NOA2 January 2018 ---> NVC

[John and Janay 188]

On 2/28/2018 at 3:16 AM, Ana Maria said:

I've been in Brasil for a week and we leave for Rio in the morning by bus.

Exams begin on Thursday and  medical on Friday.  Interview is Tuesday.

 

It hasn't stopped raining in Brasil and won't for the next 7 days.  Rio will be hot, humid and wet.

 

Be aware of what is going on in Rio now with the military securing the favelas.

How you travel within Rio should be a concern....especially at night.

 

Be safe and good luck to all of us.

 

 

How did everything go?! 

Stay safe and dry! 

Sending you all of my blessings and well wishes! 

 

[Justmel 273]

@BlueOrchid you should complete the ds160. They will email the petitioner packet 3 you need to send that back then they will send you packet 4 with instructions on how to schedule an interview.

[Justmel 273]

@BlueOrchid we received packet 3, 9 days after our status changed to ready sent it that day and received packet 4 the next day.

[John and Janay 188]

1 hour ago, Ana Maria said:

We just finished with Ana's med exam....we were last party of the day.

 

We spent more time chatting in the waiting room with another beneficiary.....the the exam.  I think Ana was in with the doctor for 5 min.

Walked out with the embassy envelope and a white folder with exam results, chest xrays, vaccine history and CD disk.

Yep....real easy after running around to the other 3 exams.

If you are not from Rio....you really need a driver.....it made all the difference for us....

@Brasil2USA

 

What did you pay for each exam? Were the prices given by the forms from the doctor accurate? 

We want to make sure we bring enough to cover everything to avoid any issues. lol

 

God speed to TUESDAY! <3

[John and Janay 188]

@Ana Maria @Brasil2USA @roadracer

 

Really interested in how long it takes for the consulate to issue your visa. 

Trying to book our return trips so we're not paying an arm and a leg for a last minute ticket purchase to make sure we're on the same plane. 

I can't recall right now, but wasn't there a place you could inform the consulate of your travel plans? 

[Mario B 15]

Do you guys know if the required police certificate by the embassy is for only the beneficiary? Or the petitioner as well?

[Justmel 273]

@Mario B just the beneficiary.

[Ana Maria 265]

56 minutes ago, John and Janay said:

How did everything go?! 

Stay safe and dry! 

Sending you all of my blessings and well wishes! 

 

All exams fast and easy.....

Hardest part to to get too and from.

 

We had a driver (recommended by a friend)....took us everywhere and waited at each appointment.

 

He will take us to embassy, as well.

 

Rio has been very hot last 2 days.

Copa...and ipanema....busy....

 

Enjoy....

 

[Mario B 15]

Just now, Justmel said:

@Mario B just the beneficiary.

I thought so too. Thank you!

How many passport photos did they ask of you? ours just says photograph and I am assuming they mean only one. 

[Justmel 273]

@Mario B ours says two.

[Ana Maria 265]

1 hour ago, John and Janay said:

@Brasil2USA

 

What did you pay for each exam? Were the prices given by the forms from the doctor accurate? 

We want to make sure we bring enough to cover everything to avoid any issues. lol

 

God speed to TUESDAY! <3

Blood....R 50

Urine.....R 265

Xray R 170

Have exact cash...they don't like to make change.

 

Mengo Palace Hotel...simple and clean....w/ breakfast....6 nights...

438 USD

 

Car Service.....6 days, all transportation....all appointments...

R 560

 

Food for both is running about R 150

Per day....simple cafe meals

 

 

Edited March 3, 2018 by Ana Maria

[Ana Maria 265]

1 hour ago, John and Janay said:

@Ana Maria @Brasil2USA @roadracer

 

Really interested in how long it takes for the consulate to issue your visa. 

Trying to book our return trips so we're not paying an arm and a leg for a last minute ticket purchase to make sure we're on the same plane. 

I can't recall right now, but wasn't there a place you could inform the consulate of your travel plans? 

Yes, costs on forms accurate.

I forgot to add doc at R 600

 

I won't know about embassy VISA issue time until after tuesday....i will update.

Edited March 3, 2018 by Ana Maria

[Brasil2USA 174]

18 hours ago, John and Janay said:

@Brasil2USA

 

What did you pay for each exam? Were the prices given by the forms from the doctor accurate? 

We want to make sure we bring enough to cover everything to avoid any issues. lol

 

God speed to TUESDAY! <3

Ah okay. Let me ask my fiance. Okay, I just asked him. 

 

Urine: R$ 262.15

X-Ray: R$ 170

Blood: R$ 44

 

The medical exam was R$600. You have to pay this in cash, because they don't accept cards. 

 

I don't know what the prices quoted by the doctor were, so I can't comment on that, unfortunately. 

 

Thank you! Good luck on the rest of your journey too! We're almost at the end! 

[Brasil2USA 174]

18 hours ago, John and Janay said:

@Ana Maria @Brasil2USA @roadracer

 

Really interested in how long it takes for the consulate to issue your visa. 

Trying to book our return trips so we're not paying an arm and a leg for a last minute ticket purchase to make sure we're on the same plane. 

I can't recall right now, but wasn't there a place you could inform the consulate of your travel plans? 

I have no idea how long it takes for the consulate the issue the visa, but I'm confident it shouldn't take more than 10-14 days (but don't quote me on that). My fiance has his interview on the 6th, and he booked his flight here for the 24th, so that gives him plenty of time. Of course I will update this after he actually has the visa in his hands! 

[John and Janay 188]

@Ana Maria @Brasil2USA 

 

Random question: Did you request to pick up your visa or have it is mailed? 

Edited March 3, 2018 by John and Janay