Rio Interview 1 day stay or 2?

[koolaidman23 0]

Packet 4 from Rio states that we should be able to get our visa the day after the interview, or that we can arrange for a courier service. Also, it states that we should stay in Rio for two days in case there are complications. By the way, we are doing DCF (CR-1/IR-1).

I want to buy our plane tickets today, as we live in Belo Horizonte. However, if at all possible, I would rather only spend one night in Rio and have the visa sent to us. We CAN stay in Rio another day if we have to, but saving money is good.

Can those who have had successful interviews in Rio tell me what your experiences are? What should I do?

Thanks!

[Ladylethal 12]

I asked it to be sent for me, but I've heard of them saying next day or two days after, so you'd better check for sure. They send it through Sedex and to me that live an hour from Rio I received my visa on Friday, when to pick it up they had said for me to go on Thursday.

[Nessa 23]

Our interview was tuesday we went pick it up on thursday (we waited in Rio). If you want to stay in Rio only one day you're gonna have to wait in Brazil more days to receive it.

[koolaidman23 0]

Thanks for the info! I think what we will do is stay for two nights, hoping the visa is ready the day after the interview. We are not flying to the US until April 19th, so if it has to be sent, thats fine too!

[alix 20]

I got my CR1 visa the day after the interview and flew to the US that same day. I guess it depends on the type of visa and if everything is ok with your case.