Phone Number: |
phone: 55 (21) 3823-2000
fax: 55 (21) 3823-2083
Immigration: 55 (21) 3823-2021 (from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM; Mondays to Fridays) |
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E-Mail: |
immigrationrio@state.gov |
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Address: |
Av. Pres. Wilson, 147 – Centro
Rio de Janeiro – RJ – 20030-020 |
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Working Hours: |
Immigrant Visa Services
Open to the public: 1:00 - 3:00 pm (Mondays and Fridays*)
Phone calls: 1:30 - 3:30 pm (Mondays thru Fridays*)
U.S. Citizen and Notary Services
Open to the public: 8:30 - 11:00am; 1:00 - 3:00 pm (Monday through Friday*)
* except for Brazilian and American holidays |
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Best Contact Method: |
phone: You'll be on hold for quite sometime.
e-mail: They generally reply to e-mails within or 2 days. |
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Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package: |
30 days |
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Issues Packet 3? |
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Packet 3 Contains: |
You can get all of the forms for this packet directly from the website here:
Fiance(e) Visas
http://www.embaixada-americana.org.br/index.php?action=materia&id=2415&submenu=rio.php&itemmenu=58
Immediate Relatives and/or Employment Based Petitions
http://www.embaixada-americana.org.br/index.php?action=materia&id=2416&submenu=rio.php&itemmenu=58 |
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Issues Packet 4? |
Yes |
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Packet 4 Contents (if known): |
Fiance(e) Visas
- List of doctors and procedure for medical exam
- Sworn statement
- DS-156 (2)
- DS-156-K (for K visas)
- DS-157
- DS-257a
- Interview instructions |
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Forms to Consulate? |
Fiance(e) Visas
- DS-2001 signed
- DS-230 (just part 1) signed
- 1 passaport picture
- copy of passport's information page (first 4 pages) |
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Other Forms (if any)? |
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Direct Consular Filing Offered? |
Yes |
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If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
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Residents_Only |
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Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview? |
Yes |
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Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? |
Advance |
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Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in? |
Embassy Scheduled |
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Visa issued same day? |
No |
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If not what's the waiting period? |
1-3 days |
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Is the Medical exam same day as interview? |
Prior to Interview |
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Cost of Medical Exam? |
US$300 / R$700
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List of doctors? |
MEDICAL EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS:
In order to be eligible for an immigrant visa, you and your accompanying relatives included in the process must undergo a medical examination. It is necessary to conduct blood tests, a chest x-ray, vaccinations and a physical exam.
The applicants must present their passport to the doctor and to the lab as proof of identity. If the passport is not available, the Brazilian ID or the equivalent for non-Brazilian citizens can be used.
Applicants should present a 3x4cm picture to the doctor at the moment of the clinical examination and inform the case number, if available.
The doctor’s fee is paid directly by the applicant. It cannot exceed US$ 100.00. Laboratory fees are also paid by the applicant.
The medical examination is generally valid for one year. In some cases the validity is only six months. This generally occurs when the applicant has some kind of illness.
See below the doctors’ addresses, listed by city:
BELO HORIZONTE:
Dra. Juliana Barbosa Cançado Tel: (31)3224-2335
R. dos Otoni, 927 6º andar
S. Efigênia
30150-270
Dra. Mª da Gloria B.C. Maakaroun Tel: (31)3224-2335
R. dos Otoni, 927, 6º andar
S. Efigênia
30150-270
BRASÍLIA:
Dr. Francisco Airton B. de Oliveira Tel:(61)245-3133
Centro Clínico Sul - Torre II
Q. 716 Sul conj L. sl. T 0219 Piso da Praça
70390-700
CURITIBA:
Dra. Mirian Tomoko Matsuno Carvalho Tel. (41)264-9976
R. Alm. Tamandaré, 999 (41)264-8528
Alto da XV
80040-110
RECIFE:
Dr. Paulo de Almeida Tel:(81)3231-0104
R. Iramaia 1156 (81)3423-1825
Ilha do Leite (81)3423-0951
50070-530
RIO DE JANEIRO:
Dr. Alexandru Buesco Tel:(21)2527-3477
R. Barão de Lucena, 48 sala 7 (21)2266-5340
Botafogo
22260-020
Dr. Aurelio Garrido Tel:(21)2274-8641
Av. Ataulfo de Paiva, 135/904 (21)2239-0642
Leblon E-mail: garrido@pobox.com
22440-010
Dr. Joaquim Duarte Tel:(21)2533-1311
R. México, 21/1901
Centro/Castelo
20031-144
SÃO PAULO:
Dr. Celso Rodrigues Fava Tel:(11)3120-7065
Av. Angélica, 2503 - 14 andar Cj. 144 Fax:(11)3120-5407
Higienopolis
01227-200
Dr. João Jorge Leite Tel:(11)3663-0404
R. Sergipe, 441 sala 111A – 11 andar (11)3661-9522
Higienópolis Internet: exame-medico-visto.cjb.net
01243-001
Dr. Edwin Castello Filho Tel:(11)3884-9132
R. José Maria Lisboa, 861 sala 104 (11)9945-4856
Cerqueira Cesar E-mail: edwcf@sti.com.br
01423-001 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical? |
1 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview? |
2 |
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Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview? |
1-4 hours |
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Vaccination requirements? |
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Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate? |
We stayed at the Ambassador Hotel but did not like it because of the quality of the room. The plus side is the cost was only R$90/night and a 5 minute walk to the consulate. The website is www.ambassadorhotel.com.br
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Additional Info? |
My fiancee asked if I could join in the interview and the CO was like "please, bring him in". The CO was very nice and she only asked 2 questions both of which were directed at me and NOT to my fiancee. However, later we found out from several other interviewees that the CO did not allow the other USCs to attend the interview, and several couples were not approved. My advice: DO NOT GO UNPREPARED!
Laptops, cell phones and cameras are not allowed into the consulate. |
