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Iwo_Jima   119

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Do police certificates (Brazil) needs to be apostilled?

 

 

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My wife's journey:

 

============================================= USCIS ==============================================

12/15/2017 (Friday) I-130 & I-130A were sent to USCIS Phoenix Lockbox by FedEx (overnight)

12/16/2017 (Saturday) I-130 & I-130A were delivered to USCIS Phoenix Lockbox (signed by J. Lopez)

12/18/2017 (Monday) PRIORITY DATE

12/20/2017 (Wednesday) Received text and email that my case has been accepted and routed to the USCIS Texas Service Center for processing

12/21/2017 (Thursday) Check was cashed. NOA-1 (I-797C) was sent to me by USCIS via USPS.

12/26/2017 (Tuesday) NOA-1 (I-797C) was received.

06/07/2018 (Thursday) NOA-2 was APPROVED. 172 days.

06/11/2018 (Monday) NOA-2 was delivered by USPS to my home address.

06/22/2018 (Friday) Our case was sent to the U.S. Department of State (DOS) for visa processing (NVC)

============================================= NVC ==============================================

07/27/2018 (Friday) NVC welcome letter with Case number and Invoice ID number was received by email. (51 days from NOA 2 and 225 days total)

07/27/2018-07/31/2018 NVC website was down

07/31/2018 Fees paid.

08/08/2018 ALL forms and documents were submitted (uploaded) to NVC website.

08/14/2018 CASE COMPLETED (DOCUMENTARILY QUALIFIED)

09/19/2018 Got email with VISA INTERVIEW DATE

 

My journey:

 

 

02/01/2016 N-400 Filing Date (Sent package via UPS).

 
02/04/2016 N-400 package was delivered (signed by Adriana) to Phoenix, AZ (USCIS Lockbox). PRIORITY DATE
 
02/18/2016 Fee waiver was approved. NOTICE DATE
 
02/19/2016 Received text and email from USCIS (NOA).
 
02/22/2016 I-797C (NOA) letter was sent to me by USCIS via USPS.
 
02/25/2016 I-797C (NOA) received by regular mail (USPS).
 
02/27/2016 NOTICE DATE for Fingerprints (Biometrics) appointment.
 
03/02/2016 Fingerprints (Biometrics) appointment letter was sent to me by USCIS via USPS.
 
03/05/2016 Fingerprints (Biometrics) appointment letter was delivered to me.
 
03/07/2016 Fingerprints (Biometrics) (early walk-in).
 
03/10/2016 In Line (email from USCIS/DHS).
 
05/04/2016 "Interview was scheduled" email (email from USCIS/DHS).
 
05/05/2016 Interview letter was sent to me by USCIS via USPS. NOTICE DATE.
 
05/10/2016 Interview letter was delivered to me.
 
06/08/2016 Interview.
 
06/08/2016 N-445 Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony (hand given right after the Interview).
 
06/16/2016 Oath Ceremony.
 
I'M A US CITIZEN!!!!!!  
JReed Explorer

JReed   31

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Hi there!

When we sent my documents, just to be on the safe side, we included notarized translations of both state and federal police certificates.

The originals in portuguese weren't notarized. 

I hope it helps, or someone that has applied more recently can give you a more up to date answer.

Good luck on your journey!

 

Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,981

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Try this page:  https://br.usembassy.gov/visas/family-immigration/where-to-apply/

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,813

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2 hours ago, Iwo_Jima said:

Do police certificates (Brazil) needs to be apostilled?

 

 

 

No

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

pushbrk Grand Master

pushbrk   12,979

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23 minutes ago, Ryan H said:

 

No

And if interviewing for the visa in Brazil, they don't need translation either.

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Iwo_Jima   119

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18 hours ago, pushbrk said:

And if interviewing for the visa in Brazil, they don't need translation either.

Does NVC need translation?

 

Yes interview will be in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

ry8wm8.png........oSDDm8.png ke7wm7.png

My wife's journey:

 

============================================= USCIS ==============================================

12/15/2017 (Friday) I-130 & I-130A were sent to USCIS Phoenix Lockbox by FedEx (overnight)

12/16/2017 (Saturday) I-130 & I-130A were delivered to USCIS Phoenix Lockbox (signed by J. Lopez)

12/18/2017 (Monday) PRIORITY DATE

12/20/2017 (Wednesday) Received text and email that my case has been accepted and routed to the USCIS Texas Service Center for processing

12/21/2017 (Thursday) Check was cashed. NOA-1 (I-797C) was sent to me by USCIS via USPS.

12/26/2017 (Tuesday) NOA-1 (I-797C) was received.

06/07/2018 (Thursday) NOA-2 was APPROVED. 172 days.

06/11/2018 (Monday) NOA-2 was delivered by USPS to my home address.

06/22/2018 (Friday) Our case was sent to the U.S. Department of State (DOS) for visa processing (NVC)

============================================= NVC ==============================================

07/27/2018 (Friday) NVC welcome letter with Case number and Invoice ID number was received by email. (51 days from NOA 2 and 225 days total)

07/27/2018-07/31/2018 NVC website was down

07/31/2018 Fees paid.

08/08/2018 ALL forms and documents were submitted (uploaded) to NVC website.

08/14/2018 CASE COMPLETED (DOCUMENTARILY QUALIFIED)

09/19/2018 Got email with VISA INTERVIEW DATE

 

My journey:

 

 

02/01/2016 N-400 Filing Date (Sent package via UPS).

 
02/04/2016 N-400 package was delivered (signed by Adriana) to Phoenix, AZ (USCIS Lockbox). PRIORITY DATE
 
02/18/2016 Fee waiver was approved. NOTICE DATE
 
02/19/2016 Received text and email from USCIS (NOA).
 
02/22/2016 I-797C (NOA) letter was sent to me by USCIS via USPS.
 
02/25/2016 I-797C (NOA) received by regular mail (USPS).
 
02/27/2016 NOTICE DATE for Fingerprints (Biometrics) appointment.
 
03/02/2016 Fingerprints (Biometrics) appointment letter was sent to me by USCIS via USPS.
 
03/05/2016 Fingerprints (Biometrics) appointment letter was delivered to me.
 
03/07/2016 Fingerprints (Biometrics) (early walk-in).
 
03/10/2016 In Line (email from USCIS/DHS).
 
05/04/2016 "Interview was scheduled" email (email from USCIS/DHS).
 
05/05/2016 Interview letter was sent to me by USCIS via USPS. NOTICE DATE.
 
05/10/2016 Interview letter was delivered to me.
 
06/08/2016 Interview.
 
06/08/2016 N-445 Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony (hand given right after the Interview).
 
06/16/2016 Oath Ceremony.
 
I'M A US CITIZEN!!!!!!  
pushbrk Grand Master

pushbrk   12,979

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2 hours ago, Iwo_Jima said:

Does NVC need translation?

 

Yes interview will be in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

You do not need to translate documents already in the local language where the interview will take place.  Don't = Do not.

Facts are cheap...knowing how to use them is precious...
Understanding the big picture is priceless. Anonymous

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Iwo_Jima   119

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On 7/13/2018 at 2:25 PM, pushbrk said:

You do not need to translate documents already in the local language where the interview will take place.  Don't = Do not.

Thank you for your reply.

 

I understand that US Consulate in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil does not need translations and apostilles.

 

My questions is:

 

Brazil is pivot, so most likely I will have electronic submission (uploading) of my documents to the NVC website (https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/) . When I receive police certificates (in Portuguese), do I have to upload them to NVC (https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/) as it is (in Portuguese) without translation??

 

Once again, I'm asking about NVC stage, not Interview stage.

ry8wm8.png........oSDDm8.png ke7wm7.png

My wife's journey:

 

============================================= USCIS ==============================================

12/15/2017 (Friday) I-130 & I-130A were sent to USCIS Phoenix Lockbox by FedEx (overnight)

12/16/2017 (Saturday) I-130 & I-130A were delivered to USCIS Phoenix Lockbox (signed by J. Lopez)

12/18/2017 (Monday) PRIORITY DATE

12/20/2017 (Wednesday) Received text and email that my case has been accepted and routed to the USCIS Texas Service Center for processing

12/21/2017 (Thursday) Check was cashed. NOA-1 (I-797C) was sent to me by USCIS via USPS.

12/26/2017 (Tuesday) NOA-1 (I-797C) was received.

06/07/2018 (Thursday) NOA-2 was APPROVED. 172 days.

06/11/2018 (Monday) NOA-2 was delivered by USPS to my home address.

06/22/2018 (Friday) Our case was sent to the U.S. Department of State (DOS) for visa processing (NVC)

============================================= NVC ==============================================

07/27/2018 (Friday) NVC welcome letter with Case number and Invoice ID number was received by email. (51 days from NOA 2 and 225 days total)

07/27/2018-07/31/2018 NVC website was down

07/31/2018 Fees paid.

08/08/2018 ALL forms and documents were submitted (uploaded) to NVC website.

08/14/2018 CASE COMPLETED (DOCUMENTARILY QUALIFIED)

09/19/2018 Got email with VISA INTERVIEW DATE

 

My journey:

 

 

02/01/2016 N-400 Filing Date (Sent package via UPS).

 
02/04/2016 N-400 package was delivered (signed by Adriana) to Phoenix, AZ (USCIS Lockbox). PRIORITY DATE
 
02/18/2016 Fee waiver was approved. NOTICE DATE
 
02/19/2016 Received text and email from USCIS (NOA).
 
02/22/2016 I-797C (NOA) letter was sent to me by USCIS via USPS.
 
02/25/2016 I-797C (NOA) received by regular mail (USPS).
 
02/27/2016 NOTICE DATE for Fingerprints (Biometrics) appointment.
 
03/02/2016 Fingerprints (Biometrics) appointment letter was sent to me by USCIS via USPS.
 
03/05/2016 Fingerprints (Biometrics) appointment letter was delivered to me.
 
03/07/2016 Fingerprints (Biometrics) (early walk-in).
 
03/10/2016 In Line (email from USCIS/DHS).
 
05/04/2016 "Interview was scheduled" email (email from USCIS/DHS).
 
05/05/2016 Interview letter was sent to me by USCIS via USPS. NOTICE DATE.
 
05/10/2016 Interview letter was delivered to me.
 
06/08/2016 Interview.
 
06/08/2016 N-445 Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony (hand given right after the Interview).
 
06/16/2016 Oath Ceremony.
 
I'M A US CITIZEN!!!!!!  
pushbrk Grand Master

pushbrk   12,979

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4 hours ago, Iwo_Jima said:

Thank you for your reply.

 

I understand that US Consulate in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil does not need translations and apostilles.

 

My questions is:

 

Brazil is pivot, so most likely I will have electronic submission (uploading) of my documents to the NVC website (https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/) . When I receive police certificates (in Portuguese), do I have to upload them to NVC (https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/) as it is (in Portuguese) without translation??

 

Once again, I'm asking about NVC stage, not Interview stage.

No translation is needed except at the petition filing stage, if the document is in the local language.  Notable exceptions are China and French Documents for Canada.

Facts are cheap...knowing how to use them is precious...
Understanding the big picture is priceless. Anonymous

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