Gringoes.com http://www.gringoes.com/forum This is an XML content feed of; Gringoes.com : Last 10 Posts Copyright (c) 2006 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:09:09 +0000 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:01:03 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 8.05a 30 www.gringoes.com/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp Gringoes.com http://www.gringoes.com/forum/Title_image http://www.gringoes.com/forum Visas and Documentation : overstayed visa http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=856&PID=112054#112054 Author: Gringodude
Subject: overstayed visa
Posted: 10 March 2010 at 10:01

Do people normally pay on their way back or out? And what is the difference in arranging either way?]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:01:03 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=856&PID=112054#112054 Queries on Brazil : Car Insurance http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9381&PID=112053#112053 Author: sven
Subject: Car Insurance
Posted: 10 March 2010 at 09:07

Originally posted by 3casas

There are some states where it has been possible (SP- not sure if you can still do it) to register a car to a non-licensed owner.  Here in PR it is not possible (we tried).In this case, my sogra, who doesn't have a license and has never driven a car in her life, is the proud owner of about 15 different cars and motorcycles, that are constantly totting up tickets.  She throws them away.  I don't know if this legal oversight has been corrected but it's very convenient for getting around the rodizio....


No, it's the same thing I'm talking about. The tickets are on the car. Since 99% is electronic and there is only a very small chance of you being stopped by the police, they will hav a hard time impounding the WTF. And when impounded, the WTF being worth less than the tickets, the proud owner of the WTF just says WTF and buys another WTF.]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:07:40 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9381&PID=112053#112053 Queries on Brazil : Car Insurance http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9381&PID=112052#112052 Author: ToVoltando
Subject: Car Insurance
Posted: 10 March 2010 at 08:39

Just an observation: If you are moving to Porto Alegre, does the price of service matter all that much? Can't you get routine service done for about 1/3 the price in Uruguay or Argentina?]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:39:44 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9381&PID=112052#112052 Hello! : Lost in translation http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9385&PID=112051#112051 Author: Venezolano
Subject: Lost in translation
Posted: 10 March 2010 at 08:15

Howzit Bru Lekke???

Just keep writing in here or join the meet ups... Then U will start to socialize with gringoes and Maak- a -Dop.]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:15:04 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9385&PID=112051#112051 Meeting Up : Pub Crawl in Sao Paulo?? http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7190&PID=112050#112050 Author: Robertinbrazil
Subject: Pub Crawl in Sao Paulo??
Posted: 10 March 2010 at 08:06

As per usual the Friday meetup for gringos at Lone Star is happening, also good fun will be the St Patrick Day next week. Come and meet the group.

 

Any new member of this form who play darts?

 

Robert

 
ro_J_hu@hotmail.com


Edited by Robertinbrazil - Today at 08:24]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:06:01 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7190&PID=112050#112050 Queries on Brazil : Car Insurance http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9381&PID=112049#112049 Author: 3casas
Subject: Car Insurance
Posted: 10 March 2010 at 07:43

Also, wanted to add- had a conversation with Mr Mechanic last night about the ecosport vs nissan debate.  His response sounded like the old joke about which is better to eat, a pound of soap or a pound of poo..... but he doesn't like the ecosport, personal prejudice.
He did mention something interesting- the new nissans being sold here in BR (like the livina, i think it's called, with that ridiculous commercial running every 5 minutes) requires a special scanner to diagnose electrical problems, that costs big bucks.  Not the normal scanner, that you buy a package of scanner access software for all nissans, or all BMWs, etc, but one specific to this model.  most likely, the only place that will be able to afford this type of equipment is the dealer, and so if you need service you'll be doomed to go to the dealer for regular maintenance ($$$$$$$$) or for emergencies.  Not so easy to find a nissan dealer when you need one, i'd bet.  and if they're doing it with one model, they probably do it with others.
]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:43:44 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9381&PID=112049#112049 Queries on Brazil : Car Insurance http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9381&PID=112048#112048 Author: 3casas
Subject: Car Insurance
Posted: 10 March 2010 at 07:39

There are some states where it has been possible (SP- not sure if you can still do it) to register a car to a non-licensed owner.  Here in PR it is not possible (we tried).
In this case, my sogra, who doesn't have a license and has never driven a car in her life, is the proud owner of about 15 different cars and motorcycles, that are constantly totting up tickets.  She throws them away.  I don't know if this legal oversight has been corrected but it's very convenient for getting around the rodizio....
]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:39:40 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9381&PID=112048#112048 Visas and Documentation : FBI Background Check http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9388&PID=112047#112047 Author: nikkij12185
Subject: FBI Background Check
Posted: 10 March 2010 at 01:44

Regardless of where you live the FBI doc has to be legalized by the Embassy in DC (since the doc is issued by the FBI in VA and documents must be legalized by the consulate with jurisdiction over the place it was issued.)    You have 90 days to get the doc, get it legalized, get it to Brazil, get it translated and get it to the PF or it will be outdated and no good...so spend the extra money on express mail and FedEx. ]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:44:41 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9388&PID=112047#112047 Visas and Documentation : FBI Background Check http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9388&PID=112046#112046 Author: sir_ryanc
Subject: FBI Background Check
Posted: 10 March 2010 at 01:24

It's currently taking the full 12 weeks (mine took even longer) to process these at the FBI.  Yes, it needs to be legalized.  Check here depending on which state you live in for more info:  http://www.brasilemb.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36&Itemid=86

I'm not sure what the requirement is you mention about proof of US address.

Generally, background checks are not needed for marriage in Brazil.  Are you speaking of permanent visa requirements?  Also, the background check is only good for 90 days after the FBI processes it to when you actually apply for the visa.

The PF here says I can use a consular declaration in lieu of the other background check, so I typed up an affidavit and had the US embassy stamp it.  I'm trying to apply with this tomorrow morning, and will post results here.




Edited by sir_ryanc - Today at 01:26]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:24:10 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9388&PID=112046#112046 Visas and Documentation : FBI Background Check http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9388&PID=112045#112045 Author: andrewfroboy
Subject: FBI Background Check
Posted: 10 March 2010 at 01:01

I just got fingerprinted and am a bit worried about the timing of mailing it in to the FBI.  They give a time frame of up to 12 weeks, but was curious what people's experience is and how long it actually takes.

Do I need to have the FBI background check "legalized" by the consulate?  I can't seem to find that information anywhere, sorry if someone has already answered that question a million times.  Also, to prove my US address do I need have a pay stub or something along those lines legalized as well, if so how does that process work? Thanks for your patience.  I just want to be with my girl in Brazil and be done with all the paper work, I appreciate any help. 

It would seem the background check is really the only additional document I need in addition to all the documents I need to get married in Brasil, I just wanted to see if that is correct as well.  Thanks


Edited by andrewfroboy - Today at 01:04]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:01:59 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9388&PID=112045#112045