About kross

Status:

Expatriate  

Gender:

Female

Currently Lives:

Canada

Citizen Of:

Canada

Some Forum Posts:

Brazil: Schools in São Paulo -:

Hi Kine, Where will you be living in SP? I have a 7 year old who adjusted very nicely at her school.

Brazil: I need someone in Brazil on the ground to do research. I will pay you.:

This request is not only dangerous and irresponsible but exploitative as well. What exactly to do you plan to do with this information - sell it? Would you appreciate some random stranger asking you questions about your personal information and then take a photo - how invasive. Whatever the intentions are MrForeignEnquiry, I highly suggest that anyone considering this exploitative behaviour for a paltry $10 to request information from people who likely do not know where their next meal or shower will come from - take a second thought....there's something desperately wrong with this request......

Brazil: Marketing jobs:

Hello, I am looking for people who are skilled in the area of B2B and marketing for a multinational company. If you are legally eligble to work in Brazil, speak fluent Portuguese and intermediate English and have strong organizational commitment, please contact me and I will provide you with more details.

Brazil: Brazilian Etiquette, Faux Pas etc...:

LOL to mixing colours - very true!! Here I find culturally it is standard to kiss everyone on the cheek when you first meet - whether it be a job interview, a salesperson or someone you just met through a mutual friend. In N. America, a handshake is more standard. A little tricky to get used to (accustomed to huge personal space) but nice because you don't have to guess who you embrace and who you don't - you just embrace everyone.

Brazil: Permanent Visa Process for American Spouse of Brazilian Citizen:

Hello Ashco, I am a Canadian but I did recently go through the process (I married a Brasilian) so I can provide you with a little of my experience. First we married in Canada and now we live in SP. 1). I applied for the perm visa in Canada. I went to the Brasilian Embassy and they walked me through it. I already had the visitors visa. It was very easy because my request was due to marriage (much more difficult if you are coming without a purpose or business sponsor). We had to have a lot of documents translated but it only took 30 days one all the paperwork was filed. My husband needed to provide proof of having a job, bank statements and a signed - notorized - letter stating he could support me in the event I could not work. 2) If you're committed to moving to Brasil, I'm pretty sure you have to have the perm visa and you cannot apply to be a citizen until after living here for one year (so I have been told). The cost was about $300 (CDN) but I would budget for closer to $500 for translations and notories, As stated, it took about 30 days but if you're married to a Brasilian, you should have no problems. 3) Perm visa and work permit are entirely different things. You need a CPF and an RNE to be able to apply for a carteira de trabalho. All of which are not hard to get, just time consuming and make sure you read everything about what you need to have to avoid frustration. Also, very important, bring your wife or another Brasilian with you when you go for these processes, you want someone who can speak Portuguese very well and also someone who is familiar with the system. Finally, depends on what you're doing but you can apply for a PIS# (I teach English freelance right now) which is great for consultants, otherwise, to be able to legally work you need the carteiro. I have all and really it was not a huge deal. Good luck to you Ashco. Quite honestly, I love it here and while there is a bit administration to go though (same as anywhere), it is well worth it. Cheers!

Brazil: job agencies:

Hi there - have you tried LinkedIn - advanced job search? I have found it to be very effective along with Michael Page International. Also, I have attached a link to a website I have found to be very helpful http://www.jobline.net/brajob1.htm. Good luck with your search....a word of ease....it is never easy to look for a job not to mention one in a country foreign to your own. Best regards Kerrie

Brazil: Broker in Santos:

Hello, does anyone know of a good broker in Santos?

Brazil: I love this forum...:

Hey belikewater, check out InterNation http://www.internations.org. The have a nice expat community forum. Also if you're picking up Portuguese, Livemocha is a great, free site that I have found to be very useful. Cheers, k

Brazil: Shipping from Canada:

Hello, has anyone used a shipping company from Canada for some furniture and housewares (mostly sentimental stuff)? I have read many of the comments on shipping but they seem to be largely American. I am hoping to hear of someone's experience from Canada. I have contacted a few companies(oddly enough, they were Russian companies). Any advice on how the whole broker thing works would also be greatly appreciated. My husband is Brazilian and lives in SP (where I would be shipping to). Thanks in advance for any information.

Brazil: Does marrying a Brazilian give me Brazilian citizenship?:

Hi LynseyLoo, I am a Canadian and I recently married a Brazilian. I will be moving to Brazil in April. I am not applying for citizenship as I would lose my Canadian citizenship and pension. I have just received my permanent residence Visa for Brazil - which was relatively easy - just cumbersome. We got married in Canada and my husband has now registered our marriage in Brazil. As I understand it, the major difference affecting citizenship vs visa is the ability to vote - some other differences but I am eligible to work once I apply for the RN# (SIN# in Canada). Check with the your country's regulations regarding marrying a foreigner to be sure but for us, marrying in Canada first was recommended. The Brazilian Embassy has our required paperwork and was also very helpful. Good luck to you and if you're not doing it already, start studying your Portuguese.

Date Joined:

9/30/2010

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