Agendamentos in Lapa

Are you applying based on reunião familiar?

If so, schedule an appointment even if it’s in May.

Send an email to Migracao.sp@dpf.gov.br
mentioning reunião familiar in the subject line.  Be sure to describe your situation, give your name, date of birth and your protocol number in the email.

I was stuck trying for almost six months; I sent daily emails for about two weeks when I got a response giving me an appointment the day before I was scheduled to leave. 

Barring that, you can try to get in to explain to them in Lapa, but that’s a crapshoot.

That's a good idea, I might try emailing them to ask if I can have an appointment in March. I'm actually thinking of whether to use a facilitator, in which case I won't have to do that. Seems easier and I can get help with documents etc.

Yes, I have a VITEM XI so reunião familiar.

I am looking at using Yusef Wateef for assistance with all the documentation for visa and residency permit applications,  CPF, CNPJ, CRNM, CTPS, SUS. English Document Translations & Apostille. Securing Brazillian Banking / Debit / Credit Cards, Arramging Cell Phone Accounts & Internet Services for an inclusive fee of $US 1500 for my wife and I, he appears to have contacts within all the departments.