LilythEster
American expat in Brazil
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About me
American
Lives in São Paulo
Speaks English and Portuguese
Registration: 20 March 2018
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Passport Renewal and RNE by LilythEster
Hey Y'all I am planning on renewing my USA passport (my photo is very old) and I realized that the passport number changes when you get a new passport. I have a permanent visa based on Family Reunification and have my RNE all set and sound. I ...
Hey thanks so much! I checked out the Us embassy.gov site and i couldnt find any specific info on it. Another question, did you keep your old passport while they were doing the new one? Also how long did it take? I have recently started traveling ... Read More
Passport Renewal and RNE
Hey Y'all I am planning on renewing my USA passport (my photo is very old) and I realized that the passport number changes when you get a new passport. I have a permanent visa based on Family Reunification and have my RNE all set and sound. I ... Read More
Where to get FingerPrints for Criminal Background Check in São Paulo by LilythEster
Hi everyone, I've been living in Brazil (São Paulo) for three years now on a student visa (U.S. Citizen), I recently married and am applying for a permanent visa based on casamento. All of the other documentation is correct, all that is ...
Hi! So I just used a regular FBI channeler then had the background check sent to my brother then he sent it to get apostiled through the state department. Got it sent back to him then he mailed it to me in Brazil. The easiest way is to have someone ... Read More
Divorce (Permanent Visa) by LilythEster
Hey everyone, I have a question for a friend who's not part of expat.com. He (part of the European Union) got married to his husband (Brazilian Citizen) last year, he got his permanent and unfortunately, for unreconcilable differences, they ...
To my understanding, once you get a permanent visa, you get a permanent visa, your marital status doesnt change that. But I recommend getting a lawyer to make sure that you have all your options taken care of. Also I'm pretty sure she has no ... Read More
Where to get FingerPrints for Criminal Background Check in São Paulo by LilythEster
Hi everyone, I've been living in Brazil (São Paulo) for three years now on a student visa (U.S. Citizen), I recently married and am applying for a permanent visa based on casamento. All of the other documentation is correct, all that is ...
Of course!! Read More
Divorce (Permanent Visa)
Hey everyone, I have a question for a friend who's not part of expat.com. He (part of the European Union) got married to his husband (Brazilian Citizen) last year, he got his permanent and unfortunately, for unreconcilable differences, they ... Read More
Where to get FingerPrints for Criminal Background Check in São Paulo by LilythEster
Hi everyone, I've been living in Brazil (São Paulo) for three years now on a student visa (U.S. Citizen), I recently married and am applying for a permanent visa based on casamento. All of the other documentation is correct, all that is ...
Hey! Well, I always bring my folder of documents cuz I never know if they are gonna ask for something different, #brazilianbeauracracy.... But all that I needed was my passport and RNE. and also the finger print cards, which you can print online, ... Read More
USPS Mail from New York to São Paulo by LilythEster
Question. How long does it normally take for a regular USPS mail (envelope) to get here in São Paulo from the East Coast, specifically New York. My brother sent me a envelope with a vital document for my visa process by regular USPS mail (I ...
thanks guys, just kinda freaking out cuz the document is time sensitive and hard to replace. does stuff normally come 'normally' i guess for lack of better terms. like things dont go missing etc Read More
USPS Mail from New York to São Paulo
Question. How long does it normally take for a regular USPS mail (envelope) to get here in São Paulo from the East Coast, specifically New York. My brother sent me a envelope with a vital document for my visa process by regular USPS mail (I ... Read More
Where to get FingerPrints for Criminal Background Check in São Paulo by LilythEster
Hi everyone, I've been living in Brazil (São Paulo) for three years now on a student visa (U.S. Citizen), I recently married and am applying for a permanent visa based on casamento. All of the other documentation is correct, all that is ...
No no! Just show up. You may have to wait a bit, like I waited a half hour cuz I showed up at the same time as another guy, but the process is really quick Read More
Where to get FingerPrints for Criminal Background Check in São Paulo by LilythEster
Hi everyone, I've been living in Brazil (São Paulo) for three years now on a student visa (U.S. Citizen), I recently married and am applying for a permanent visa based on casamento. All of the other documentation is correct, all that is ...
Ok. Update. I went back to the Policia Federal located in Lapa and went to the 6th Floor where I went to the NID department, and they were able to do my fingerprinting there. So if anyone is in any doubt! Policia Federal Address: R. Hugo ... Read More
Where to get FingerPrints for Criminal Background Check in São Paulo by LilythEster
Hi everyone, I've been living in Brazil (São Paulo) for three years now on a student visa (U.S. Citizen), I recently married and am applying for a permanent visa based on casamento. All of the other documentation is correct, all that is ...
The laws changed recently in November, they released the new guidelines only the first week of march. it was originally a signed declaration... the man who was processing my visa at the PF told me that the atestado that I had wasnt sufficient and ... Read More
Where to get FingerPrints for Criminal Background Check in São Paulo by LilythEster
Hi everyone, I've been living in Brazil (São Paulo) for three years now on a student visa (U.S. Citizen), I recently married and am applying for a permanent visa based on casamento. All of the other documentation is correct, all that is ...
For sure, my plan is to go to the PF, get them to do my prints, send it to an FBI channeler, then get it apostilled, then back here translated then legalized... the rules recently changed for a permanent visa based on casamento... I thought I was ... Read More
Where to get FingerPrints for Criminal Background Check in São Paulo by LilythEster
Hi everyone, I've been living in Brazil (São Paulo) for three years now on a student visa (U.S. Citizen), I recently married and am applying for a permanent visa based on casamento. All of the other documentation is correct, all that is ...
Hey everyone, thanks for the tips, so I have to get a background check from the USA because I tried to use a local background check here in SP and they didnt accept it at the Policia Federal. The US embassy doesn't deal with criminal background ... Read More
Where to get FingerPrints for Criminal Background Check in São Paulo
Hi everyone, I've been living in Brazil (São Paulo) for three years now on a student visa (U.S. Citizen), I recently married and am applying for a permanent visa based on casamento. All of the other documentation is correct, all that is ... Read More