South America Residency Guidance

I’m ready to relocate permanently somewhere in South America and need clear, country-specific legal advice on whether my background will bar me from residency. I hold two felony convictions (2017: running a criminal enterprise; 2015: passing a false car title), receive about US $1,700 per month in Social Security, and can supplement that income with a substantial reserve of precious metals.

My preferred route is a retirement-based residency program, and I’m particularly concerned about overall cost of living once I’m settled. Any nation in the region is on the table; what I need is a knowledgeable professional who can:

• Analyse each country’s criminal-history thresholds and tell me, unambiguously, where my record still permits residency approval.
• Outline the exact paperwork, translations, apostilles, background checks, and financial proof I’ll have to present.
• Flag any legal obstacles early so I don’t waste time or money on an application that will be denied.
• Suggest practical next steps and realistic timelines—from gathering documents in the United States to landing a residence permit abroad.

If you have direct experience navigating immigration offices in multiple South American jurisdictions and can point to recent success stories, let’s talk. I’m ready to move forward as soon as I know which country will actually welcome me.