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NOA2 Approved!! Now, question re: Consulates in Brazil

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lobo e loba   0

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Hello Everyone!!

So today I received the good news in the mail - our NOA2 is approved!!! :D

Now, I have a question regarding the US Consulates in Brazil in particular - can anyone share their experience here please?? My fiance speaks little to no English right now, so I am concerned about his being able to fill out the packet sent by the Embassy and the interview itself. Can interviews be conducted in the language of the country in which the Consulate is located??

Also, I am planning on going back to be there + help with part of this process, but I cannot afford more than 3 weeks from work (and that's a stretch). I'm not sure I will still be around by the time his interview rolls around, is this ok? I know I can't enter the room anyway...

I would love to hear how others handled this part of the process, especially if the fiance was not an English speaker.

Thanks for any advice/comments/sharing of experiences.

Francesca (Loba)

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Hi, we are also waiting for interview in Brasil, only consulate for interviews will be in Rio for the I129/130 visas. They can do either Portuguese or English, no problem, most of the consulate workers speak better portuguese than english anyway. From other posts it seems both can be present during the interview, and it's pretty much the same questions. Boa sorte!

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May 9, 2017: N-400 packet was sent
May 15, 2017: NOA1 
June 05, 2017: Biometric Done
June 19, 2017: Case is in Line for an Interview
June 25, 2018: USCIS Scheduled an Interview
Aug. 02, 2018: Interview Date- APPROVED!
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Hi!

First things first,

Firstly congratulations on your NOA2.

In all of VJ has examples of all forms to fill her boyfriend

Second, the consulate here everyone speaks English and Portuguese, will not have trouble interview.

Third: If you are not able to come to accompany him do not worry, he can arrange all documentation alone.

I'll send a link of all necessary documents.

Good luck to you guys if you need anything else and I can help just contact us.

:thumbs::dance:

sorry link:

http://www.embaixada-americana.org.br/pdfs/ImportantePkt4port_K1-K2_nov09.pdf

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patient2010   93

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congrats on your NOA2 :thumbs:

November 5, 2010 Interview 7am APPROVED!!!!!! (6months 4weeks 1day) THANK YOU LORD!!!!!

(look at my about me page in my profile if you want to see my entire k1 journey)

AOS Journey:

Feb.4, 2011 Mailed AOS packet

Feb. 7, 2011 Pkt delivered in Chicago

Feb. 10, 2011 Received txt and email of NOA for AOS, EAD, and AP

Feb. 11, 2011 Check cashed for AOS

Feb. 12, 2011 Touched

Feb. 14, 2011 received hard copy of NOA for AOS, EAD& AP

Feb. 18, 2011 received appt letter for biometrics

Feb. 28, 2011 biometrics appt @10am

Feb. 28, 2011 received txt/email AOS case transferred to csc

Mar 1, 2011 AOS Touched

Mar 3, 2011 received hard copy of AOS transfer to csc

Mar 4, 2011 AOS Touched

Mar 28, 2011 Received txt/email saying card production has been ordered. (1month 3eeks 3days)

Mar 28, 2011 Received 2nd txt/email saying we have registered this customer permanent residence status

Mar 29, 2011 Received 3rd txt/email says card production has been ordered.

April 1, 2011 greencard and welcome letter in hand!!

April 5, 2011 received txt/email EAD card production ordered

Will Start Removing Conditions Dec 2012!!!!

Dec. 26, 2012 mailed ROC paperwork

Dec. 28, 2012 NOA for ROC paperwork

Jan. 7, 2013 received bio appt letter

Jan. 24, 2013 bio appt.

June 22, 2013 10yr green card received

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menina   50

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Congratulations! Yes, the interview can be done in Portuguese. My husband spoke little English at the time of his interview. He was just asked how we communicate since he doesn't speak English, so be prepared for that question. I am fluent in Portuguese, so it was no problem. I was also unable to attend the interview,and it was no problem at all. If you are concerned about filling out the forms, you can do what I did. When you go down to spend the 3 weeks there, take a copy of all the forms filled out as an example (or do it together while you are there). I had that same worry, but it worked out great for us to do everything together. I would be happy to give you any advice if you want to send me a private message. It can be in Portuguese or English. Good luck to you!

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Hello Everyone!!

So today I received the good news in the mail - our NOA2 is approved!!! :D

Now, I have a question regarding the US Consulates in Brazil in particular - can anyone share their experience here please?? My fiance speaks little to no English right now, so I am concerned about his being able to fill out the packet sent by the Embassy and the interview itself. Can interviews be conducted in the language of the country in which the Consulate is located??

Also, I am planning on going back to be there + help with part of this process, but I cannot afford more than 3 weeks from work (and that's a stretch). I'm not sure I will still be around by the time his interview rolls around, is this ok? I know I can't enter the room anyway...

I would love to hear how others handled this part of the process, especially if the fiance was not an English speaker.

Thanks for any advice/comments/sharing of experiences.

Francesca (Loba)

Congratulations on NOA2! :star:

August 23, 2010 - I-129 F package sent via USPS priority mail with delivery confirmation.

August 30, 2010 - Per Department of Homeland Security (DHS) e-mail, petition received and routed to California Service Center for processing. Check cashed. I-797C Notice of Action by mail (NOA 1) - Received date 08/25/2010. Notice date 08/27/2010.

After 150 days of imposed anxious patience...

January 24, 2011 - Per USCIS website, petition approved and notice mailed.

January 31, 2011 - Approval receipt notice (NOA 2) received by mail. Called NVC, given Santo Domingo case number, and informed that petition was sent same day to consulate.

Called Visa Specialist at the Department of State every day for a case update. Informed of interview date on February, 16 2011. Informed that packet was mailed to fiance on February, 15 2011.

February 21, 2011 - Fiance has not yet received packet. Called 1-877-804-5402 (Visa Information Center of the United States Embassy) to request a duplicate packet in person pick-up at the US consulate in Santo Domingo. Packet can be picked-up by fiance on 02/28.

March 1, 2011 - Medical exam completed at Consultorios de Visa in Santo Domingo.

March 9, 2011 at 6 AM - Interview, approved!

March 18, 2011 - POE together. JFK and O'Hare airports. Legal wedding: May 16, 2011.

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.

-Henry David Thoreau

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lobo e loba   0

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Hi!

First things first,

Firstly congratulations on your NOA2.

In all of VJ has examples of all forms to fill her boyfriend

Second, the consulate here everyone speaks English and Portuguese, will not have trouble interview.

Third: If you are not able to come to accompany him do not worry, he can arrange all documentation alone.

I'll send a link of all necessary documents.

Good luck to you guys if you need anything else and I can help just contact us.

:thumbs::dance:

sorry link:

http://www.embaixada-americana.org.br/pdfs/ImportantePkt4port_K1-K2_nov09.pdf

i found the new link at the embassy's website with all the information + forms necessary- e tudo em portugues !! yay!! obrigada :)

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menina   50

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i found the new link at the embassy's website with all the information + forms necessary- e tudo em portugues !! yay!! obrigada :)

Oh wow! That is nice that they have them in Portuguese now. When we did our paperwork it was all English. Great news!

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