William James Woodward
ViPCanadian expat in Brazil
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Macaé
Speaks English / Portuguese / still speak some French
Registration: 20 June 2010
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Tell about learning Portuguese by PortugueseTeacher
How was your experience in learning Portuguese ? Come hai imparato Portoghese? Respostas/answers em Português, Inglês, Italiano, Francês, Espanhol são bem-vindas !
Hi Victoria, Funny you should mention that, because I found the same thing. I learned French in high school, but was terrible. When I put my kids into a French Immersion public school in Canada I became fluent through helping them. However once ... Read More
Schengen Visa Help??? by HarryWinter
Hi I actually want to visit the Netherlands to go visit a friend of mine who I'm romantically involved. I have all the documents required for the visit to the Netherlands, but unfortunately I don't have proof of employment nor am I a ...
Well, that may be enough to get the visa denied. Work history is one of the key factors. They may have strong supspicions you're coming with the intention to find work and stay. You should expect that. Cheers, James expat.com Experts Team Read More
Schengen Visa Help??? by HarryWinter
Hi I actually want to visit the Netherlands to go visit a friend of mine who I'm romantically involved. I have all the documents required for the visit to the Netherlands, but unfortunately I don't have proof of employment nor am I a ...
Even with a Letter of Invitation, if you can't clearly show sufficient funds to support yourself during your entire visit, and if you can't show substantial ties to your home country, such as stable employment, ongoing schooling, family ... Read More
I want to rent a flat in Cairo by creamcake
Hi, I would like to rent a flat in Cairo. I would like to live around other westerners. I cannot pay over 2000 EGP per month. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Try clicking on the HOUSING tab in the toolbar at the top of this page. That way you can post a free ad seeking accommodations and browse ads already existing there. Cheers, James expat.com Experts Team Read More
Age and grade by tasmina
Dear Friends, Warm wishes. I'm landing at Toronto end of April . My daughters are 4.7 and 7.3 yrs old. In which grades they will get admission as immigrants? Will they start immediately or will they wait till the new session begins?What are the ...
The school year in Canada runs from the day following Labor Day (in most places), so this year the new school year would begin on/about Tuesday, September 6, depending on the school district. The end of the school year is usually in June. Children ... Read More
Business etiquette in Brazil by Julien
Hello everybody, As you know, professional habits may differ from one country to another. In order to help newly arrived expats better understand their new professional environment in Brazil, we warmly encourage you to share information and ...
Regarding dress code, that depends totally on the location and the business sector one works in. For example in São Paulo (capital), business dress is much more formal than in the rest of the country. Suits and ties are common dress for men. ... Read More
Let's exchange experiences about living in Brazil? by PortugueseTeacher
Hi, there ! How are your lives in Brazil ? ;-)
Mine is just great, but then again I've ONLY been here for just over 14 years. My Brazilian wife and our 9 year old son think life's good too. Cheers, James expat.com Experts Team Read More
Guide to marriage process by GOVARTHAN
My Name is Gova I am Indian Currently Work In UAE 3 ½ Years, Now I Plan to Move and marry a Brazilian Girlfriend in Tubarão - State of Santa Catarina, Brazil, Nar about 8 Month Good Understand Full in Love Each other Please Note: - She ...
Hello GOVARTHAN, Don't want to rain on your parade, but before you go making too many plans you should know that obtaining a visa that will allow you a visit long enough to get through the complicated marriage process (around 45 days) is going ... Read More
Staying illegally - what to do? How to go back?! by malikaali
Hi everyone, Can somebody help me , Please! I came to Kuwait 8 months ago with my 5 children soon after my husband passed away and just because somebody promised me and my kids residence visa. Unfortunately we got totally abandoned. No visas, no ...
Hello malikaali, Well, when you think of what is going to happen if you don't leave the country, and do so as quickly as possible, I'm sure you'll find some way to come up with the money to pay the fine, or make some arrangement to pay ... Read More
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 ...
The process (start to finish) may take a year or more depending on the case. Cheers, James expat.com Experts Team Read More
Best place to come to Panama in November by cdlangton
Hi everyone, My husband and I are coming to check out Panama in November. We know, it's rainy season, but can anyone offer advice on the least rainy places to go? We'll be doing some touring around the whole country, but would like a ...
Hello cdlangton, You will get a much better response on the Panama Forum than you will here. https://www.expat.com/forum/viewforum.php?id=244 Cheers, James https://www.expat.com Experts Team Read More
How will the future after Dilma affect expats? by exnyer
The weekend has come and gone. . So what was the subject du jour? A possible military coup. Some have suggested that a military action might be the best thing right now. Others remember all to well how it was the last time. Since it was before my ...
I really think there is little if any chance of military intervention following possible impeachment of Dilma and/or Temer. While there certainly many Brazilians who are advocating military intervention most of them weren't even old enough to ... Read More
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 ...
Hello Rizwan, It's impossible to say exactly what effect of living apart from your wife when you apply for naturalization. The distance between you, and the length of the physical separation will certainly raise eyebrows of the Federal Police. ... Read More
1 bed/bath or studio wanted near coast road by MisterStretch
Western expat teacher, responsible and clean, is seeking a one bed/bath or studio from Mahbouta to Fahaheel, preferably in Abu Halifa, Rent below 300K, best view, balcony, if available. Prefer to start May 1. Message here for email or whatsapp.
The Accommodations section of the forum is for asking information and advice about issues like tenant - landlord dispute issues, preferred areas to rent in, average rental/sales values, and other issues surrounding accommodations. For searches or ... Read More
1 bed/bath or studio wanted near coast road by MisterStretch
Western expat teacher, responsible and clean, is seeking a one bed/bath or studio from Mahbouta to Fahaheel, preferably in Abu Halifa, Rent below 300K, best view, balcony, if available. Prefer to start May 1. Message here for email or whatsapp.
https://www.expat.com/images/v8-profile-assets/logo/header-logo.png Hello MisterStretch, Kindly post your (free) rental search ad to our HOUSING section, which you can access by clicking on the HOUSING tab in the toolbar at the top of this page. You may also ... Read More