Melissa
@artmunk
American expat in Brazil
Forum posts
12
About me
American
Lives in Truro
Speaks English
Registration: 04 December 2014
Activity
Confused about marriage in Brazil and US /Permanent residency by Elleyese
Hello Everyone!! I hope everyone is doing well adjusting to Brazil and keeping up with everything that is happening to the country :unsure I am looking trying to understand the steps I need to take to get Permanent Residency in Brazil. I have ...
Jim, Sounds like they're simplifying the process, for which I'm grateful! Read More
Confused about marriage in Brazil and US /Permanent residency by Elleyese
Hello Everyone!! I hope everyone is doing well adjusting to Brazil and keeping up with everything that is happening to the country :unsure I am looking trying to understand the steps I need to take to get Permanent Residency in Brazil. I have ...
Stanza, Thanks for your encouraging words and suggestions. I found a good sworn translator that I used previously for some documents and will use again for this marriage certificate. Read More
Confused about marriage in Brazil and US /Permanent residency by Elleyese
Hello Everyone!! I hope everyone is doing well adjusting to Brazil and keeping up with everything that is happening to the country :unsure I am looking trying to understand the steps I need to take to get Permanent Residency in Brazil. I have ...
Wishing you the very best in your process, and thank you for your reply! Read More
Confused about marriage in Brazil and US /Permanent residency by Elleyese
Hello Everyone!! I hope everyone is doing well adjusting to Brazil and keeping up with everything that is happening to the country :unsure I am looking trying to understand the steps I need to take to get Permanent Residency in Brazil. I have ...
Hi everyone, I was married a few weeks ago in the US to a Brazilian. I plan to go to Brazil on my tourist visa and apply for permanent residency based on our marriage. I have most of my documents organized and ready (FBI clearance, birth ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE LINK ...
Thanks again, CupofJoe and James, for sharing your experience and suggestions. I don't understand bureaucratic silliness but will do my best to roll with it and follow protocol while living in Brazil. No point in fighting those in positions of ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE LINK ...
Thanks, James and CupofJoe. For my birth state, it's US $24 plus a self addressed, stamped envelope and a few weeks of waiting. $24 seems way higher than it needs to be. I do expect fees along the way (notarized & translated copies, photos, ... Read More
Getting married in Brazil, Permanent Visa and documents required by James
PLEASE NOTE THAT NEW PROCEDURES FOR PERMANENCY APPLICATIONS BASED ON MARRIAGE / STABLE RELATIONSHIP / BRAZILIAN BORN CHILD HAVE BEEN PUT IN PLACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 1, 2014. THIS HAS STREAMLINED AND SPED UP THE PERMANENCY PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE LINK ...
James, Thank you so much for your detailed lists and explanations here. I am from the US and am in the process of gathering documents before I arrive in Brasil to marry a Brasilian. I have a question regarding my birth certificate: Must I really ... Read More
Should I purchase a new cell phone in Brasil? by artmunk
I will soon relocate from the US to Brasil (long term). Should I bring a cell phone with me or purchase a new one in Brasil? If I do bring one with me, will it be compatible with Brasilian phone systems and plans? Thanks in advance.
Thank you, everyone, for your input and suggestions. This is very helpful! Read More
Should I purchase a new cell phone in Brasil? by artmunk
I will soon relocate from the US to Brasil (long term). Should I bring a cell phone with me or purchase a new one in Brasil? If I do bring one with me, will it be compatible with Brasilian phone systems and plans? Thanks in advance.
Oh, wow! Sounds like I should bring more than one. : ) Read More
Should I purchase a new cell phone in Brasil? by artmunk
I will soon relocate from the US to Brasil (long term). Should I bring a cell phone with me or purchase a new one in Brasil? If I do bring one with me, will it be compatible with Brasilian phone systems and plans? Thanks in advance.
Thanks very much, James. I still use an old "slider" phone here in the US (one step up from a flip open; has a slide out keyboard), but am ready to upgrade to a smart phone. Would you have any idea whether it is safe to assume that new ... Read More
Should I purchase a new cell phone in Brasil?
I will soon relocate from the US to Brasil (long term). Should I bring a cell phone with me or purchase a new one in Brasil? If I do bring one with me, will it be compatible with Brasilian phone systems and plans? Thanks in advance. Read More