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@raqasu

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Nigerian expat in Jordan

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About me

Nigerian, Married with children

Lives in Amman, Amman Governorate

Speaks Arabic, English, Hausa

Registration: 01 January 2017

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raqasu replied to a thread
5 years ago
Rizwan Zulfiqar

Information required Regarding To Brazilian Citizenship by Rizwan Zulfiqar

Dear James, Good Day,i have married in Brazil and i got permanent residency on the base of marriage with brazilian spouse.1 year has completed after when i received RNE Card from policia federal. Now i want to apply brazilian citizenship,i came to ...

raqasu

I totally second what Stanza51 said: Lawyers are absolutely worthless when it comes to immigration issues in Brasil. I can't stress this enough. Thank god I only wasted $300 on one - and he even gave me wrong information! - before coming to my ... Read More

raqasu replied to a thread
5 years ago
Tom1080

Permanent Citizenship by Tom1080

Hi, I'm a British citizen who is looking to apply for citizenship in Brazil due to being married a with Brazilian. I've read that one of the requirements is to pass a Portuguese language test. Can anyone give any information on this test, ...

raqasu

Hello Tom, It is the Celpe Bras test (http://portal.inep.gov.br/acoes-internacionais/celpe-bras). It consists of a 3-hour written exam and a 20-minute oral interview. The written exam has audio, video and two written comprehension parts. To pass, ... Read More

raqasu replied to a thread
6 years ago
kiwibrazuca

Immigration Lawyer Needed by kiwibrazuca

Hello to everyone, A little background about me. I am from New Zealand and have spent about four years living in São Paulo over an 8 year period, coming and going on a tourist visa, except for in 2015 when I had a student visa. On arrival from ...

raqasu

Immigration lawyers in Brazil are very difficult to come by. And those you come across will almost certainly be useless and a waste of money. I recommend you keep looking around forums like this one for a person who may give you good advice. Read More

raqasu replied to a thread
6 years ago
Uzman jalloh

Information by Uzman jalloh

Does anyone know a place, office or department other than police federal in sp that I can file a complaint about my RNE process. I do have a problem, when PF vist my house no one was there to attend to them because I live in a condo house and ...

raqasu

Hello Uzman. PF stopped doing home visits for the RNE more than one year ago. Are you sure your case is about a missed visit? Read More

raqasu replied to a thread
6 years ago
James

IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS by James

IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS *************************************************************************************************** EDIT OF JULY 17, 2015 INFORMATION REGARDING NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR PERMANENCY, ...

raqasu

Try another PF office. Each one seems to have its quirks. Read More

raqasu replied to a thread
6 years ago
extraxen

Pregnant and stressed out ! by extraxen

Hello All !! I hope you all doing well, I was advised to go through this website as i am stressed out about travelling to brazil ! My husband is going to travel to brazil for three months and he is planning to stay in rio. he wants me to ...

raqasu

I sent you a message. Read More

raqasu replied to a thread
7 years ago
GuestPoster202

About the CIE by GuestPoster202

Hi, I will apply for the CIE soon as base of married to a Brazilian woman. We have been married for 9 years living abroad and I would like to take the CIE . I know all the doc.needed for the PF. As for the legalized copy of the passport at the ...

raqasu replied to a thread
7 years ago
GuestPoster202

About the CIE by GuestPoster202

Hi, I will apply for the CIE soon as base of married to a Brazilian woman. We have been married for 9 years living abroad and I would like to take the CIE . I know all the doc.needed for the PF. As for the legalized copy of the passport at the ...

raqasu

I had someone pick up mine. I gave the power of attorney to a friend and she picked it up and mailed it to me. Read More

raqasu replied to a thread
7 years ago
James

IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS by James

IMPORTANT NEW CHANGES FOR THOSE APPLYING FOR PERMANENT VISAS *************************************************************************************************** EDIT OF JULY 17, 2015 INFORMATION REGARDING NEW FEE STRUCTURE FOR PERMANENCY, ...

raqasu

Don't worry. The website is not very dependable. I got my card and the website was still saying "name not found" a day before the card was issued. Just go back to the Policia Federal in 60 days after applying. You will get your card. ... Read More

raqasu replied to a thread
7 years ago
ryeguy29

Getting a Visa to Teach/Work :Come in on a Tourist Visa or Work Visa? by ryeguy29

Hi everyone, I need help. I am Canadian, a teacher and wanting to be living/working in Sao paulo Brazil by mid July. I was wondering if anyone knows : 1. If I come in on a 90 day Tourist Visa and take a job in that period of time, can I fly out ...

raqasu

I might not be of much help, but I will repeat an advice I got whenever I asked about job prospects in Brazil: You need to come and scope out the situation in person -- figuring it out remotely is close to impossible. Read More

raqasu replied to a thread
7 years ago
JustinAndVivi

Permanent visa for my children by JustinAndVivi

I am American that recently married a Brazilian woman. I was successfully able to apply for my permanent resident visa a few days ago. BUt my children who are not from my wife, were told they need wait for me to receive my physical card . The ...

raqasu

We applied for our kids on the same day of our own application. One parent can apply for his/her children. And the protocolo is all you need, not the actual card. I suggest you try going to another Policia Federal office. Or go to the same branch ... Read More

raqasu replied to a thread
7 years ago
DanielDuncan935

Applying For Permanent Resident Based On Brazilian Born Child by DanielDuncan935

Recently had a son here in São Paulo and would like to apply for permanent residency so I can be able to take care of him down here! Can anyone with expertise or experience with this process explain the "Full List" or "Basic ...

raqasu

Question: When I got my protocolo they didn't stamp my passport. Is that ok? Is the stamp after the CIE? Read More

raqasu replied to a thread
7 years ago
Bhavna

Naturalisation and citizenship in Brazil by Bhavna

Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Brazil? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship in ...

raqasu

I got the protocol, but they didn't stamp my passport. Is that normal? Read More

raqasu replied to a thread
8 years ago
brandwach

Regarding naturalization for people with a Brazilian Child by brandwach

As a parent of a Brazilian child, I know I am entitled to citizenship after one year of residency. But, how much of that time must I been in Brazil? Would 3mo's do it, or 6 mo's or would I have to be in Brazil the whole year? Thanks

raqasu

Thanks! Read More

raqasu replied to a thread
8 years ago
brandwach

Regarding naturalization for people with a Brazilian Child by brandwach

As a parent of a Brazilian child, I know I am entitled to citizenship after one year of residency. But, how much of that time must I been in Brazil? Would 3mo's do it, or 6 mo's or would I have to be in Brazil the whole year? Thanks

raqasu

Thanks! So, to be clear, I can't delegate someone to pick up my permanent residency card, correct? Read More