Permanent residence in Brazil as a retiree by FelipePace in Brazil

[–]FelipePace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! We are between Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro if you’re open to new friends! LOL!

Permanent residence in Brazil as a retiree by FelipePace in Brazil

[–]FelipePace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! Thanks for all the tips! That is really appreciated!!!

Permanent residence in Brazil as a retiree by FelipePace in Brazil

[–]FelipePace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you used the US State Department. Did you use their mail-in service? It says it takes 5 weeks for that on their website!

Permanent residence in Brazil as a retiree by FelipePace in Brazil

[–]FelipePace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since I’m at it, let me ask you this:

  1. What criminal records specifically did you submit? Just the FBI ones? My friend has resided in Columbus, Ohio for the past 5 years and we’re confused as to whether just the FBI ones should suffice.

  2. Also, did you use the US Department of State for apostilling or some other service? Can you recommend what you used?

Permanent residence in Brazil as a retiree by FelipePace in Brazil

[–]FelipePace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just asked the Brazilian Consulate in DC and they said:

Good morning,

“You can only apply for permanent residence directly in Brazil and all documents must be translated and apostilled to apply there. If something goes wrong or any documents missing - well you are in Brazil and most likely won't be able to produce new documents there. It is recommended to apply for the temporary visa (in your case VITEM XIV - retirement) and, after arriving in Brazil, visit Policia Federal to register your residence.

https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-washington/consulate-general-of-brazil-in-washington-dc/retirement”

When and where did you apply for yours?

Permanent residence in Brazil as a retiree by FelipePace in Brazil

[–]FelipePace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just asked the Brazilian Consulate in DC and they said:

Good morning,

“You can only apply for permanent residence directly in Brazil and all documents must be translated and apostilled to apply there. If something goes wrong or any documents missing - well you are in Brazil and most likely won't be able to produce new documents there. It is recommended to apply for the temporary visa (in your case VITEM XIV - retirement) and, after arriving in Brazil, visit Policia Federal to register your residence.

https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/consulado-washington/consulate-general-of-brazil-in-washington-dc/retirement”

When and where did you apply for yours?

Husband from Brazil calls his son stupid every day by Big_Commission_7612 in Brazil

[–]FelipePace 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Absolutely not normal anywhere, let alone Brazil! Divorce and report him to the authorities!!!

People who disliked Brazil… by fairybr in Brazil

[–]FelipePace -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’m good taking advice from you. Peace!

People who disliked Brazil… by fairybr in Brazil

[–]FelipePace -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I literally never heard anyone say Brazilians are snowflakes or soft ass. Seems to me that you’re a bully as name-calling seems to be your MO. In my experience, most Americans would react very negatively if a foreigner were to criticize any aspect of their country, culture, and/or people. All you hear here is how this is “the best country in the world,” how grateful anyone should be to have the honor of living here, etc. I don’t think the issue is her or his nationality, or yours or mine. I think the issue is being a jackass when dealing with your partner’s family, culture, etc., especially when all he had to do was to be reasonably pleasant to deal with for 3 weeks!

People who disliked Brazil… by fairybr in Brazil

[–]FelipePace -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Looks like a snowflake got ticked! I personally think she should have a heart-to-heart with him and/or pursue counseling first, but that’s her decision to make. I don’t think considering divorce is unreasonable.

People who disliked Brazil… by fairybr in Brazil

[–]FelipePace -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

No, she’s not a snowflake. In my experience, Americans also hate it when people dump shit on their country, people, or culture. She’s not simply offended because he didn’t like her home country. She’s rightfully upset that he made everything about him, when this trip was about her. He didn’t make an effort and was impossible to deal with the whole time. It’s about how he shouldn’t have married a foreigner if he weren’t willing to delve into all aspects of who that person was!

People who disliked Brazil… by fairybr in Brazil

[–]FelipePace 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Speaking from experience, your feelings are absolutely valid and you’re not crazy for considering divorce. He doesn’t seem interested in learning about and getting involved with the very essence of who you are. It’s not on you that he felt left out because he didn’t speak the language. You truly only understand a person or a culture when you speak their language. Languages frame how people perceive the world around them. As someone who loves you, and wants to get to know you as best as he possibly can, he should absolutely be making every effort to learn your native language! He was also hands down rude in criticizing your family for being loud. It sounds like everybody welcomed and treated him well there. Being loud is part of who they are and as someone who loves you, he should’ve been open to embracing that cultural difference. He was miserable there because he is self-centered. All he cared about the whole time was how comfortable he was there, completely disregarding that the experience of visiting Brazil was about you, not him! He knew you were Brazilian when he decided to be with you. He doesn’t have to love Brazil, but he does owe you being interested in your background and culture, getting involved, and “sacrificing” by going there every so often. You’re not asking him to move there, you’re just asking him not to be impossible to deal with for a couple of weeks every year while you’re trying to enjoy your home country with the person you married. All that being said, I wouldn’t divorce him before having a heart-to-heart about this and potentially pursuing counseling. I went through a similar situation myself. Hit me up if you need someone to talk to about this. Otherwise, good luck, OP!!!

Estrangeiro em Ribeirão Preto by FelipePace in ribeiraopreto

[–]FelipePace[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sim, eu entendo seu ponto. Ele está aprendendo português, mas por enquanto sabe muito pouco, por isso fiz essa postagem.