When you run into any problems with Brazil's complex and bureaucratic immigrations machinery or the various governmental bodies that all mess with the process then you certainly don't need a language barrier complicating things even more. You need an expert in the field of immigrations law, visa applications, business start-up, etc., that you can communicate with clearly.
Finding a lawyer in Brazil that meets those requirements is hard enough, but finding one who speaks English like it was his/her native language is almost impossible. I have recently found one with whom I'm quite impressed. He works with a company which has offices in Rio de Janeiro, Macaé, Angra dos Reis, Brasília and in Houston, Texas.
If you need help please feel free to send me a private message and I will give you the contact information.
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If you have had dealings with a lawyer who specializes in immigration law and speaks English fluently; someone with whom you have been quite satisfied please send me a private message with his/her contact information. I would like to build up a list of such lawyers in as many locations in Brazil as possible. This would be of great help to all of our members on the Brazil Forum. Thanks in advance.
Cheers, 
William James Woodward – Brazil Animator, Expat-blog Team
If you have immigration issues you don't need a language barrier too!
Hi there, Do u have a private email I can write to you, I need some advice on a permanant visa for my mother, she is retired in UK now, and she started the process in England and now is on brazil for 3 months, but now they are asking for a more detailed criminal record to show she is not wanted!! Sheis applying for retirement in brazil, but my Brazilian husband has been to federal police here and they said to do the family reunion here ,its better! If you send me your email, I can explain more to you. As we are a bit stuck here..I.E. there are a few other things I need to tell you. Thanks
Dee
Hi Dee,
I have replied to your private message. Cheers,
William James Woodward – Brazil Animator, Expat-blog Team
dear William,
how is the weather out there now? i am elreyverdad ramos a consultant from the Philippines. i just want you to know if you could possibly extend assistance to my church based organization members who intend to visit Brazil and find employment as Tradesmen Construction. We hereby agree to provide re numeration for what ever assistance you could extend to the women from poor communities in the Philippines, or is it possible for you to refer us to companies in brazil who may required highly skilled Filipino construction tradesmen on a fee basis? They are the workers are all experienced in the middle east and recipient of a foreign grant for foreign travel and foreign language studies particularly Portuguese.
Best regards.
Bro. Elreyverdad Ramos
Executive Director
Veritas Education and Mission
[email protected]
Hello Elreyverdad,
Follow the link below for a list of 3 Relocation Services, they are businesses that (for a fee) assist individuals with moving to Brazil, obtaining documentation and finding work.
https://www.expat.com/en/business/south … -agencies/ Cheers,
William James Woodward – Brazil Animator, Expat-blog Team
Hello all,
Another thing to be aware of is that even in major cities, when dealing with the Policia Federal you will probably have difficulties in finding anyone there who speaks English with sufficient fluency to be able to help you in any significant way.
If you're not comfortable with the language or don't speak it at all then it's wise to take a bilingual Portuguese speaking friend with you if at all possible. This is certainly not the time or place you want to misunderstand what you're being told or to be unable to communicate clearly what you need.
Some people end up doing exactly the opposite of what they've been instructed to do and this can cost extra money, delay processing of visas, extensions, etc.
If you do encounter somebody at the Federal Police who does speak English well then treat them very well, try to cultivate a friendship, compliment them (but don't be gushy). You never know when you'll have to go back to the Federal Police at some point in the future and if you've got a person on the inside with whom you've left a good impression and established raport they can be your greatest ally. Cheers,
William James Woodward – Brazil Animator, Expat-blog Team
Dee,
Getting your mother a family reunion visa will be complicated as you will have to provide proof that she is completely dependent on you. If she can provide proof of income of R$ 6000 per month, the retirement visa is easier.
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