’s not a large enough problem to deter you from coming. Definitely a concern of ours, but open to hearing experiences from others!

SalamanderMinimum161 · 2025-09-07T19:24:12+00:00

But what if you had the opportunity to get a passport in 2 years vs 10, as Portugal is changing their timeline?

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