seinfo3
ContributorAmerican looking for information about Brazil
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Lives in Alto Araguaia, Mato Grosso
Registration: 12 January 2022
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I-130 Relative form by tracydinh1988
I just submitted the application for I-130 for my husband in Vietnam, has anyone already done this? Can you tell me how long it took to get a response back so that you can check on the process? thanks
This information was valid for our 鈥渟pouse of a US citizen鈥� process as of 2024 May 10th, and I did this through Seattle WA and without a lawyer. I am a US citizen and filed for my Brazilian wife (living in Brazil) in Jan 2023, Consulate ... Read More
Girlfriend Visiting me in US from Brazil by NTXP1836
This might sound like a silly question, but my girlfriend is visiting me in the US for 3 weeks and is concerned about having issues at customs. She has been to the US many times, even went to college here. I told her not to worry, but now she has me ...
@Peter ItamaracaMy Brazilian wife just entered the UK twice with me in 2023, no problems. First time 1.5 months, second time without an exit ticket but we told them we were planning staying for 3 months over Xmas but we only stayed a month in the ... Read More
Girlfriend Visiting me in US from Brazil by NTXP1836
This might sound like a silly question, but my girlfriend is visiting me in the US for 3 weeks and is concerned about having issues at customs. She has been to the US many times, even went to college here. I told her not to worry, but now she has me ...
@NTXP1836I have heard horror stories but my experience has been the complete opposite.My Brazilian girlfriend visited in 2022 for 2.5 months on a visitor visa (I just gave her an invitation letter, which they never even looked at) and we got married ... Read More
Brazil to Require Tourist Visas for Some Visa Waiver Countries by abthree
*ETA* 08/30/23 Per an update on the Consulate General of Brazil website on 08/26/23, the implementation date for this change has been postponed to January 10, 2024.03/24/23聽The following notice began to be posted on the websites of Brazilian ...
@abthreeThe airline websites are a little confusing for people with Brazilian RNM Permanent Resident Card and a US Passport. When you enter your US passport details they state you need an e-visa and there is no option to state your have a permanent ... Read More
Farewell to Texanbrazil, Brazil Advisor by abthree
It is my deep sorrow to inform you that our colleague and friend here on the site, and my good friend in Real Life, Texanbrazil, passed away this morning after a long illness.聽Tex joined Expat in February of 2018, and enjoyed helping ...
Sorry to hear that. Read More
Fiscal considerations for retirees trying to life in Brasil by useroo
I've got questions .. 1. Does anyone in here know a bank branch within Rio were i can find some clerk that speaks English?? 2. Is anyone in here a retiree from abroad and knows whether pensions are taxed here in Brasil / Rio?? 3. There is a ...
From what I experienced the monthly tax exemption is R$0-1904 0% Read More
Divorce document Certid茫o de Senten莽a or Senten莽a de Div贸rcio issues by seinfo3
I am being told that I need to provide my wife's former divorce document to USCIS for green card application. However, I am having trouble finding anyone that understands the documents required by the US government. The Cartorio say that the ...
@abthree I kind of thought the same thing until I saw the National Visa Center (NVC) document requirements for Brazilian immigrants, where they specifically list all documents required from Brazil for immigration to the US. I had planned to use my ... Read More
Divorce document Certid茫o de Senten莽a or Senten莽a de Div贸rcio issues by seinfo3
I am being told that I need to provide my wife's former divorce document to USCIS for green card application. However, I am having trouble finding anyone that understands the documents required by the US government. The Cartorio say that the ...
This post drifted way off topic and I'm still looking for information on the following documents:Certid茫o de Senten莽a or Senten莽a de Div贸rcioHas anyone ever requested these and if so, did they get them from the Cartorio? Read More
Tax Preparation Service Costs by seinfo3
I just received a quote for tax preparation and they seem quite high compared to overseas tax preparation services provided in the US.Preparation and delivery of 2022 Annual Tax return DIRPF for the period in which I became a Tax Resident (December ...
File US taxes first and pay them as soon as possible would be my preference. To get a US tax credit for foreign taxes you have to meet very specific guidelines with regards to residency. If you still have any ties in the US that infer you really ... Read More
Tax Preparation Service Costs by seinfo3
I just received a quote for tax preparation and they seem quite high compared to overseas tax preparation services provided in the US.Preparation and delivery of 2022 Annual Tax return DIRPF for the period in which I became a Tax Resident (December ...
@jasonlovesdogs I think it was high too but keep in mind they are doing more than just filing last years taxes and the first 3 months of this year. Read More
Tax Preparation Service Costs by seinfo3
I just received a quote for tax preparation and they seem quite high compared to overseas tax preparation services provided in the US.Preparation and delivery of 2022 Annual Tax return DIRPF for the period in which I became a Tax Resident (December ...
Just because you are a tax resident and responsible for paying taxes on worldwide income doesn't mean you will end up paying tax. You receive a tax credit for US taxes paid, and medical insurance premiums. A tax credit is deducible from the final ... Read More
Tax Preparation Service Costs by seinfo3
I just received a quote for tax preparation and they seem quite high compared to overseas tax preparation services provided in the US.Preparation and delivery of 2022 Annual Tax return DIRPF for the period in which I became a Tax Resident (December ...
@jasonlovesdogs pm me and I'll give you the info for the tax preparer I finally settled on. Both her and the owner of the company speak English very well. I had a free video consult with the tax preparer and really liked how she was very open about ... Read More
Tax Preparation Service Costs by seinfo3
I just received a quote for tax preparation and they seem quite high compared to overseas tax preparation services provided in the US.Preparation and delivery of 2022 Annual Tax return DIRPF for the period in which I became a Tax Resident (December ...
@jasonlovesdogs I'm pretty sure she is wrong.I contacted 4 different Brazilian Tax preparers and they all concurred that as a permanent resident you owe tax on worldwide income. Read More
Divorce document Certid茫o de Senten莽a or Senten莽a de Div贸rcio issues by seinfo3
I am being told that I need to provide my wife's former divorce document to USCIS for green card application. However, I am having trouble finding anyone that understands the documents required by the US government. The Cartorio say that the ...
So I just went through and looked at the current processing times for the various steps and came up with this:So after evaluating the timeline for my wife's green card it appears to be as follows:USCIS reviews and completes Application 5 monthsNVC ... Read More
Divorce document Certid茫o de Senten莽a or Senten莽a de Div贸rcio issues by seinfo3
I am being told that I need to provide my wife's former divorce document to USCIS for green card application. However, I am having trouble finding anyone that understands the documents required by the US government. The Cartorio say that the ...
abthree .... Unfortunately I didn't qualify for special circumstances to file Consular Processing path. Had to file with USCIS online. This then passes to NVC and when they're done, it goes to the US Consulate in Rio for appointment..... in about 10 ... Read More