I have been reading several of the topics concerning this situation, but have not seen one that captures my situation.
I am married to a Brazilian woman and we were married in the United States. I am wanting to enter Brazil with my tourist visa and then file for the VIPER after entry. My wife read that we can validate our marriage and have it recognized in Brazil as long as we do it within 180 days of the union. My question is what documents will be required? Will I have any trouble entering Brazil with the intention of doing the VIPER? Should I tell customs my intentions or simply say that I am there to visit friends and family?
I know that the process is faster if you file for the visa before you enter, but I don't have 4 months to wait. I also know that I need to take the documents to the Embassy in Houston to have them verified on this end, unless anybody knows of an expediting service in the Austin area that could do this. Any help or advice would be most appreciated. Thanks!