NVC to interview in Rio, Brazil

[Chair_force1 195]

2 minutes ago, RickE said:

Our case should be sent to Rio on October 2nd. Has anyone who recently scheduled an interview know how far out they are for interviews at this point? Thanks in advance

Next ship date should be October 2nd as you said.  There are still appointments available in October.  Just all depends when you are READY to schedule.  They usually only have interviews for K1 on Tuesdays but they opened up October for Monday interviews too.  Mine is in transit as of today 

[RickE 82]

25 minutes ago, Chair_force1 said:

Next ship date should be October 2nd as you said.  There are still appointments available in October.  Just all depends when you are READY to schedule.  They usually only have interviews for K1 on Tuesdays but they opened up October for Monday interviews too.  Mine is in transit as of today 

Yay for you! It’s so exciting being near the end of the process. Good luck on your continued journey. I look forward to reading about your progress. 

[Luciano Frigo 13]

For those who have already taken their visa back, from the issued status to the visa return how long did it take? I think I'm expecting too much for my visa already issued to return to São Paulo. 

[Keniedja 29]

Approved today! My fiancee reported that everything went smoothly.  They are very efficient there. Interview was around 10 minutes or less and only a few questions.  This website has been a blessing to get info and vent and commiserate. Good luck to everyone else on the journey! 

[Chair_force1 195]

Anyone have recommendations for safe hotels in Rio close to the consulate?  I’ll be attending the interview with my fiancée 

[Moon&Stars 172]

HI all - I'm preparing the documents to send to my fiance for his interview. Does he need my physical birth certificate as the petitioner, or will a copy of it suffice? I know he needs his physical birth certificate, but I wasn't sure about mine. Any other tips of things to include in what I send him? Our petition left the NVC today and is on it's way to the embassy!!! Thank you!

[RickE 82]

14 minutes ago, Chair_force1 said:

Anyone have recommendations for safe hotels in Rio close to the consulate?  I’ll be attending the interview with my fiancée 

Scroll down to the hotel section (although  it hasn’t been updated since 2015, it’s starting point ) 

 

www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Brazil&cty=Rio%20De%20Janereiro

[Keniedja 29]

23 minutes ago, Chair_force1 said:

Anyone have recommendations for safe hotels in Rio close to the consulate?  I’ll be attending the interview with my fiancée 

My fiancee stayed at the Windsor Asturias Hotel 

R. Sen. Dantas, 14 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20031-204, Brazil

 She said it was a 5 minute walk to the consulate

21 minutes ago, Moon&Stars said:

HI all - I'm preparing the documents to send to my fiance for his interview. Does he need my physical birth certificate as the petitioner, or will a copy of it suffice? I know he needs his physical birth certificate, but I wasn't sure about mine. Any other tips of things to include in what I send him? Our petition left the NVC today and is on it's way to the embassy!!! Thank you!

She had a copy of my BC and passport.  

[Amanda and Camila 28]

Approved today!! I know there's still work to do, but it feels like a huge weight off of our shoulders.

[Moon&Stars 172]

2 minutes ago, Keniedja said:

She had a copy of my BC and passport.  

Do you mean photocopy or legally valid copy?

[Keniedja 29]

Just now, Moon&Stars said:

Do you mean photocopy or legally valid copy?

photocopy

[SilverMonk 194]

A lot of approvals today! Congratulations to all!!!

 

But could you guys share with us what was asked? I'm sure everyone who is preparing for the interview is curious to know.

[derikmelo 13]

It's was so simple and quick. She was very nice and just asked how we met, how we kept our relationship, what is our wedding plans and if we took any trips in Brazil when my fiance came. That's all! My advice is don't overthink it. It's much easier than it may look. And about the documents, as many people said before, they only asked for the documents listed on the website. No further proof of relationship was required. 

Edited September 19, 2018 by derikmelo

[p-ana 933]

9 hours ago, Chair_force1 said:

Anyone have recommendations for safe hotels in Rio close to the consulate?  I’ll be attending the interview with my fiancée 

I stayed at Ibis centro and it was only like r$10 to get there.

[Chair_force1 195]

We just booked my fiancées interview for 23 October and I purchased my plane tickets to join her.  Spending 15-24th in Rio to get all the exams done and biometrics.