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Brazil: GIVING UP BRAZIL. RETURNING TO THE US:
Hello papazcol,
sadly, I have to agree with everything you just said. My partner and I went through the same experience.
I am an U.S citizen born in Brazil but have lived in the U.S for most of my life and my partner is an american born from Denver, CO. Although I accepted the difficulties of the system and tried not to compare with the U.S it was very hard to see how Brazilian are taken advantage of. From bureaucracy, corruption, to cartel like control of automobiles and cell phones. I left a cozy six years contract on my second year with the City of Denver and took the chance with Brazil to return to U.S. a year later. I am now also living in New York City since June in the Upper West Side. My partner was able to get a job while we where still living in Brazil but I am still looking for one. Welcome back.
Brazil: Work visa question:
The answer is yes. You can apply at any consulate or embassy. They will receive your documents and forward them to the Immigration Ministry in Brazilia the capital. This process is lengthy and may take years before you have your papers. The best way to apply is for you both apply at the Federal Police office in the Brazilian state you choose to live at. The reason is that the FP has the authority to issue visitor visas extensions 6 month at the time until your process is completed. They will also allow you to leave and re-enter the country as many times you need. My partner has written an article about the documents you need in this link: http://www.expat-blog.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=510390#p510390
I wish you both good luck and a great life together. Let me know if you have any question or need any further clarification.
Brazil: Brazil Government:
Hello espanol.
Please make a cohesive point. What are you trying to say? Should we start a war? Overthrow the Government? What are the policies that you disagree and why? And please do not say that “things are facts” when you use the word “probably” together. Are you saying they are probably facts? Umm, I am not sure you know what you are talking about.
Here are some facts for you.
The Brazilian military play an active role in the Amazon helping local government to enforce preservation of our forest, fauna, fight diseases and defend the borders. They also joined the United Nation peacekeeping forces in five countries.
The Brazilian military, especially the army, has become involved in civic-action programs, education, health care, and constructing roads, bridges, and railroads across the nation.
Also, The French military is number eight in the world, Brazilian Military is number 11. They are hardly the same size. Don’t you agree? The French spends 57 Billion on their military near 3% of their GDP. Brazil spends 28 Billions about 1.5% of their GDP.
The Brazilian government is working very hard trying to equalize their impoverished classes. Brazilians are hardworking and very patient people which I believe are virtues. Poverty (PPP US$2 per day) has fallen from 21% of the population in 2003 to 11% in 2009. Extreme poverty (PPP US$1.25 per day) also dropped, from 10% in 2004 to 2.2% in 2009. Between 2001 and 2009, the income growth rate of the poorest 10% of the population was 7% per year, while that of the richest 10% was 1.7%. This helped decrease income inequality (measured by the Gini index) to reach a 50-year low of 0.519 in 2011. Key drivers of this have been low inflation, consistent economic growth, well-focused social programs, and a policy of real increases for the minimum wage.
Brazil: married, moving here, visa and customs regs:
You can return to your home country or any other foreign country as many times you would like. All you need to do is to notify in person each time you plan to leave the country. It is very fast and simple and you don't need to wait in the infamous "estrangeiro" lines. Just show up a week or so before your trip and tell them the days you will be out of the Brazil and they will note that in your files so you don't have a Police visit during the period you are out which would invalidate you entire "permanencia" process.
Brazil: Fed Up With U.S.A. ...Ready To Move...:
Hello Chris W.
I agree with all the cautiously optimistic advice you have received so far. If you move here you will find that Brazilians are very friendly at first glance. After a while you will find that Brazil is a much closed society and it is very had to break into a meaningful professional and social circle. So, if your move to Brazil relies on finding a job when you get here. I advise you to strengthen your professional network before you arrive. Finding a job here requires professional referrals as they call "Quem indique" or as they jokingly calls ones "IQ"
After a while I learned that the friendly attitude is not an invitation to get to know you, but just a polite extended welcome that most of the time ends shortly after. Brazilians don't move much and they create great relationships with their families and old friends. They largely rely on their close friends and not the new ones.
I was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro but moved to the United States for college and then graduate school. I then continued working on my field for the last 15 years before moving back to Rio de Janeiro. I own my home, speak Portuguese, had savings and all the proper government papers in order. Still, it took me almost 6 month to find a job thanks to a referral from a causing. In short, I am returning to New York on June 1st since the opportunities there are much better in my field (IT).
I wish you luck. I guarantee you will have a great time here, but please be aware of the great difficulties of immigrating here. I am assuming that you have your immigration papers in order since you will have no job offers without the proper working visa.
Once again, Good luck to you.
Brazil: Should I get married in the U.S. or Brazil:
Dear Kshareef,
My partner and I are in a similar situation. You can do either way. You can get married in the U.S and than translate it to Portuguese or file a Uniao Estavel contract at a local "Cartorio" when you get here . I think it will be easier for you to get married in the U.S. That is what we did and we filed the paper with the Federal Police without any problems. I believe they actually preferred that way. Also, you don't need to know Portuguese before obtaining a permanent visa. My partner has written an extensive article at http://www.expat-blog.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=117385
Good Luck
Brazil: Shipping my car to Brazil:
I moved to Brasil 8 month ago and went through a similar problem. You will quickly find out that you can’t bring used cars into Brasil. However there are some temporary restrictions for travelers crossing the borders by car, or if it is an equipment need to perform a job like Formula 1 vehicles, car show items, …
You may want to sell your car and purchase a new one. Pay about 100% Import taxes plus transportation costs, it is not worth it. It is easier to buy an new BMW when you get here.
Brazil: Gay Marriage:
Etelena is not helping. I'd say Brazilian law is very friendly to homosexuals. My partner and I are going through the process now. He put this article together with the details: http://www.expat-blog.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=510390#p510390
Best of luck!
Brazil: Good family living areas in Rio?:
I would look for housing in the areas of Barra and Recreio short for Barra da Tijuca and Recreio dos Bandeirantes . These two neighborhoods are along the coast about 6 or so miles from Leblon Ipanema. Barra da Tijuca and Recreio are very modern and well planned. You will find several International Schools including the American School. I will keep an eye open for a Realtor in these areas and let you know.
Brazil: Pondering the thoughts of relocation. .:
Driving in Brazil with an international Drivers Licence.
All citizens from countries in the Vienna convention can drive in Brazil for a period of 180 days (from the day you enter the country) with your foreign DL accompanied by your passport. After 180 days you will have to request the Brazilian Drivers licence with the documents you have already mentioned. Except it can be a simple translation and not "Traducao Juramentada". You can translate it yourself sign it and have your signature notorized in cartorio "firma reconhecida" it costs about $15 instead of $200 for "Traducao Juramentada" Those are the rules here in Rio de Janeiro.
Also you will need a proof of your foreign address at least 6 month older then the date your international DL was issued. It can be difficult to get a bank statement or a phone bill showing your address in your home country from many years back eg.: American licences are valid for 15 years.
Good Luck
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