Hi everyone,

I am having a hard time finding detailed information on exactly what happens after our CR-1 case is transferred from the NVC to the consulate in Rio de Janeiro.

What is the first packet of info my husband will receive? Will he get his interview date in the mail?

I also would like to know the order of documents for the CR-1 interview. If anyone out there has done a CR-1 from Rio, how long did it take before your interview?

I'm sure these questions have been asked many times before, I just can't find the answers in the forum.

I'd really appreciate your help and any shortcuts you might know of.

Thank you!!

Since yours is CR1, it'll follow a pattern like this. Embassy will send notice for the interview date and time to beneficiary. That mail will include documentations for the medicals, where to go do it, the amount involved and that's pretty much all you need. Rule of thumb: Do the medicals immediately you get the packet from the embassy. This will ensure that the results get there on the interview date. Good Luck!

In the site gringoes.com you can find a big post about the interview in Rio, in the visa link (from zanadu).
Sometimes the consulate in Rio doesn´t send the packets. So, as soon as the NVC sends your case to the Consulate, give them about 4 days and call the consulate to check if your interview was scheduled (they do this realy fast, in about a month or two from the day they receive the case). When you have the interview date print the forms and do the medicals.
Well, that´s just my opinion based in what I heard. I´m sure other people can help too.