Hi all,
This blog has been helpful in answering a lot of my questions thus far but I was hoping for some clarification on a couple of requirements for applying to a permanent visa for Brazil please. Currently I hold a tourist visa but now that my Brazilian spouse and I have a marriage license, I am looking to change my visa to a permanent visa and live with her in Rio.
1. Submission of Permanent Visa. Law allows submission in either US or Brazil. Blog indicated easier process if done in home country. Why? What are the benefits in terms of cost, time, etc?
2. Proof of Jurisdiction requirement. For which country? I have only IDs and bills for my US residence. I can't have this for my residence in Brazil because I'm not a citizen with a national ID.
3. Translation of Permanent Visa documents. I assume this is valid if I begin the process in Brazil and not the US. Is that correct? And this includes ALL documents?
Thank you all much in advance for your help!