Al
@abthree
American and Brazilian citizen
Forum posts
6502
Contacts
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About me
American and Brazilian
Speaks English, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, some Spanish
Registration: 28 December 2017
About
As of December 2019, I am a dual citizen, USA and Brazil, living with my Brazilian husband in Manaus, Amazonas. I hold a BSFS in International Affairs and a MBA in International Management, and retired in 2017 from a career of corporate finance, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, and management consulting.
I have lived in North America, South America, and Europe and studied in Asia as well, but Brazil has been part of my life for over fifty years. I've lived here several times, this time for good. Most recently as a consultant I assisted US companies in establishing manufacturing operations in Brazil; now I try to advise prospective expats with similar information. At some point I may consider part time consulting or teaching, but for now I'm very busy being retired.
Occupation
I am Principal for Desson Associates
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Management
2003
GE Financial Mgt Program
Vocational Certificate, Financial Management
1979
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), International Affairs
1973
My expat journey
Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Everything!
Nothing!
Oak Park, Illinois, USA
Supply Chain
Sourcing Director; Management Consultant
Lifestyle, City and Culture
Weather
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Finance and Purchasing
Supply Chain
City and Culture
Weather, Traffic
Clifton Park, New York, USA
Auditing
Auditor
Family and Friends
Weather
Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Finance
Financial Practices Specialist
City, culture and people
Weather
København, Capital Region, Denmark
Accounting
Financial Practices
Culture and people
Weather
Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
Financial Trainee
Finance
Nothing
Everything
Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
Peace Corps
Peace Corps Volunteer, State Orphanage
City, culture and people
Nothing!
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Peace Corps training
Peace Corps
City, culture, and people
Nothing
Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., USA
BSFS, Georgetown University
Student
Exciting location, stimulating intellectual atmosphere
Activity
Sistema de agendamento: no appointments available by Kurterino
I have to register my visa (that I made in my home country) at the polícia federal, and a really weird thing just happened to me: I filled out the form until I got to the final page that I have to print out and to present at the PF (together ...
08/26/26 @Kurterino. Unfortunately, expats in various cities report this problem all the time, and the PF never seem to fix it. Two suggestions: Try accessing the system via Firefox, if you haven't already. Some official and ... Read More
União Estável/Stable union with German partner? by seamonster12
Hi everyone,First of all I'd like to thank all the experts of this forum, as I've read many of your contributions and they are extremely helpful. However, some of the info I read is either out-of-date or doesn't fully apply in our case.I'm a ...
08/15/26 I think the German proof of address will work for the Stable Union, if not for the Permanent Visa, so long as at least one of them is a Brazilian citizen... - @Peter ItamaracaAt the cartório probably, if their declaration and ... Read More
João Pessoa by mikewelke
Hello everybody just wondering if there's any expats living in JP like I am? Hopefully I will get some results. I am from the US my name is Mike and I'm married to a Brazilian woman
08/14/26 @MA22 Why do I need to send a private note? Well if I do how do I do that? - @mikewelke Welcome, Mike. To send a Direct Message to MA22, click on the Envelope icon on the left side of the menu across the top of MA22's post, to the left of ... Read More
União Estável/Stable union with German partner? by seamonster12
Hi everyone,First of all I'd like to thank all the experts of this forum, as I've read many of your contributions and they are extremely helpful. However, some of the info I read is either out-of-date or doesn't fully apply in our case.I'm a ...
08/13/26 I am sure they will need to provide a proof of address, so the rental contract will serve this purpose. - @Peter Itamaraca Not the one in Germany: "Our rental contract in Germany has both our names. Would that count for something?" Read More
União Estável/Stable union with German partner? by seamonster12
Hi everyone,First of all I'd like to thank all the experts of this forum, as I've read many of your contributions and they are extremely helpful. However, some of the info I read is either out-of-date or doesn't fully apply in our case.I'm a ...
08/13/26 Doesn’t this have implications concerning their taxes? If I understand the OP correctly, they are planning to stay in Brazil only part of the year, which means that they would not have to pay all of their taxes in Brazil. But if they ... Read More
União Estável/Stable union with German partner? by seamonster12
Hi everyone,First of all I'd like to thank all the experts of this forum, as I've read many of your contributions and they are extremely helpful. However, some of the info I read is either out-of-date or doesn't fully apply in our case.I'm a ...
08/12/26 @seamonster12. As @Peter_Itamaraca and @alexanderstephenlange have written, your list looks quite thorough to me.To be safe, you should contact the cartório that you plan to use beforehand to confirm your document list, your ... Read More
Nursing Homes by chefjim
Ola Gente,I would like to receive some information...or ideas...about going to a nursing home here in Porto Alegre, RS. As I don't want to bother my family in the US when I get too old to live alone, I would like to spend my last days here, mainly ...
08/11/26 @chefjim. Thanks for your kind words, Jim. I'm impressed with how well you're preparing for the move. It should go well. Read More
URGENT HELP REQUEST by Nomad Mundo
Hi everyone, Good night!I was robbed at GRU Airport earlier today and lost all my documents and money. I’m currently without ID, cash, or a place to stay and urgently need somewhere safe to sleep for just a few days while I deal with the ...
08/07/26 @Nomad Mundo. Sounds like you're on the right track -- I'm so glad to hear it. Try to get some rest this weekend so you can hit the ground running on Monday. It'll be ok. 👍🏻 Read More
Nursing Homes by chefjim
Ola Gente,I would like to receive some information...or ideas...about going to a nursing home here in Porto Alegre, RS. As I don't want to bother my family in the US when I get too old to live alone, I would like to spend my last days here, mainly ...
08/07/26 @chefjim. Best of luck with that! I'll be very interested to see what you discover, and hope that you'll share. If long-term care insurance figures in your planning, be sure to confirm with your carrier if you haven't ... Read More
URGENT HELP REQUEST by Nomad Mundo
Hi everyone, Good night!I was robbed at GRU Airport earlier today and lost all my documents and money. I’m currently without ID, cash, or a place to stay and urgently need somewhere safe to sleep for just a few days while I deal with the ...
08/07/26 @Nomad Mundo. I'm sorry to hear that this has happened to you again. Two significant things are in your favor: you apparently still have your phone (since you're able to post here), and today, Friday, August 7, is a ... Read More
Wedding venues/planners ripping off foreigners? by Wout
I would really appreciate it if someone could give me good advice here.Me and my wife (Brazilian) have been living in Europe for the last 7 years. We married recently, and wish to give a wedding party with 150 guests in São Paulo where her ...
08/02/26 @Wout. That sounds like a ripoff to me, too. What used to be my go-to site for weddings appears to be in permanent "manutenção" (it happens -- it's the internet, after all!), but I'd recommend consulting sites like these, ... Read More
Application Went Straight to MJSP Without PF Biometric Invitation by HPBrasil
My application bypassed the PF biometric invitation and went straight to MJSP. After submitting additional documents, the status changed a week later. Since a rejection seems likely, should I email MJSP directly to ask why I wasn't invited for ...
08/01/26 My application bypassed the PF biometric invitation and went straight to MJSP. After submitting additional documents, the status changed a week later. Since a rejection seems likely, should I email MJSP directly to ask why I wasn't invited ... Read More
Having trouble with credit card and debit card working by NewBrazil
Just when yesterday and today to my local supermarket to buy groceries. When I tried to pay with my international credit card it didn’t work. Called my bank they said everything thing should work. In the same store tryed to use my ...
07/22/26 Or you could get with the program and open up Brasilian bank accounts instead of thinking you money is safer in another country with all the complication that brings. - @hagece8690 I generally agree for people who move definitively to ... Read More
Having trouble with credit card and debit card working by NewBrazil
Just when yesterday and today to my local supermarket to buy groceries. When I tried to pay with my international credit card it didn’t work. Called my bank they said everything thing should work. In the same store tryed to use my ...
07/21/26 @DavidPH. If you don't have one already, you may find a multicurrency Wise Everyday Account with their debit card and a BRL balance helpful. Your countryman, @Peter_Itamaraca clued me into it, and we keep an emergency and travel fund on ... Read More
Health insurance by Boondog
Hello,I am 72 bought a home in Casimiro de Abreu and in order to get my retirement visa I need Brazilian health insurance anyone have any thoughts or advice?Much appreciated, Joe aka;Boondog
07/19/26 I am 72 bought a home in Casimiro de Abreu and in order to get my retirement visa I need Brazilian health insurance anyone have any thoughts or advice?Much appreciated, Joe aka;Boondog - @Boondog Hi, Joe. People who have arrived on the ... Read More