emilie116
Canadian expat in Brazil
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Sao Paulo
Speaks Fran莽ais, anglais, portugais
Registration: 17 February 2012
The ridiculous price of registering documents in Rio for marriage???? by msantunes13
Hi all! My partner and I are trying to get married. But our situation is a little but different. I am Australian, he is Brazilian. We have lived together here for almost 2 years. I already have all brazilian equivilent of documents here in Brazil ...
MSAntunes, I understand your confusion, brazilian bureaucracy is obnoxious. I think what you meant is CERD and not CRED... http://www.cerd-rj.com.br/ Please be patient with James, he is very helpful to members on this forum and will go out of ... Read More
REVALIDATION OF (FOREIGN) DIPLOMAS IN BRAZIL by James
So you've graduated from university and now you want to pursue your career in Brazil... wait up! It's not quite that easy. So here is what you need to know about recognition of diplomas granted by foreign institutions. Anyone wishing ...
I just want to point out that USP is in strike since May and I don't think it will be resolved soon. I have no idea what is happening with everybody who had already submitted a request of revalidation like me, but I believe it is all stopped ... Read More
Free yellow fever vaccinations?
Yellow fever is free as well, if you are living or going to travel in an affected area. Read More
Brazil's Amnesty for Foreigners - was it just one big farce? by James
On July 2, 2009 former Brazilian president Luis Ign谩cio Lula da Silva sanctioned Law 11.961 commonly known as the Law of Amnesty for Foreigners. It was supposed to give foreigners who were residing in Brazil in 聯an irregular migratory situation聰, to ...
Go WJ! Good luck, I'm sure it will work out in the end! Read More
Moving to Brazil - How to ship a container by emilie116
Hi! Lately many have been curious about shipping to Brazil, and my husband and I moved to Brazil lately. We shipped our stuff last march from Montreal (Canada) to Santos (closest port to Sao Paulo). I will let you know what I learned from that ...
Accardosa, you are posting in the wrong thread, and Im sorry I might be breaking your bubble but 1600 to 1900 reais per month wont get you too far in SP. Expect to live really far from your internship and have a long transit time, as for that ... Read More
Home brewing beer in Brazil by jota23
I'm working through the process of moving to Brazil and think that it'd be great if I could continue to home brew there. I'm somewhat concerned that I may not be able to get decent ingredients at a reasonable price. Has anyone brewed in Brazil who ...
My husband homebrews and in SP it is very booming. The taste for beers is changing in Brazil and people start to appreciate diversity. There is a couple places who offer homebrew courses in SP and they also sell small quantities by mail order, ... Read More
Moving to Brazil - How to ship a container by emilie116
Hi! Lately many have been curious about shipping to Brazil, and my husband and I moved to Brazil lately. We shipped our stuff last march from Montreal (Canada) to Santos (closest port to Sao Paulo). I will let you know what I learned from that ...
If it helps, I did send my stuff and compared to others it was actually a big headache, but not as bad as we had anticipated...I have no regrets at all, except that I should have brought more! Read More
Driving license in Brazil by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Brazil? What are the formalities to get a driver聮s licence in Brazil? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
Hello Matt I have actually find out that I can do only a translation and pay low fees (couple hundreds reais) and get my driving license here (permanent). You only need a certified translation (tradu莽ao juramentada), a CPF, passport, proof of ... Read More
Moving to Brazil - How to ship a container by emilie116
Hi! Lately many have been curious about shipping to Brazil, and my husband and I moved to Brazil lately. We shipped our stuff last march from Montreal (Canada) to Santos (closest port to Sao Paulo). I will let you know what I learned from that ...
Hi Saudades As it is hard to know how much will cost you for duties etc., if it is worth it will rather depend on how much stress/risk you are willing to accept to send your piano. Most of the things coming from outside here cost at least double ... Read More
REVALIDATION OF (FOREIGN) DIPLOMAS IN BRAZIL by James
So you've graduated from university and now you want to pursue your career in Brazil... wait up! It's not quite that easy. So here is what you need to know about recognition of diplomas granted by foreign institutions. Anyone wishing ...
It might depend on the discipline and university, but for my experience no, there was no test. Well, no formal test anyway. They expect you to publish as soon as you can (formal publication in scientific review) if you didn't before. They will ... Read More
REVALIDATION OF (FOREIGN) DIPLOMAS IN BRAZIL by James
So you've graduated from university and now you want to pursue your career in Brazil... wait up! It's not quite that easy. So here is what you need to know about recognition of diplomas granted by foreign institutions. Anyone wishing ...
Just a note, for master and doctor degree I don't think there is vestibular, though. It depends on the previous contact of the student with a teacher who accepted to work on its project. Good contact between them is the most important and good ... Read More
Brazilian University Education fees and other procedures
Hi Odan, I am currently studying in a brazilian public university. I recommend you take contact with a teacher in your field of studies and try to make a project with that teacher. You need to learn portuguese, courses are in portuguese and few ... Read More
REVALIDATION OF (FOREIGN) DIPLOMAS IN BRAZIL by James
So you've graduated from university and now you want to pursue your career in Brazil... wait up! It's not quite that easy. So here is what you need to know about recognition of diplomas granted by foreign institutions. Anyone wishing ...
For anyone interested, I also found that university UNESP for revalidation of foreign diplomas in Sao Paulo. The interest is that they consider experience too and dont seem to request a CELPE-BRAS (for now). ... Read More
Recently relocated to Sao Paulo by pkelly940
Hi, I'm a British Expat who has recently moved to SP with my family (my wife is Brazilian). I worked for 15+ years for banking institutions in the City of London, and I'm currently looking for an opportunity here, as well as to meet other friendly ...
pkelly, Best advice I can give you, is if you don't speak it yet (at a very functional level), learn Portuguese as soon as you can. Good luck, Emilie Read More
REVALIDATION OF (FOREIGN) DIPLOMAS IN BRAZIL by James
So you've graduated from university and now you want to pursue your career in Brazil... wait up! It's not quite that easy. So here is what you need to know about recognition of diplomas granted by foreign institutions. Anyone wishing ...
It's probably a specific requirement for the psicology degree. I know someone that did this with an engineering degree and no CELPEBRAS was required.In fact, I just found out that they don't request the CELPE-BRAS at nivel avan莽ado anymore (only ... Read More
Brazil's Amnesty for Foreigners - was it just one big farce? by James
On July 2, 2009 former Brazilian president Luis Ign谩cio Lula da Silva sanctioned Law 11.961 commonly known as the Law of Amnesty for Foreigners. It was supposed to give foreigners who were residing in Brazil in 聯an irregular migratory situation聰, to ...
Good for you WJ, fight for your rights! You helped so many people on this forum to be positive about Brazil (thanks!), but it is also good to see you 'human' and with some limits!! Anyway, all of us here know how much Brazil's institutions have no ... Read More
Violent attacks on expats in S茫o Paulo by James
There has been a recent and alarming surge in the number of violent crimes against members of the expat community in S茫o Paulo. You should be aware of the situation and take precautions to ensure your personal security. [img ...
I totally agree with you William, and I hope all foreigners and Brazilians alike take care of their security. Brazil is no joke. Read More
New to SP - Portuguese lessons by Jamo999
Hi, I have just moved from the UK to SP and am looking to try find reasonably priced Portuguese lessons or people that can help me learn the language. Much appreciated. James
Hi James! I can also refer you a school that I know first-hand, very good teachers. They are next to metro Santa Cruz, close to Vila Mariana. Here is there website : http://www.aprenda2.org/portugues/en.html I am quite sure WJ is giving you a ... Read More
Fear grips S茫o Paulo following recent wave of violence by James
A survey just published contains shocking figures which clearly demonstrate the intense fear that grips S茫o Paulo, South America's largest metropolis. 91 percent of those interviewed feel unsafe in the city and 56 percent stated that they would ...
I know I know...not only Canadian, but Quebecer, we have a cabeza dura lol Gonna take some time to wrap my head around it... Read More
At Sao ,do cabs accept credit /debit cards ? by ayaz456
Hi , I came to know that cabs don't accept cards at Sao and you have to carry cash in hand .Can some one comment on it ? Also it has been told that cabs are very expensive at a cost of 10 - 12 US$ / 2 miles .Is this correct ? How about travelling ...
Hello Ayaz, From my personal experience, indeed very few taxi accept credit card. The exception rather than the rule. Carry some money or stop by a secure ATM (like those in 24h supermarket at night) on your way to take out money. I already had ... Read More
Fear grips S茫o Paulo following recent wave of violence by James
A survey just published contains shocking figures which clearly demonstrate the intense fear that grips S茫o Paulo, South America's largest metropolis. 91 percent of those interviewed feel unsafe in the city and 56 percent stated that they would ...
Yes William, I agree with you. And about the drama at the Kiss bar in Rio Grande do Sul, I really hope that some will go to prison for the responsability (or general lack of responsability I should say...) they have in this tragedy. Expired ... Read More
American and Canadian ATM cards are frozen in Brazil by enxada
YOU cannot get cash from any ATM. I emailed Tecban, the umbrella company to which most or all banks here in Brazil are affiliated with and which looks after the Banco24Horas ATMs. I learned that withdrawal transactions using foreign-issued cards ...
I have had no problem to take out money from my Visa card. My "plus" interac card though, I have to go to Banco do Brasil. Read More
How are Brazilians co-workers? Tips on coping at work by emilie116
Hello everyone! I was wondering about differences in work between Brazil and other countries. Does anyones have some thoughts about how colleagues relationship are in Brazil, and tips on what we should know about it before getting on the work ...
Or Million and One Things You Should Never Tell Brazilians About Brazil Haha that would be mine :) Read More
How are Brazilians co-workers? Tips on coping at work by emilie116
Hello everyone! I was wondering about differences in work between Brazil and other countries. Does anyones have some thoughts about how colleagues relationship are in Brazil, and tips on what we should know about it before getting on the work ...
Thanks WJ!! Very appreciated. So I am not the only one who noticed how overly sensitive Brazilians are about criticism and straight-forward communication. Gotta work on my social skills. Gosh its hard never saying what you think. Don't know if I ... Read More
How are Brazilians co-workers? Tips on coping at work
Hello everyone! I was wondering about differences in work between Brazil and other countries. Does anyones have some thoughts about how colleagues relationship are in Brazil, and tips on what we should know about it before getting on the work ... Read More
Registering at the Policia Federal by mrcat2
Hi Y'all, I'm trying to setup an appointment to register at the Policia Federal with my permanent VIPER visa. I go to this site: https://servicos.dpf.gov.br/sincreWeb/ When I try and fill out all of my details, there are some problems: -Doesn't ...
its the formulario de pedido de visto...thats what it means in portuguese :) Read More
Registering at the Policia Federal by mrcat2
Hi Y'all, I'm trying to setup an appointment to register at the Policia Federal with my permanent VIPER visa. I go to this site: https://servicos.dpf.gov.br/sincreWeb/ When I try and fill out all of my details, there are some problems: -Doesn't ...
mrcat, I arrived in Brazil few months back and had some of the same issues as you. Dont worry. - For occupation, just put it as approximate as you can. - For the date, dont worry had the same issue, no one complained about it. They probably ... Read More
Best (DDI) celphone service by Juanbondeaux
Currently visiting Rio in conjunction with my job. Want to stay in touch with family and colleagues in the USA via my cell phone. In the past, when I would visit another country, I would purchase a pay-as-you-go SIM card and use it in my unlocked ...
Whatsapp application is very nice if you have internet on your phone. Its like instant text message but uses internet, and its pretty user friendly. Read More
Best (DDI) celphone service by Juanbondeaux
Currently visiting Rio in conjunction with my job. Want to stay in touch with family and colleagues in the USA via my cell phone. In the past, when I would visit another country, I would purchase a pay-as-you-go SIM card and use it in my unlocked ...
Yep John, from Brazil better have the family calling us from there. Read More
Brazilian Superstitions - wacky or wise? by James
Like in many other countries Brazilian people have many superstitions. Some we've all heard of no matter where we come from and others that seem particularly Brazilian. Some seem to make sense but really have no foundation in fact; others are ...
Wow! Heard the cold drink one over and over again. My mother-in-law is also convinced that if I walk barefoot in the house (Canadian habit, right?) I will also catch a cold. She runs after me with Havaianas in her hands, thinking I forgot them. ... Read More
Santana - SP : any info on this neighbourhood?
Will check this out. It is indeed a great tool, but I kind of wanted to know more about the atmosphere. Read More
Best (DDI) celphone service by Juanbondeaux
Currently visiting Rio in conjunction with my job. Want to stay in touch with family and colleagues in the USA via my cell phone. In the past, when I would visit another country, I would purchase a pay-as-you-go SIM card and use it in my unlocked ...
I would recommend Skype, if you have access to a computer. Read More
Santana - SP : any info on this neighbourhood?
Hi everyone! I currently live in SP but we might have an opportunity to move to another bairro called Santana, I wanted to know if any of you have lived there and what are you thoughts on it? I like places where I can leave my house and go by ... Read More
Moving to Brazil - How to ship a container by emilie116
Hi! Lately many have been curious about shipping to Brazil, and my husband and I moved to Brazil lately. We shipped our stuff last march from Montreal (Canada) to Santos (closest port to Sao Paulo). I will let you know what I learned from that ...
You're welcome William If anybody's curious, in total it ended up being very expensive, around 8000$CA (broker + moving company + other fees). Quite sure we wouldn't do it again (well, that is if we ever had that kind of money left anyway lol). ... Read More
Brazilians' love affair with cars by James
If Henry Ford had been born in Brazil instead of the USA then his now famous quote about the Model T would be very different... "You can get it in any color as long as it's SILVER" You don't have to be in Brazil too long before you discover the ...
I think it is...actually we bought a Timex downtown Montreal last year for a family member, and the saler said they were sold out...just before she asked if we were Brazilian (as they almost only sold this exact model to Brazilians). Very ... Read More
Moving to Brazil - How to ship a container
Hi! Lately many have been curious about shipping to Brazil, and my husband and I moved to Brazil lately. We shipped our stuff last march from Montreal (Canada) to Santos (closest port to Sao Paulo). I will let you know what I learned from that ... Read More
Brazilians' love affair with cars by James
If Henry Ford had been born in Brazil instead of the USA then his now famous quote about the Model T would be very different... "You can get it in any color as long as it's SILVER" You don't have to be in Brazil too long before you discover the ...
My husband (Brazilian) also obsessed with silver cars. Swears we wont sell it used if it is another color. On a more feminine note, I find it also funny that in my family in law, every woman wears the same watch and are proud of it. We get so ... Read More
REVALIDATION OF (FOREIGN) DIPLOMAS IN BRAZIL by James
So you've graduated from university and now you want to pursue your career in Brazil... wait up! It's not quite that easy. So here is what you need to know about recognition of diplomas granted by foreign institutions. Anyone wishing ...
Yes, USP will be the ones revalidating my diploma, they may have specifics requirements. I will take the CELPE-Bras in april, hope my portuguese will be pretty good by then :) Read More
REVALIDATION OF (FOREIGN) DIPLOMAS IN BRAZIL by James
So you've graduated from university and now you want to pursue your career in Brazil... wait up! It's not quite that easy. So here is what you need to know about recognition of diplomas granted by foreign institutions. Anyone wishing ...
Hello everyone, I am currently in the process of trying to make my psychology studies recognized at USP. I got hold of the official list of necessary documentations, I have put it in Google translator and thought I would put it here to help some ... Read More
January Arrival by Bebes360
Hey everyone. I am officially going to be moving to S茫o Paulo in January. Any recommendations as to planning my move, items to make sure I take? I appreciate it everyone.
As soon as I have a few more minutes, I will do that for sure WJ. I had so much trouble myself finding information, as indeed very little is available over internet...that would probably help some others. Take care, 脡milie Read More
January Arrival by Bebes360
Hey everyone. I am officially going to be moving to S茫o Paulo in January. Any recommendations as to planning my move, items to make sure I take? I appreciate it everyone.
Btw, the company I used was Brytor, very good company, just make sure you fill out papers the way the brazilian broker recommends, because its so complicated and specific that they know better than the moving company. Nothing broken or missing, ... Read More
January Arrival by Bebes360
Hey everyone. I am officially going to be moving to S茫o Paulo in January. Any recommendations as to planning my move, items to make sure I take? I appreciate it everyone.
Hi there, I shipped stuff too and I can only recommend you not doing so. Its complicated and could end up in many months of delay and a lot of $$$. Bring the maximum you can in the plane with you. If you really need to ship some stuff, ship it ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Brazil by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Brazil, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
1) People 2) Weather 3) Churrasco 4) The atmosphere in general, including people but not only ; spontaneity of things here (except paperworks) 5) Beach Read More
canadian moving to sao paulo by dayton goree
hello i want to move to sao paulo but i want to visit first and rent an apartment for about 2 months, is it possible to get a nice 1 bedroom apartment in a good neighbourhood for about $700 a month Canadian in sao paulo
Hello Dayton! Actually i have to say that my husband rented for 3 months a flat in the Moema neighbourhood in SP for not much more than this price. It was furnished. Although they said it was a one bedroom apartment, let's face it, there was ... Read More
"Brazilian" Curriculum Vitae
Hi! I would like to know how to make a C.V. that would look normal to a Brazilian employer? In Canada, the shorter the better, but I have been told it is quite the opposite in Brazil and they like to see every detail of trainings, etc. Is it so? ... Read More
REVALIDATION OF (FOREIGN) DIPLOMAS IN BRAZIL by James
So you've graduated from university and now you want to pursue your career in Brazil... wait up! It's not quite that easy. So here is what you need to know about recognition of diplomas granted by foreign institutions. Anyone wishing ...
Hi William, No, it is not necessary to have the Canadian government authenticate it, just the offical stamp from university is enough. Except if you have that one employee at consulate who is more confused (happens...) and says its not the real ... Read More
REVALIDATION OF (FOREIGN) DIPLOMAS IN BRAZIL by James
So you've graduated from university and now you want to pursue your career in Brazil... wait up! It's not quite that easy. So here is what you need to know about recognition of diplomas granted by foreign institutions. Anyone wishing ...
Hi William, Thanks, I really needed this information too. I'm realizing that I thought I already had the good documents (legalized grade records) but if I understand well, I also need the description of the courses legalized before I leave my ... Read More
Hanging out in SP... by Tamzinha
Hi everyone I am new to SP and hoping to meet some other expats/ Brazilians, to practise my terrible-but-improving Portuguese on, to hang out for drinks, maybe catch some live music, and get to know this amazing city... generally have some fun. ...
Hi Tamzinha! I'm French Canadian but trilingual (portuguese/english/french) and I know only French speaking or Portuguese speaking people in SP. I would be very happy to have someone to keep my english up-to-date too! I saw you were coming from ... Read More
how can i get permanent visa of brasil by amit.sh56
my name is amit kumar from India, i am dating with a girl of brasil since last 3 yr and now i want to marry with her. but i do not know how should i apply to take brasil permanent visa.please me advice how can i apply for permanent visa of brasil ...
Babar, as William said she doesn't need any paper to invite you : you need to get the visa at the Brazilian consulate in the country you are in now. You need to get a tourist visa and you need a plane ticket too. But if I was you, I would wait ... Read More
Permanent visa - How long once in Brazil before i can work? by emilie116
Hi! I would like to know, I am currently waiting to receive my permanent visa from consulate and once I have it I will then move to Brazil. How long does it take once I am in Brazil before I can work ? I mean, have the papers (CPF, etc.) or at ...
Thanks William, once again. I am looking forward to have the non-typical brazilian democracy experience... ;) Emilie Read More
how can i get permanent visa of brasil by amit.sh56
my name is amit kumar from India, i am dating with a girl of brasil since last 3 yr and now i want to marry with her. but i do not know how should i apply to take brasil permanent visa.please me advice how can i apply for permanent visa of brasil ...
I loved the mummy part, WJ, was great! ;) lol Read More
THE NOISIEST PLACE ON EARTH by James
[img align=c]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--e1uvesVAPI/UFHudhujBoI/AAAAAAAAAH0/LU8U7-scqJk/s400/FOTO+01+-SOM+ALTO+DEN%C3%9ANCIA.jpg[/img] If you are coming to (or already in) Brazil you had better have a pair of industrial strength earplugs; or be ...
Well, that explains my Brazilian husband using the drilling machine at 10:00pm in Montreal while I was arriving from work. Couldn't believe it, but it was all normal to him (we lived in a triplex apartment in wood and nothing to cut noise ... Read More
Permanent visa - How long once in Brazil before i can work? by emilie116
Hi! I would like to know, I am currently waiting to receive my permanent visa from consulate and once I have it I will then move to Brazil. How long does it take once I am in Brazil before I can work ? I mean, have the papers (CPF, etc.) or at ...
That's a good news! I'm gonna be in SP but I will check with the consulate here once they give my visa. Thanks! Emilie Read More
Permanent visa - How long once in Brazil before i can work?
Hi! I would like to know, I am currently waiting to receive my permanent visa from consulate and once I have it I will then move to Brazil. How long does it take once I am in Brazil before I can work ? I mean, have the papers (CPF, etc.) or at ... Read More
Sports Clubs / Five A Side Football by roie485
Hi, I am currently living near Paulista Metro and wondered where the nearest sports clubs or five a side football clubs are? I have searced online and can't find much, Standard gyms seem to be very epensive, i.e the one at Morumbi, can anyone ...
I am sorry Ally, I don't have any answer for you...I am actually wondering if anybody also knows about a gym club/sport activities not too expensive in Moema? Thanks! Emilie Read More
moving to sao jose dos campos by sdjones
Hi i'm considering moving here later in the year/early next year. Is their anyone from UK living here to help with some questions?
Hi SdJones, I'm waiting to receive my permanent visa to move to Brazil, but I've been there quite often and my husband is from Sao jos茅 dos campos. Maybe I can help you too if you have specific questions? Emilie Read More
The real face of the Brazilian people by James
A lot of gringos are of the impression that all Brazilians are dishonest, bandits, etc., but time-and-time-again we see reports that show the true face of the average Brazilian. While I am not surprised by the report (I've seen many just like it in ...
Thanks William from bringing some positive informations to public attention. I'm really tired to read only about the "dark side" of the brazilian povo on this forum (especially french one though), I find it unfair to many Brazilians and I had some ... Read More
Driving license in Brazil by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Brazil? What are the formalities to get a driver聮s licence in Brazil? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
Thanks WJ, I saw your other post on the subject and actually understood that since i am moving permanently to Brazil, its better to do the whole process....and from the french forum i understood it is about 1000$R and 45 hours of courses to do the ... Read More
Where to find Cheap airline tickets from US to Brazil ?!
Hi! I like to use this website, Hipmunk : hipmunk.com They have a great browser to search in many different ways. To look after on the original charter is also good, but sometimes they are more expensive than the cheap-o-air, hipmunk, etc. And ... Read More
Driving license in Brazil by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Brazil? What are the formalities to get a driver聮s licence in Brazil? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
Hi William, I know you are from Canada too, do you know by any chance how I can get an IADP here? Also, how (very) long does it take to have the driving license once in Brazil? Does it help to have the IADP or we need to do all the procedure ... Read More
Organize your move to Brazil by Julie
Hi all, we invite you to share your experience about moving to Brazil. Here is a list of questions which might help the ones preparing their move to Brazil: What would you bring and what would you leave behind? Is it a good idea to bring ...
It's probably too late for you Julie, but if anyone else needs advice on that mattre, I moved my stuff (a full container) from Montreal, Canada to Santos, Brazil (close to Sao Paulo) in last march and it was quite a hassle. We have heard all kind ... Read More
Hi Paulista~!!
Thanks for the tip babibarbie!! Welcome to you, Bill!! Hope you enjoy Brazil :) What do you plan to do in Brazil, work, study? Read More
URGENT - CANADIANS!
Hi Ghazala I'm currently preparing to move to Brazil from Canada, but if i know anybody in the situation you talk about I let you know :) We are moving to Brazil due to the financial problems in Canada though...too hard to find jobs here for ... Read More
Temporary Visa V - FBI channeler to expedite FBI Criminal Check? by united1116
Hello All, I'm temporarily relocating to Brazil for my career. I'm in the process of obtaining my Type V visa, which should be available within the next month. One of the requirements to obtain the visa is an FBI criminal background check issued ...
Hi United, Although William's advices are right (the process and bureaucracy can be very long) I have heard of several people who did the brazilian visa from another country than Brazil, i.e. at a consulate in foreign country, and it took only 2 ... Read More
How long did it take you to get the permanent visa (family reunion)? by emilie116
Hi! I'm curious, i would like to know how long it took since the day you applied until you got the permanent visa for family reunion (like spouse or husband)? And in your country, how long did they say it would take? In Montreal they say it ...
Oh-ho Thanks for the warning and advice, I sure hope the consulate got a bit contaminated by the north-american efficiency...fingers crossed! Read More
How long did it take you to get the permanent visa (family reunion)?
Hi! I'm curious, i would like to know how long it took since the day you applied until you got the permanent visa for family reunion (like spouse or husband)? And in your country, how long did they say it would take? In Montreal they say it ... Read More