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Subject: Citibank
Posted: 20 August 2008 at 00:52

Originally posted by bglenn

Ok.... We have the SWIFT code of our bank here in US.  We also left a signed form authorizing the transfer of the $$$.  What documentation was requested that you did not have Off Road?  Seems to me that some have no problem with this process, while others go through agony.  Any tips to help expedite the process?  I have about 10 days to figure out the best approachConfused!!

I was transfering to my then fiance, to purchase a house. The manager of the bank just stood firm and would never let the money through. It was a nightmare.
 
]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:52:29 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5344&PID=71637#71637 Visas and Documentation : Brazilian citizenship and birth certificates http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6063&PID=71636#71636 Author: CariocaQc
Subject: Brazilian citizenship and birth certificates
Posted: 20 August 2008 at 00:52

Hi,

Just a question to see if anyone has some info about that.

I am wishing to apply for my Brazilian citizenship, my father being Brazilian.

My mother is Canadian and I was wondering if I will need to legalize her birth certificate at the consulate as well?

I've e-mail the Brazilian embassy in Canada and they weren't sure. When I asked them about my mother birth certificate, they told me:

Provavelmente não. É aconselhável, no entanto, consultar o Cartório de Registro Civil do município onde você será registrado quanto aos documentos e autenticações exigidos no seu caso.

As for my father, I will only need copies of his birth certificate and RG card, right?

Thanks for the help guys!
]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:52:16 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6063&PID=71636#71636 Moving to Brazil : From Australia to Brazil: CELTA English & Power Qs http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6045&PID=71635#71635 Author: zack222
Subject: From Australia to Brazil: CELTA English & Power Qs
Posted: 20 August 2008 at 00:38

Originally posted by muhnkee_2

was that a virtual brain explosion?
 
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]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:38:30 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6045&PID=71635#71635 Visas and Documentation : Changing status and work permit http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6029&PID=71634#71634 Author: Off Road
Subject: Changing status and work permit
Posted: 20 August 2008 at 00:32

Originally posted by DUNGA

Hey!!!  I thought you were getting a divorce ... you must really love Brazilian bureaucracy ...
Well, as with all things Brazil, there was a major misunderstanding between me and wife. She disappeared for 3 days.. but.. she had forgot her keys, come back to the apartment and I was so asleep I did not hear her or the phone, so she was pissed at me. I guess I forgive her, but 3 days was extreme.
 
I have started a company here with 2 other gringos, so not sure if I really need a work permit or not. I do know that when retired you are not supposed to work. but $2000 goes very fast these days.
]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:32:04 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6029&PID=71634#71634 Queries on Brazil : DVD Player http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6010&PID=71633#71633 Author: zack222
Subject: DVD Player
Posted: 20 August 2008 at 00:24

Originally posted by Mineiro_Alemão

Well, I´m not familiar with the voltage used in Canada, but you should check with your Brazilian friends if the have 110V or 220V.
Most parts of Brazil have 110V but there are some states where they use 220V.

Also make sure that the DVD Player is adjusted for PAL and NTSC TV-standards.

Smile
 
thanks to all for info. 110 V in Canada Mineiro. I guess it might be 220 V in Pernambuco. At least, that may be why I fried my Nintendo DS charger last year. Confused 
]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:24:51 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6010&PID=71633#71633 Hello! : Hello from Houston http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6027&PID=71632#71632 Author: Wanderlust
Subject: Hello from Houston
Posted: 19 August 2008 at 23:47

Hey Kiteflyer. Yeah gets pretty hot, but with the rain it's actually kinda cool today.  Looks like we'll be dodging another hurricane!

So far I've met a few Brazilians here through the meetup website.  I figure there's got to be a couple on this board.

I always thought us Texans were friendly, but Brazilians blew me away :)
]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:47:53 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6027&PID=71632#71632 Hello! : Hello from Houston http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6027&PID=71631#71631 Author: KiteFlyer
Subject: Hello from Houston
Posted: 19 August 2008 at 23:28

Originally posted by tamashin

Refried beans in tins are available in Carrefour in the aisles just down from the meat counter. Shelves on the top left hand side.
Know what your talking about Tamashin along with the Taco kits etc!! Sadly the mush they put in those tins is completly but not quite totally unlike refried beans, rather like some poor form of tinned feijoada..ugh!!Unhappy Sorry couldn't find a honking smiley!! LOL
]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:28:07 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6027&PID=71631#71631 Hello! : Hi from the UK http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6055&PID=71630#71630 Author: KiteFlyer
Subject: Hi from the UK
Posted: 19 August 2008 at 23:20

Hi Nikki & welcome to the forum. Santo Andre is part of the ABC(D) area south of Sao Paulo & consists of Santo Andre, Sao Bernardo, Caetano and today includes Diadema. I used to live in an area called Moema & worked in Sao Bernardo.
It is very good of you to anticipate that your son will want to know about his Father's home town & country & very brave & open of you to want to help educate him in all aspects of your Ex's life & country. I take my hat off to you & am sure you will find both information & advice on this site to help you both Clap]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:20:51 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6055&PID=71630#71630 Hello! : Study Abroad http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6062&PID=71629#71629 Author: Zadrii
Subject: Study Abroad
Posted: 19 August 2008 at 22:09

same username... we basically share it as a family. we decided against the move, but now my daughter is interested in studying abroad on her own.]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:09:19 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6062&PID=71629#71629 Hello! : Making friends in Sao Paulo http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5876&PID=71628#71628 Author: theberg11
Subject: Making friends in Sao Paulo
Posted: 19 August 2008 at 20:48

Seems to be lots of gringo love in PInheiros so I thought I would add myself to the list... I live in Pinheiros and work with three other Americans that live here, too... THEY all have GYM MEMBERSHIPS... both gyms are located on Henrique Schaumann near Reboucas... I mostly agree with everyones' comments about the neighborhood...

Edited by theberg11 - Yesterday at 20:51]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:48:12 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5876&PID=71628#71628