Brazil
Brazil: Registration Procedures
The strike by the workers of the Federal Police Department of São Paulo that began last week has ended, which means processing times for new work permit holders completing in-country registration and business visitors and tourists seeking to extend their stay have returned to normal. Foreign workers in São Paulo can still expect to... »
Brazil: São Paulo Returns to Same-Day Registration Procedure
The Foreign Division of the Federal Police Department of São Paulo has eliminated the multi-step, password-based appointment system for local registrations and reverted to a same-day appointment system. This means that foreign nationals working in São Paulo are again able to complete necessary registration procedures in one day and will no longer be subject... »
Brazil: New Procedures for In-Country Registrations
As previously reported, the Foreign Division of the Federal Police Department of São Paulo in Brazil has changed the registration procedures for work permit holders. In general, foreign nationals who will remain in Brazil for more than 90 days must register with the Federal Police within 30 days of entry. Foreign nationals holding work... »
Worldwide: Holiday Season May Delay Work Permit, Visa Application Processing
Government offices generally are short-staffed or closed during the holiday season. Clients should plan ahead as processing delays are expected for visa and work permit applications during the months of December and January. »
Brazil: Travel Issues for Visa Nationals with Pending Renewal or Change of Status Applications; Strike at Government Offices Cause Processing Delays
To avoid problems on reentry, foreign nationals who travel outside Brazil during the pendency of a renewal or change of status application should ensure they are in possession of a valid visa prior to their return travel (unless visa-waived) and carry their Federal Police Protocol when traveling. In a separate development, government workers in... »
Brazil: New Immigration Program for Citizens of MERCOSUR Countries
Brazil has introduced a new temporary residency program for citizens of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Under the new program, eligible citizens of these countries will benefit from a simplified application process, which can be completed from within Brazil. If successful, they will receive two-year residency status, after which they will be eligible... »
United States: Holiday Travel Planning for Foreign Nationals
The winter holiday season is approaching and many foreign nationals are beginning to make plans to travel abroad. Now is the right time for these individuals to make sure that they are prepared, from an immigration perspective, to depart and reenter the United States. Understanding their immigration obligations can help foreign employees minimize the... »
Brazil: New Procedures at Brazilian Consular Posts in U.S. Cause Delays, Particularly in Los Angeles
Brazilian consular posts in the United States are experiencing delays in visa processing due to their online visa application process. In particular, there are substantial delays for individuals submitting applications to the Consulate General in Los Angeles because of a new online appointment scheduling system. »