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LegalWingman
Nigerian expat in Brazil
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About me
Nigerian
Speaks English
Registration: 30 March 2022
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WARNING: Need correct stamp for POA by mikehunter
Went to the PF with my friend who has my POA to obtain my CRNM in my absence to check to see if my CRNM had arrived (it has not). While there, decided to test the POA and found that it had been stamped with “por semelanca” which ...
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@mikehunterinsightful information Mike. Would the process differ if i choose an online POA rather than appearing at the Cartorio? Read More
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CRNM is ready. How long do I have to pick it up? by LegalWingman
Hi,I received an email that my residency card is ready. However, I am out of Brazil at the moment.I applied on the 28th of February and my Protocol expired at the end of May. I haven’t returned because of the printing delays.How much time do I ...
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@Nomad Mundo great input once again.i reckon the issue of POA might be case to case. Several people have had different experiences. Another thing i have been told is that i can only do the POA in Brazil before leaving.As i am already abroad can i ... Read More
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CRNM is ready. How long do I have to pick it up?
Hi,I received an email that my residency card is ready. However, I am out of Brazil at the moment.I applied on the 28th of February and my Protocol expired at the end of May. I haven’t returned because of the printing delays.How much time do I ... Read More
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2024: CRNM Printing Delays Explained by mikehunter
The attached links explain the situation. TLDR: The agreement between the government and the contracted factory has ended, which is resulting in the delay of cards issuance. On February 14, 2024, a statement was published in the ...
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My Protocol expired today and i am out of the country. My CRNM status is still ’processing’ since i applied in SP in January.Can i get a friend to get another protocol on my behalf with a Power of Attorney?Would a Power of Attorney also ... Read More
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Just did my residency visa by Canforbra
Hello,If anyone is interested.I just did my residency appointment. It went smooth. They will take your picture and finger prints at the desk.The wait for the card is 3 months.I have my protocol. Question...can you work with the protocol or do ...
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I submitted my application at the end of February and got a protocol for three months. However, i used the qr code on the protocol to check the status two days ago and i can see a new protocol with validity of my residency (2033).I reckon this ... Read More
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Can I process Residency card outside my state if residence? by afeluxury
Good afternoon everyone, I need suggestions on this matter. I am currently in Sao Paulo with my wife as we are expecting our baby soon, We plan on taking the Brazilian residency before leaving Brazil after the baby is born. So I'm wondering ...
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@Texanbrazil I learn a lot from your replies. I have a similar situation here in Salavdor. I plan to head home to attend to work while my wife stays back to pick up.I have two questions.1. Possible for us to delegate a third party to pick up ... Read More
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How do I circumcise my baby boy?
Hello,It is a pleasure to be here.I recently moved to Salvador with my wife and had a kid.We are trying to get our son circumcised and only just realised circumcision (for babies) is not main stream in Brazil.Our Paediatrician asked us to find a way ... Read More