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Registration: 31 August 2022

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last year
Mickael

The work culture in Brazil by Mickael

Hello everyone, As an expatriate, working in Brazil can present unique opportunities but also challenges. Discovering new communication styles, adapting to new cultural norms... working in Brazil can be both exciting and confusing. Share your ...

Roddie Simmons

@KenAquarius indeed Read More

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last year
roddiesho

Apostille: When, Where & How! by roddiesho

Got the Brazilian marriage certificate, FBI Background check and I believe the last item for my Permanent Residency by Spouse is the Apostille, When Where and How.Also, according to my passport my deadline is 4/4/2023. On to Florida for ...

Roddie Simmons

Thanx,I will always remember you and Texas Brazil emphasizing the staple. It is stuck inky brain now.đŸ˜± Read More

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last year
silandreoli

Transfer money to Brazil taxes by silandreoli

Hi, I would like to send some money to my daughters Bradesco bank account, so I would like to know, how much can I transfer in the Brazilian tax year without my daughter paying any taxes on the amount of money I transfer. Just to clarify my ...

Roddie Simmons

So they say PayPal has solved a lot of problems for me. I am staying with them. Read More

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last year
Vera GauchaAmerican

Pet Transport by Vera GauchaAmerican

Considering taking my pet to Brasil in about one year from the US.Does anyone shipped the pet from Los Angeles.Does anyone recommend a reputable company.If I take the pet as extra baggage on my flight or have it shipped as cargo,it would cost much ...

Roddie Simmons

@Alstromeria55. My opinion was a tad tainted because I was old and disabled. Now I am feeling younger and spry.The real reason I have such a negative opinion is not knowing what I was in for. SĂŁo Paulo is where you are entering ... Read More

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last year
Vera GauchaAmerican

Pet Transport by Vera GauchaAmerican

Considering taking my pet to Brasil in about one year from the US.Does anyone shipped the pet from Los Angeles.Does anyone recommend a reputable company.If I take the pet as extra baggage on my flight or have it shipped as cargo,it would cost much ...

Roddie Simmons

@VeraGauchoAmericanLooking at the dates of some of these posts it seems the ship has already sailed.In case this is new information I would recommend American Airlines PetCargo YouTube video. Also there is a “too big” situation. I know ... Read More

Roddie Simmons replied to a thread
last year
Vera GauchaAmerican

Pet Transport by Vera GauchaAmerican

Considering taking my pet to Brasil in about one year from the US.Does anyone shipped the pet from Los Angeles.Does anyone recommend a reputable company.If I take the pet as extra baggage on my flight or have it shipped as cargo,it would cost much ...

Roddie Simmons

@Vera GauchaAmerican Ok, I have to be the resident expert on this.I brought Simba (Beagle/Cocker Spaniel Mix) from Logan Airport ((Boston)) to Jericocoara (CearĂĄ).The first thing is that you should add up all the great CPF, Visa etc. advice ... Read More

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last year
Roddie Simmons

Brazilian Nationality vs.Permanent Residency by Roddie Simmons

In another post they spoke of a language test that was taken to get Brazilian Citizenship, but is not necessary for a Permanent Residency Visa.i am currently working on my Permanent Residency by Spouse Visa.What are the Pros and Cons of Permanent ...

Roddie Simmons

Good Choices. Familiar with both. Read More

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last year
sovelong

Tourist Visa Extension Question by sovelong

Does anyone know if the tourist visa extension is multi-entry and if the months are rolling dates? For example, once you get the extension could you be in Brazil for the first month of the extension, leave for one month, then come back for two ...

Roddie Simmons

Sincerely Operating Blind Read More

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last year
sovelong

Tourist Visa Extension Question by sovelong

Does anyone know if the tourist visa extension is multi-entry and if the months are rolling dates? For example, once you get the extension could you be in Brazil for the first month of the extension, leave for one month, then come back for two ...

Roddie Simmons

@abthree Thanx for The DM.I am sure it will work out. I am suffering from communicating with only an I Phkne SE on very, very small type. I will send you a reply next week when I hopefully have my laptop back.Thanx,Roddie In ... Read More

Roddie Simmons replied to a thread
last year
sovelong

Tourist Visa Extension Question by sovelong

Does anyone know if the tourist visa extension is multi-entry and if the months are rolling dates? For example, once you get the extension could you be in Brazil for the first month of the extension, leave for one month, then come back for two ...

Roddie Simmons

@abthree No Problemo!!!We have been married for 22 years.We are about to do the Brazilian Marriage,We live in a small village so even though we have a “C” they haveheard of the process, but since I am the only. Americano for miles, they ... Read More

Roddie Simmons replied to a thread
last year
sovelong

Tourist Visa Extension Question by sovelong

Does anyone know if the tourist visa extension is multi-entry and if the months are rolling dates? For example, once you get the extension could you be in Brazil for the first month of the extension, leave for one month, then come back for two ...

Roddie Simmons

@abthreeHow does that work during the Residency Process?I am in the 2nd leg of my tourist visa. I will have started / completed the criminal
 and the Brazilian / marriage before that leg is up. Then I have 1year for the spouse residency. I ... Read More

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last year
seinfo3

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 ...

Roddie Simmons

@abthree I only receive social security in dollars  on PayPal. I don’t have any income. I received my inheritance in January. I plan on filing my usual Turbo Tax for USA for some work I did in 1st. quarter 2022.It will be at least a ... Read More

Roddie Simmons replied to a thread
last year
mberigan

Blocked access to USA (or other) websites by mberigan

Good afternoon,Does this happen to you? Is it something that impacts a lot of Expats? Is there some way to aggregate sites that do this and look for alternative solutions? I hunted [unsuccessfully] for some kind of international accessibility ...

Roddie Simmons

Express VPN is the best.I now have access to the American transmission of Prime Video Peacock, Apple TV+, Paramount +, Disney +, and HULU.Roddie in RetirementđŸ•”đŸœ Read More

Roddie Simmons created a thread
2 years ago

Is Senator George Santos shedding a good light on Brazilians

Just watched an interview with his ex-boyfriend in SĂŁo Paulo. With all the attention on him now including his Brazilian roots, how do Brazilians feel being dragged into the story?Roddie in RetirementđŸ•”đŸœ Read More

Roddie Simmons replied to a thread
2 years ago
Roddie Simmons

Brazilian Nationality vs.Permanent Residency by Roddie Simmons

In another post they spoke of a language test that was taken to get Brazilian Citizenship, but is not necessary for a Permanent Residency Visa.i am currently working on my Permanent Residency by Spouse Visa.What are the Pros and Cons of Permanent ...

Roddie Simmons

@sprealestatebroker That is TMI for me, but I applaud your skills.My time in RI was not even connected to Brazil. My father built our house and my natural mother was a PHD from Brown University, now with a Fellowship in her name. It wasn’t ... Read More