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Do both of us need to be present for the interview in Rio?

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Yeri   0

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My fiancé and I live together in Sao Paulo, Brasil. We have petitioned a little over two months ago and we are still waiting for a response. I was just offered a position in New York and I will have to be there within the next three weeks. If everything goes smoothly and we are given an interview, would I have to return?

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The consulate in Rio doesn't require the petitioner to be present, except in cases where the nature of relationship is in question. You shouldn't need to accompany him to the interview.

Good luck!

My fiancé and I live together in Sao Paulo, Brasil. We have petitioned a little over two months ago and we are still waiting for a response. I was just offered a position in New York and I will have to be there within the next three weeks. If everything goes smoothly and we are given an interview, would I have to return?

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My fiancé and I live together in Sao Paulo, Brasil. We have petitioned a little over two months ago and we are still waiting for a response. I was just offered a position in New York and I will have to be there within the next three weeks. If everything goes smoothly and we are given an interview, would I have to return?

As others have said, you don't have to be there, but I got the impression that the Rio de Janeiro consulate likes to see couples together, and it's a wonderful experience to be together when your fiance is approved. So understanding that work commitments may be an issue, try to make it if you can because it's a day that you will both never forget!

Best of luck!

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I had my interview today and half of the people were alone.

However, a girl before me was told that her fiance will have to show up there because she has had a visa canceled in the past. No idea why, but if you have any complications, it might be worth an effort.

Yeri Newbie

Yeri   0

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I had my interview today and half of the people were alone.

However, a girl before me was told that her fiance will have to show up there because she has had a visa canceled in the past. No idea why, but if you have any complications, it might be worth an effort.

Congratulations! It must feel amazing! I will definitely try. It is our first time applying for any kind of visa, but being there for support would definitely be worth it, for sure!

 
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