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| Subject | Date Asked |
| How to import flower and fruit plants from India to Brazil | 2/8/2012 |
| Q: Namaste! Once again I am in front of you. In January, I married my Brazilian wife (after four ... A: Congratulations for your marriage. Question 1 - tropical fruits and medicinal plantation I like ... | |
| privalte schools in Salvador | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: We are planning to move to Salvador from USA. The American school there does not have opening in my ... A: I am not familiar with schools in Salvador and also don't know your daughter's grade. Here are some ... | |
| Shoes | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: CAN YOU PLEASE TELL PLACES WHERE I CAN GET LEATHER SHOES IN BULK? A: I don't have experience in this area. These sites provide some contacts that could help you: ... | |
| shoe manufacturers | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: I am looking to find a professional brazilian shoe factory to have my ladies shoe designs ... A: I am not an expert in the shoes manufacturing business, but I am sure that many small companies ... | |
| names of shoe manufacturers in brazil | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: Please I would like to get names of reputable shoe manufacturers in Brazil. I established contact ... A: Try this English URL to contact Dumond Shoes: http://www.dumond.com.br/pv2012/content/faleconosco/ ... | |
| honeymoon packing | 12/13/2011 |
| Q: what should i take to wear on my honeymoon in the month of june... A: Congratulations for your coming weeding. It all depends where you are going. In June is winter in ... | |
| job in brazil | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: my self an pathak. i have done MBA in marketing as well as finance. i have 2 year work exp. in a ... A: Unfortunately, I don't know any firm that is looking people with you background. Here are some good ... | |
| brazil by sea | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: can i go by sea from england to fortaleza in brazil, how much will it approx A: I am not aware of any cruise from Europe to Fortaleza. Please consult a travel agency or cruise ... | |
| lookins for americans companies that are hiring psychologists to work in Brazil | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: my name is Denise Petty, and I living in San Diego Ca for 18 years. I am Brazilian, graduated in the ... A: Unfortunately, I am not aware of job openings in your area. However, there are very good job search ... | |
| permanencia being mother of Brazilian native | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: My daughter was born in Brazil 13 years ago. Her Brazilian father and I got married in The ... A: I am not an expert in visa issue and in order to get the correct information, please contact the ... | |
| pets | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: hy, i am travelling from Denmark to Paraná state in Brasil thru (probably)Germany or France or ... A: You would need to contact the Brazilian embassy in Copenhagen (see link below) to get a permission ... | |
| Seeking Top Tier IT Executive Search Firm in Brazil Specializing in (IT) C-Level Placements | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I am a Senior Partner with IBM specializing in SAP and seeking a "new" opportunity as an Ex-Pat in ... A: Unfortunately, I don't know any firm that is hiring people with SAP experience. Here are some good ... | |
| Working with/in Brazil | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: I am 26 years old and have worked in sales for about 8 years now. I lived in Rio de Janeiro for 2 ... A: You can search these web sites for jobs in Brazil: http://www.catho.com.br http://www.manager.com.br ... | |
| IT Hiring in Brazil | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: Edison, I'm developing data centers in Sao Paulo and am going to hire local IT Operations talent to ... A: Theses are popular job search engines in Brazil: http://www.catho.com.br http://www.manager.com.br ... | |
| factories for shoes and belts in brazil | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: i would like to come and shop for leather boots and shoes in brazil from the factories or ... A: I don't have experience in this area. These sites provide some contacts that could help you: ... | |
| Residency Visa, CPF & RNE | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: Yeah i have finally moved down to Brazil after a lot of time consuming paper work. I'd say it was ... A: Welcome to the Brazilian non-sense bureaucracy. I am not very familiar with the immigration legal ... | |
| Brazilian shoes | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: My name is Luiza and I have seen some questions about people interest in have shoes from Brazil. As ... A: Oi Luiza, Infelizmente nao eu recebo o endereco email das pessoas que fazem as perguntas. Voce pode ... | |
| brazilian bikinis | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: ihave a little shop in a Greek island and i'm intrested to buy wholesale brazilian bikinis. can you ... A: I not very familiar with this industry. Here are some companies that I found on the internet: ... | |
| going to brazil | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: Okay I'm in high school right now and me and some friends want to go to Brazil after we graduate. So ... A: You should fly to Brazil. Driving is very expensive, dangerous and time consuming. You would need ... | |
| Marrying a Brazilian | 3/29/2011 |
| Q: My Fiance and I are currently living in England but we are going to get married in Brazil in ... A: Congratulations for your coming weeding. Unfortunately, I am not an expert on visa issues and ... | |
| Leather shoe industry in Brazil | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: can you please give me information about the leather shoe industry in brazil. i would like to export ... A: I don't have experience in this area. These sites provide some contacts that could help you: ... | |
| Brazilian Cruzeiros | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: When I was young my dad took many trips to Brazil. When he came back with bills that were less than ... A: Unfortunately your 3.7 Million Cruzeiros doesn't have any financial value. Cruzeiro is a old ... | |
| is it safe | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: hi i wanted to go to brazil in the summer for a holiday and im only 18 i was wondering is it a safe ... A: I wouldn't recommend you to travel to Brazil by yourself, it is not very safe and not many people ... | |
| brazil | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: where can i search for traditional brazil clothes? A: The Brazilian most typical dress is the soccer national team uniform: ... | |
| Looking for Temporary Staffing Solution Company in Sao Paulo, Brazil | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: We are looking for MCSE Certified trainers in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Kindly direct me to the contact ... A: I don't know any trainer in this area. However, I did a quick Google search and found some names: ... | |
| Brazil | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: Myself and 4 other friends are going to Brazil end of July. We are going to spend about 6 days ... A: Rio is a big city with many hotel options and attraction to visit. It all depends how much money you ... | |
| briazilian money | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: i have some old brazilian money 5000 cinc mil cruzeiros. 2,0000.dez mil cruzeiros.1000,100.cem ... A: Unfortunately they don't worth anything now. Cruzeiro is a old currency and no longer in ... | |
| cost of living | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: «I believe that you could have a good life with US$1,500» With or without lodging? I'm looking for ... A: Things are not very cheap in Brazil anymore, but you can have some fun with US$1500. The summer ... | |
| looking for friends / forigner conventions | 1/25/2011 |
| Q: hey, I've been living in Brasilia for a year now,with my husband. and it gets soo lonely here, I ... A: Sorry to hear that you are not having fun in Brazil. You need to find some friends ASAP. Here are ... | |
| to marry Brazilian woman | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: i am Bruce i am from India i love Brazilian woman and she also loves me we both want to marry i was ... A: Brazilian laws are not tied to any religion and accept all credos. Unfortunately, I am not an ... | |
| Language | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: My name is Abhishek Basu Roy.....I am an architect from India.....Well its an amazing country I live ... A: Portuguese and Spanish are very similar (cousin) languages, so, if you learn one of them, you can ... | |
| information | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: im ahmad from Pakistan.im living in Pakistan.how can my brazilian girlfriend can help in getting ... A: I am not an expert in visa issues and the Brazilian laws are very complicated and ever changing. For ... | |
| information | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: im ahmad..im living in Pakistan..i wanna marry in brazil.wot can my brazilian girl friend help me in ... A: I am not an expert in visa issues and the Brazilian laws are very complicated and ever changing. For ... | |
| Brazillian work visa | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: Been married to a brasillan girl for over 10 years, and have a RNE, now i wonder if that is ... A: I am not an expert on visa matters, but I don't believe that you need a Brazilian work permission ... | |
| physician curriculum validation/jobs | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: Your site is very informative. I am going to marry a Brazilian next year and I am currently in my ... A: sorry, but I don't know a lot about diploma validation. Here are some suggestions that could help ... | |
| Work in Brazil | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: I am Indonesian, will get marry to Brazilian soon and will settle down in Brazil. I like to get your ... A: Congratulations on the coming marriage and for moving to Brazil. Initially, since you cannot speak ... | |
| divorce | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend of 3 years has a place in brazil, he is from the u.s he married a brazilion women he ... A: I am not an expert on legal matters, but your boyfriend should: 1 Contact a Brazilian consulate in ... | |
| EXPORTING FROM AMERICA TO BRAZIL | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: I am very interested exporting USA made products to Brazil. I am having trouble getting contacts ... A: I don't know what kind of product you are trying to export to Brazil. Here are some web sites (most ... | |
| Visa Validity | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: First of all i do really love the help given to us with regards to Brazil. Anyways, i am getting ... A: Sorry, but I am not an expert in these subjects. My recommendation is to contact the Brazilian ... | |
| Birth Certificate | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: Hai.. My Boyfriend and I will get marriage soon. We are living in Europe. He was born in Sao Paolo. ... A: First, congratulations for your coming weeding. I am not very knowledgeable on this subject, but ... | |
| Statistic on salary and car allowance in Brazil | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: We are a company in Canada and we are in the process of hiring a Brazilian in Sao Paulo and would ... A: These sites provide some salary information in Brazilian currency (R$) (divide by 1.5 to convert to ... | |
| i am indian and i applied for brazil tourist visa & my visa was unauthorised now what i need do? | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: i am sunny from india,of 26 year, i am having business in india, i had a love in brazil and i ... A: Hell Sunny Abhinash, Sorry to hear your problem in visiting Brazil. I am not expert in visa issues ... | |
| Indian grocery store | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I am moving to Sao Paulo for a few months. Are there any Indian grocery stores in Sao Paulo or is it ... A: Ashok, I don't know any Indian grocery store in Sao Paulo. After a quick search on the internet, I ... | |
| What men wear in Brazil | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: My 7 year old has to dress in Brazillian theme for a school expo soon - what should he wear? He is ... A: The Brazilian typical dress is the soccer national team uniform: ... | |
| Work Permit without job offer | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: My Husband is moving to Brazil for official work. He would be on temporary work permit(for 2 years). ... A: Madhavi, Unfortunately, I not an expert on visa issues. My recommendation is to contact a Brazilian ... | |
| Living and working in Brazil | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I am a Canadian citizen and just got back from Sao Paulo, Brazil two days ago. I stayed there for 5 ... A: Hello Peter, I am not expert in legal issues. My recommendation is to contact the Brazilian Embassy ... | |
| overstaying visa | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: I suppose its a general question related to all travel but since I like argentina and would want to ... A: I am not an expert in visa issues. Usually you can overstay in a country without major problems. ... | |
| adoption | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: we want to know how to find this lady and correct his paperwork. We also want to know what is the ... A: To correct legal papers, I recommend to contact a Brazilian consulate in Canada. They can also ... | |
| Health Plans | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: My son is currently living with his mother (my ex-wife), a Brazilian national, in Brazil. I want him ... A: The state funded health program is free and provides good services. However, you can get much better ... | |
| Regarding IT jobs | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: I am from India and currently working in Dubai as IT support Engineer having experience 7 years in ... A: There are a lot of opportunities in IT if you have the good skills and experience. Several large ... | |
| Recruitment Agencies focusing on Compliance | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for recruitment agencies in Sau Palo in the position of Sr. Compliance Analyst. Can ... A: Here are some good web sites for IT jobs; however, some are in Portuguese only: ... | |
| Moving to Brazil | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I am considering relocating to Rio for maybe a year. I have a teaching credential in the U.S. for ... A: I am not an expert on teaching area and visa issues. Also, before trying to get a work visa, you ... | |
| Our Project On Teen Culture In Brazil | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: we are doing a project on the teen culture in brazil in comparison to canada. could you help us out? ... A: Nowadays, due to the American TV influence, the teen cultures in Brazil and Canada are becoming very ... | |
| marriage | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I WANT TO MARRY MY GIRL FRIEND(BRAZILIAN) IN BRAZIL. WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR MARRYING HER IN ... A: I am not an expert on legal issues, and you can have a lot of problems and long waiting time if you ... | |
| work visas | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: Good Day, Are Brazilian companies eager to employ American citizens? I know a work visa can be hard ... A: Some Brazilian companies (I don't have specific names) offer jobs for foreigner when they cannot ... | |
| wholesale shoe manufacturers | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: i am a business woman and am looking for where to buy wholesale coordinated shoe and bag in Brazil ... A: The Brazilian shoe manufacturers association (Abicalçados) has a catalog of companies on their web ... | |
| travel to Brazil | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: My name is Cassandra Tenzer. I am a US Citizen with a valid Brazilian visa. I have traveled twice ... A: I am not an expert on visa issues. However, I think that you should not have any problem with a ... | |
| Cost of living in Sao Poulo | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I have been offered an internship in an University in Sao Paulo per two months. They are paying R$ ... A: You would have to use all your survival skills to live with R$600 a month. You can save a lot of ... | |
| language in Rio | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me if English is widely spoken and understood in Rio de Janeiro? Thanks A: Danielle, English is not widely spoken in Rio. I don't have numbers, but I believe that less than ... | |
| Marriage and immigration | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I read your answers regarding marriage. I am a Nepali, and doing a doctorate in India, my girlfriend ... A: Congratulations for your coming marriage. I am not expert on visa and immigration subjects and ... | |
| Business in Brazil | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: I am preparing a presentation on conducting business in Brazil. Are there any blatant, humorous or ... A: Two general rules in Brazil are: (1) "laws (and contracts) were made to be broken"; (2) "only poor ... | |
| Thinking about moving to Brazil | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a couple questions that google didn't give great answers to.One what area to live would be ... A: Big cities provide more job and study opportunities: Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, Porto ... | |
| Brazilan returning to brazil | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: My family and i hold dual citizenship - Brazil & Canadian - we haven't lived in Brazil for over 20 ... A: The laws and regulations are frequently changing in Brazil. So, just to be on the safe side, my ... | |
| fortaleza, brasil | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I would like to retire to fortaleza, I will have a little over $1000 per month, is this enough? are ... A: You can survive with $1000 per month, but you would need at least US$2000 for a comfortable live. ... | |
| permanenet residency @ job | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: i m bhavnesh from india. i studied bachelor of arts there, can i get a permanent residency of brzil ... A: Brazil, as India, has a lot of poor and unemployed people, so there are a lot of competition for ... | |
| Shoe Factories? | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I would like to find out in which cities or regions in Brazil that I'm most likely to find high ... A: Brazil has several welcome known shoe factory regions and the Brazilian shoe manufacturers ... | |
| SHOES,HANDBAGS AND BRAZILLIAN HAIR EXTENSIONS | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I am Motswana Lady who is into fashion and want to start a business in fashion becuase that is my ... A: The Brazilian shoe manufacturers association (Abicalçados) has a catalog of manufacturers on their ... | |
| Help relocating to Brasil | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I am writing you for help and guidance on beginning my process of moving to Brasil. I live and work ... A: Here are some suggestions: 1. Contact all major companies in US, most of them do business in Brazil ... | |
| Restaurant in Manaus | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I'm currently staying in Manaus, and I'm thinking of going into business opening a restaurant - have ... A: Richard, I am not an expert on visa requirements. My recommendation is to contact contact the local ... | |
| Restaurant in Manaus | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: I'm currently staying in Manaus, and I'm thinking of going into business opening a restaurant - have ... A: You will need at least six things: 1. Money 2. Learn Portuguese 3. Get a business or working visa ... | |
| Fortaleza amd Manaus | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: I have couple of questions about the following Brazilian cities Fortaleza and Manaus. I plan to move ... A: Mike, I don't believe that Fortaleza or Manaus are much safer that Rio or Sao Paulo. It all depends ... | |
| Brazil AC Plug? | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: What type of AC plug does Brazil use? My understanding is 2 pin round (Euro type)or 2 Pin flat (US ... A: The most common is the 2-pin round plug. In some places you can find a mix of round and flat 2-pin ... | |
| viajar de carro pro brasil | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: Gostaria de saber se e possivel enviar um carro com placa dos Estados unidos para o brasil de navio ... A: Alo Walney, Eu eu saiba nao e' possivel trazer carros usados para o Brasil. Tambem acho que seria ... | |
| Authentic Brazilian Meal | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm planning a dinner for friends who've requested a traditional Brazilian menu. They are high-end, ... A: Brazil has a lot of great food. The most famous one is “feijoada”: black beans and pork stew. Other ... | |
| BRAZILIAN WORK VISA | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm an Indian Mechanical Engineer with an experience in the middle east. I have some questions about ... A: I am not an expert on visa and work permission issues. My three recommendations are: 1. Visit the ... | |
| Looking for information on how to find a person | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I am in need of information on how i can locate a person living in brazil. Im not sure where to ... A: Naff, I am not expert on the subject, and don't know if the American Embassy in Brazil could help ... | |
| Business practices | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: Are there any business etiquette issues that people should be aware of when working with people from ... A: Brazilians are very informal and easy to deal with. However, it is very important to establish a ... | |
| Living in Brazil | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I live in the US and I'm planing on moving to Brazil to live (long term) what should I expect when I ... A: You question is very generic and so hard to provide specific information. My recommendation is ... | |
| Unanswered Visa Question | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: All sites mention that visitors have a 180-day limit per year and it irks me that the text used to ... A: I understand your frustration with the confusing Brazilian visa regulation. I am not am expert on ... | |
| Health care / medical insurance in Brazil | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: Oi, tudo bem? I was an exchange student in the interior of SP (Birigui) for a year 40 years ago and ... A: I don't know how much cost an private insurance in Brazil. However, if you are an self-employee or a ... | |
| Birth Certificates | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a client born in 1953 claiming that the government uses her marriage certificate as proof of ... A: I am not expert in this subject. Usually, the marriage certificate replaces the birth certificate ... | |
| living in rio | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: i visited rio in july and have since been planning to return to live for a while. i am planning to ... A: I am not expert on visa issues; however, you would need a working or business permission to work in ... | |
| Cost for seven days trip at Sao Paulo | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: Am going to visit Sao Paulo for 7 days trip so i just wanted to know wat is the cheapest ways by ... A: The hotel is around 17 Km from the airport. The safest and easiest way is to take a taxi. There is ... | |
| income from rent | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I am an American who married a Brazilian national in new York. We bought a house in Brazil and rent ... A: I am not an expert in this subject. Check these sources for tax information: 1. Contact the ... | |
| Teaching and Working in Brazil | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I am flying to Brazil in a little over three weeks and will be living with my girlfriend who is ... A: I am not expert on visa issues; however, you would need a working or business permission to work in ... | |
| Jobs in Fortaleza | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: Edison, Como vai? I am an American who has visited Fortaleza three times with our church - our ... A: Unfortunately, I don't know any American company in Fortaleza. Have you try to contact the ... | |
| Moving to Brazil | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I am moving to Sao Paolo for my company and I am wondering what are the main cultural differences ... A: Brazilian are extremely friendly people and very interested in meeting and helping other people. You ... | |
| technical recruiter wanting to work for large firm in Brazil | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: My name is josette and i presently live in Silicon Valley, California (San francisco) I'm seeking ... A: Congratulations on your decision in moving to Brazil. I usually don't work with recruiters. Here are ... | |
| brazil | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: hey , was just wanting to finf out some advantages and disadvantages for starting business in ... A: I am not a surf shop expert, but here are few advantages and disadvantages: Advantages: 1. No ... | |
| About Brazil | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: My Co. sending me in Brazil for work. Can you tell me how 's the working life in Brazil I am ... A: Brazilians are very friendly people and you will feel home there. However, not many people can speak ... | |
| Living in Brazil | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: If you have in fact "answered this question for me before" could just copy/past your "past answer", ... A: I have answered similar questions in the last few months. Please review my responses and other ... | |
| kids birthday supplies | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: i am a decorator for events. i'm trying to obtain props for kids theme birthday party like ... A: I not expert in this area, but you can try the links below. Write to the companies in English and ... | |
| Wanting to move to RIO | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I want to move to Brazil. I am a gringo and just want to get away from all this B.S. What type of ... A: My recommendation is to visit Brazil for at least one month to know the place and be sure that you ... | |
| Moving to sao Paulo | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm an american living in TX and will be marriaging a Brazilian woman soon. We are planning to move ... A: Answers: 1) I think so, but start contacting them from US now (there are a lot of Texas based ... | |
| Brazil student studying in the U.S. | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: The son of a friend of mine who lives in Brazil (Uberaba) is very eager to study in the U.S. He's ... A: Your son's Brazilian friend would need at least three things: 1) be accepted by an American school ... | |
| Brazilian girl | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I just got back from Brazil recently and met a nice girl there who I'd like to bring to America to ... A: Dave, I am not expert in visas, but getting a visa for your girlfriend is much more complicated ... | |
| coloring pages on Brazil | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: I work in a hospital-based child care center and will be doing a presentation on Brazil next week ... A: These Brazilian sites (text in Portuguese) have a lot of coloring pages and some are related to ... | |
| Porto Alegre | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: Hey Mark, My name is Laury and I am a student. I am 23 years old and this August I am going to Porto ... A: 600 brl is not a lot of money, but probably enough if you can share a house with several other ... | |
| Currency exchange | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: Sir,Can CRUZADOS(Old Brazilian currency) note exchanged with Indian currency(INR)? I have an 1000 ... A: Unfortunately, Cruzados is a worthless today, since it was taken out of circulation many year ago. ... | |
| Interesting facts about Brazil | 4/4/2009 |
| Q: What are some interesting facts about Brazil? Pretty please with a cherry on top.:) A: There are a lot of good information about about Brazil on the web, check these links interesting ... | |
| setting up English language course in Sao Paulo | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm an Irish national but have lived in Fortaleza for 4years and i'm considering moving south to ... A: I believe that you can get better rates and have more opportunities for teaching English in Sao ... | |
| Brazil Visa | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: My visa application and passport is at the Atlanta Consulate. It has been there since April 19th. I ... A: Sorry for hearing about your visa problem. Unfortunately, most Brazilian consulates are very slow (2 ... | |
| Moving to Brazil | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I Giz born in USA since '68 would like to know how hard is would be to move to Brazil. I am married ... A: It is not easy to move to Brazil. You would need to get a working or permanent visa and learn ... | |
| hi | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: we are basically from india and we moved to USA an year back..my husband;s company is planning to ... A: I believe that life in Brazil is much better than India and a little last comfortable than USA. ... | |
| American immigration to Brazil | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: My name is Tracey, and my husband and I are in our mid thirties with decent jobs and a family of two ... A: My personal recommendation is to stay in USA and rent a nice condo at beach in Northeastern part of ... | |
| consulting contract in Brazil | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I was searching for some information in the web and found this AllExperts site and your name. I hope ... A: Update: I visited a Brazilian Consulate today and learned that your wife doesn't need to pay any fee ... | |
| consulting contract in Brazil | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I was searching for some information in the web and found this AllExperts site and your name. I hope ... A: Gerhard, Opening a business in Brazil will take a lot of your time and money and is not necessary ... | |
| consulting contract in Brazil | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I was searching for some information in the web and found this AllExperts site and your name. I hope ... A: The best "contract" is an invitation letter from the Brazilian company stating what, when, where, ... | |
| Finding someone | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: My husband's family took in an exchange student many years ago in there Delta Ohio home. My husband ... A: I found one name on the phone directory in Brazil: Antônio Carlos de Carvalho Filho Rua Teopompo ... | |
| CONVERTING 1000 MILI CRUZADOS IN INDIAN RUPEES | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I AM HAVING AN 1000 MILI CRUZADOS NOTE & I WANT TO CASH IT OFF. SO WOULD U PLZ SUGGEST HOW MUCH ... A: Unfortunately your money is worthless, since it is out of circulation for many year. Brazil used to ... | |
| Work in Rio | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a girlfreind with a large family who owns her apartment in Rio. I have been an ower of a ... A: I believe that are always business and work opportunities in the construction business in Brazil. ... | |
| brazil shoe manufacturies | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: my nickname is china, I am starting a business selling shoes online, and I was wondering if you ... A: I don't have experience in this area. These sites provide some contacts that maybe could help you: ... | |
| Moving to Brazil | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: My Fiancee and I want to move to brazil but what are the steps what do I have to do first and then ... A: I don't want to discourage, but it is not easy to get a Brazilian working permission. Also, it is be ... | |
| hi | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I AM FROM INDIA AND I AM SINGLE NOW,I WANT TO GET THE TOURIST VISA FOR BRAZIL AND CAN U PLZ TELL ME ... A: I am not expert in visa issues, however, the web site of the Brazilian Embassy in India (see URL ... | |
| car | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: i want to live in rio with my wife who has dual citizenship.We want to take our jeep grand ... A: The Brazilian laws make almost impossible to bring used cars to Brazil. Your only options are to buy ... | |
| Used Car Financing in Brazil | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I am considering moving to Sao Paulo and am would like to know how I would go about getting a used ... A: Leigh, Your US credit information is useless in Brazil. I think it will be hard for you to get a ... | |
| Used Car Financing in Brazil | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I am considering moving to Sao Paulo and am would like to know how I would go about getting a used ... A: Leigh, Probably few banks will only provide loans for new cars. However, after a quick search on ... | |
| Question about recruiting agencies in Brazil (with Japanese links) | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a marketing manager at a Tokyo based recruiting company, and we are looking for a reliable ... A: I don't know anybody with the qualifications that you are asking for. Here are some companies that ... | |
| Can i use an elctric fireplace in Brazil | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I live in England and am going to Brazil and want to take back an electric fireplace for my mom and ... A: The voltage is 127 V (one phase) and 220 V (three phases) in most states in Brazil, but few use 220 ... | |
| job hunting | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: Edison. How important are social/informal networks in finding jobs in Brazil (Sao Paulo, Rio de ... A: 1. Try to meet as many people as possible and ask if they know somebody in your field. 2. Take ... | |
| job hunting | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: Edison. How important are social/informal networks in finding jobs in Brazil (Sao Paulo, Rio de ... A: Social, informal and family networks are extremely important for many jobs in Brazil. But this take ... | |
| Starting a business selling shoes from Brazil | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I live in South Africa and I have saved up money and i would like to sell female shoes from Brazil. ... A: Brazil has a lot of shoes manufacturers. My suggestion is to contact the Brazilian Embassy in South ... | |
| IT jobs in Sao Paulo | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I am married to a brazilian girl and want to move to Sao Paulo to live. I was curious about the pay ... A: I don't have reliable numbers for these positions. These sites have some salary information in ... | |
| outlets | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: what kind of outlets are in fortaleza and ceara, please send photos if possible A: Fortaleza is a big city (over 3 million people) where you can find from street vendors offering ... | |
| scammed in brazil | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: A woman in Brazil scammed me into sending cash for travel to Australia. She emailed a copy of an ... A: Sorry to hear about your scam experience, and thanks for your interest in trying to stop this kind ... | |
| Buisness Visa | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: A: Unfortunately I am not an expert in visas and recommend to a Brazilian consulate or embassy in your ... | |
| Reg Recruitment Companies in Brazil | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I work for a Consulting company by name Systel Inc in Atlanta,GA. We get the reqts from our Direct ... A: I don't believe that you can find a "good" position in Brazil without knowing Portuguese. So, your ... | |
| Route from Rio to Bahia | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: How long does it take to drive from Rio to Bahia? Is it safe? Sounds like there are lovely places ... A: The coastal trip from Rio to Bahia is very beautiful. It takes around 20 hours to drive from Rio to ... | |
| brazil (rio) | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: im a 23 years old african american in Tampa, Florida. I have grown fond of Brazil particularly Rio ... A: Brazil, and Rio, has a lot of African descendents and Brazilians don't have the kind of color ... | |
| Sao Paulo Billing Rates | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I want to open an IT Company in Sao Paulo. Just wanted to understand how much is the average salary ... A: I don't have reliable numbers for these positions. These sites have some salary information in ... | |
| How to apply Import License for Textile in Brazil? | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: Look forwards to hear from you soon Thank so much in advance. Best Regards Doris Pham A: I am not an expert in this subject. I recommend you to contact the Brazilian embassy and/or ... | |
| Typical Salary Expectations | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I currently work in the US in the field of recruiting. The company I work for specializes in ... A: I don't have reliable numbers for these positions. These sites have some salary information in ... | |
| Living Standards | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: I'm being offered a job in Brazil with a monthly package of USD3000. I have a small family of 3 ... A: Congratulations for the job offer. I believe that you can have a reasonable life in Brazil with ... | |
| Seeking to purchase property | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: We are looking to buy property in Brazil for family holidays - what area to you recommend? Ideally ... A: I don't recommend investing in a vacation property in Brazil if you don't leave there to take care ... | |
| US visa for Brasilian citizen | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a friend (female) who would like to come to Texas and visit. I spent a week in Brazil 30 ... A: The US government is very restricted in giving tourist visas to Brazilians. Students visas can be a ... | |
| Differences between living accomodations in Brazil vs USA | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: What is a typical "nice" apartment like in Sao Paulo? How big? What appliances/features are in the ... A: A typical apartment characteristics are: 1. No furniture, except kitchen cabinets 2. No appliances ... | |
| Possible expat move to Sao Paulo... | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: My husband is being considered for a 3 yr expat assignment in Sao Paulo. The company office is in ... A: Santo Amaro is an industrial area of Sao Paulo. High rise apartments are generally safer and cheaper ... | |
| Moving to Brazil | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: I am quite possibly moving to Brazil with my boyfriend and I really, really need help figuring out ... A: Sheri, My recommendation is to contact the Brazilian consulate covering your state (see link ... | |
| lmoving to northern brazil, the carajas region , caana | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: My husband has been working in Brazil for the past year in Caana, North eastern Brazil on a mining ... A: I am not familiar with the Caana area. However, it must be a very small, remote, hot place and few ... | |
| Hostels for a Single Traveler | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering whether you had Rio hostel recommendations for a single traveler? I'd like to meet ... A: Patty, I am not an expert on tour lines in Rio and recommend asking the hostel staff for advice. I ... | |
| Hostels for a Single Traveler | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering whether you had Rio hostel recommendations for a single traveler? I'd like to meet ... A: I am not very familiar with hostels in Rio. My recommendation is to find one close to a beach and ... | |
| Charter naval. | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: Olá Sr. Edison, Sou proprietário de uma embarcação Catamarã Santtina, que disponibilizo para ... A: Antonio, Parabens, o barco e' muito lindo. Nao tenho muitos contatos nesta area. Eu normalmente ... | |
| Outsourcing in Brazil | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: My company is looking to potentially setting up an outsourcing center in Brazil (Call center/back ... A: John, I don't have numbers, my previous answer was based on the assumption that major IT companies ... | |
| Outsourcing in Brazil | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: My company is looking to potentially setting up an outsourcing center in Brazil (Call center/back ... A: I believe that Campinas and Sao Paulo would provide a little cheaper infrastructure; however, they ... | |
| Want To get a Brazilian love back here | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: I want to marry a brazilian girl I have met here in Australia At the moment she is married to a ... A: I am not a lawyer to provide legal advise and I would recommend her to contact a Brazilian consulate ... | |
| ques | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: 1 questions!! how do u feel living in Sao Paulo as a rich person and as a poor person?? A: It all depends of the person's personality. Here are two extreme scenarios: Rich person: - lives in ... | |
| Baby shower | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: What are the customs associated with gift-giving in Brazil or other Latin American cultures? I need ... A: Robert, According to my Brazilian wife, baby clothes are great gifts. The parents would also like ... | |
| Travel visa | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: A young colleage of mine is getting married and her parents have been denied visa to come to her big ... A: Phil, I am not an expert in visa issues and I assuming the her parents are coming from Brazil to ... | |
| visas | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: hey there! I have been in brazil now for 7 months with a tourist visa. i am traveling currently, ... A: kathryn, Congratulations for the award. Since Argentina is a separated country, your Brazilian ... | |
| international moving to brazil. | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I are planning to move to Brasil, Sao Paulo . We currently reside around the NYC area. I ... A: I don't know any company to recommend to you. Some of my friends had leased a whole container when ... | |
| working in Brazil | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I am an accountant working in Canada right now. I am considering moving to Brazil (maybe Sao Paulo) ... A: My recommendation is always to visit the country as a tourist before deciding to move there. In ... | |
| Gril Friend | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I met this woman on-line through Brazilcupid.com. We have been chating on-line for about a month. I ... A: Vincent, I am not very knowledgeable on visas to US and don't know the answers to your questions. ... | |
| Gril Friend | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I met this woman on-line through Brazilcupid.com. We have been chating on-line for about a month. I ... A: Vicente, There is only a "virtual presence post" in Porto Alegre. I believe she needs to go for an ... | |
| paying in Brazil | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: My Fiance and I are going to Brazil for our honeymoon this summer and we are organising it ... A: The additional information is to verify that you really own the card, since the use of stolen or ... | |
| project | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: do you know what the logo of the brazilian flag means? A: According to the web site of the Brazilian Consulate in Houston: The Brazilian Flag has a large ... | |
| Housing | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: Brazilian Types of Houses and why they live in this kind of houses. A: Most people in Brazil live in brick houses or apartment buildings (especially in big cities). The ... | |
| Food taboos in Brazil | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I am writing a term paper on Brazilian food taboos, but i can't seem to find much information on the ... A: Ruth, Brazilians have few cultural taboo towards food and they don't eat some type of food for ... | |
| living in brasil | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: I was in born in Brasil but have lived in the US since I was one. Now I am 47. I am contemplating to ... A: You should not have any problem in going to Brazil. You were born in Brazil, so, you are Brazilian ... | |
| Business in Sao Paulo | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: Greetings from Los Angeles. I am a business professional from L.A. and I am interested in opening a ... A: Jilbert, I couldn't find any information about electronic bulletin board at the USP web site. You ... | |
| punishment | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: hello I was wondering what the punishment is when somebody breaks the law or does something ... A: There are criminal and civil punishments in the Brazilian law. The civil punishment usually means ... | |
| Cultural Concerns for a particular marketed product | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: I am researching for a college paper that I am writing and the topic is "Insights for Cultrual ... A: Jessica, Brazilians like sweet, salty and colored popcorn. So, I think they would buy your gourmet ... | |
| brazilian teens | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: Im doing an extra credit report and i wanted to know what brazilian teens do for fun. Like what ... A: They like both American/International and Brazilian music, specially dancing ones. They favorite TV ... | |
| aquaculture industry in brazil | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: do you know of websites which may help me in seeing what vacancies are available in this field in ... A: Rai, Here are some sites: http://www.catho.com.br (best one in Brazil) http://www.manager.com.br ... | |
| Business in Sao Paulo | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: Greetings from Los Angeles. I am a business professional from L.A. and I am interested in opening a ... A: Unfortunately, I personally don't know anybody in Sao Paulo. Check these web sites for commercial ... | |
| Consulting for a Brazilian company | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I am an American living in Texas. A Brazilian software company wants to hire me as a consultant for ... A: Bob, You are right. It is a lot of headache, time, paperwork and money. My recommendation is to ... | |
| brazil | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: I wanted to know what time of the year it is best to go to brazil as far a weather is concerned. A: Lupe, Brazil is a very large country and the temperature and weather change a lot from one region ... | |
| Visiting Brazil | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: I need to ask a question about bringing a Brazilian female back to visit North America. What is the ... A: David, I am not an expert on visa issues, but is usually very hard to get a permission to bring a ... | |
| Moving to Rio | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: I would like to move to Brazil in the Rio area. What are my options for housing, how much does it ... A: Anne, It is not very easy to get a working permission and find a job in Brazil without knowing ... | |
| Planning a trip to Brazil | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: ) I'm interested in traveling to Brasil next year but am curious to know when the best time to ... A: Jess, Brazil is a very large country with fantastic places, great cultural events and wonderful ... | |
| traveling to Brazil | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: Is it safe for my daughter to travel to Brazil with an education class from our college? ANSWER: ... A: Cindy, You are right, most places request to put the paper in a trash can next to toilet instead of ... | |
| traveling to Brazil | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: Is it safe for my daughter to travel to Brazil with an education class from our college? ANSWER: ... A: She can say: "Eu sou alergica a amendoin" (I am alergic to peanuts) and/or "Eu sou alergica a noses ... | |
| Traveling by car through South and Central America | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: I am feeling extremely adventurous and my friends and I have decided to travel by car starting in ... A: Addison, Pan-American Highway it the probably the best route for this trip. I have some friends ... | |
| Spring Break in Brazil | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: Me and 9 of my friends are heavily considering doing spring break between March 8 and 15th in ... A: Alex, I would recommend going to Florianopolis (Brazil). It is an island, with great nightlife, ... | |
| traveling to Brazil | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: Is it safe for my daughter to travel to Brazil with an education class from our college? A: Cindy, I don't know which cities your daughter are visiting, but in general Brazil is very safe if ... | |
| Brazilian Vacation | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: My name is Ian and my Fiance Rosana, me and my 9 year old daughter are traveling to Brazil Feb 29 ... A: Sao Paulo is a big city, with a lot of museums, shopping malls, good restaurants and night life. ... | |
| Renting cars | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: When I travel I like to see places outside the major cities. Is it safe to rent a car and drive on ... A: It is safe (and pretty) as long you stay on main roads, drive during the day and stay around tourist ... | |
| LIVING IN RIO | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: i am going to start an intern in RIO in january. please tell me, how much it costs for ... A: The cost in Rio depends on where you live and your lifestyle. I believe you can "survive" with ... | |
| Mexico To Brazil | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: My question is that I want to live in Brazil.I am a Mexican national living and studying in the ... A: Rene, I believe the immigration visa requirements are the same independently of you nationality. ... | |
| Rio Carnival Advice | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: I was hoping you could help me with advice and recommendations on my first trip to Rio Carnival. ... A: Mark, "Carnaval" happens all over Brazil. The one in Rio is the most famous one. The best and safer ... | |
| Living in Brazil | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: I would like to live in a metro part of Brazil preferably by the water for a month or two in ... A: October and November are considered low season on most beach from cities in Brazil, which will save ... | |
| Safety First | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: It's safe fly to Brazil? A: Karl, It is very safe, specially the international flights. The biggest problems right now are ... | |
| Living permanently in Brazil with a mere $1700.00 Canadian Dollars.??? | 7/24/2007 |
| Q: Am informed by the Brazilian Consulate in Toronto that I will need to have a monthly deposit of ... A: I believe that you can live a reasonable life in Belo Horizonte with $1700.00 Canadian Dollars (CAD) ... | |
| cost of living/rent, in Curitiba | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I are moving to Curitiba with our three young daughters. Is $2,500 USD a month ... A: I don't know Curitiba very well, but the cost of living will depend on where you live and what you ... | |
| Brasil Cost of living | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: Hey Edison, nice to find you here... I reach retirement age at the end this year and am considering ... A: Fortaleza and Florianopolis are really good cities to live and with nice beaches. Fortaleza is ... | |
| PLease help! | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: So you are saying she will be ok going through customs?? i have created a sales receipt through ... A: Anthony, I am not saying that she would not have problems through customs. You could create a ... | |
| PLease help! | 3/12/2007 |
| Q: i am in desperate help for an answer! i am a 21 year old P.C. Technician from U.S. I recently sold a ... A: Anthony, You can provide a receipt since it is a used laptop. Try to create a "professional ... | |
| What is the best brazilian food ever? | 2/22/2007 |
| Q: I would just like to know what the best brazilian food is ever I am doing a reseach paper in high ... A: Brazil has a lot of great food. The most famous one is “feijoada”: black beans and pork stew. Other ... | |
| teaching English in Salvador | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: I'd like to know what kinds of opportunities there are for educated English teachers in Salvador, ... A: I live in The United States and don't know a lot about the job market in Brazil. However, the job ... | |
| accounting job | 2/16/2007 |
| Q: I am planning to live in Brazil a few years later as my boyfriend will be returning to Brazil. I am ... A: The best way is to try a job inside your company in Brazil. If your company doesn't have an office ... | |
| Moving back to Brasil at 50 | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: Oi Edison, Estou aqui a mais de 30 anos. Tambem trablho com informatica e gostaria de saber da ... A: Eu entendo o que estas sentindo. Eu e minha esposa constantemente temos o mesma dilema: voltar ou ... | |
| cost of living in Brazil | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: My boyfriend and myself are currently looking into gaining our TEFL certification and teaching ... A: Just to keep things in prospect: the minimum wage in Brazil is around US$160 and a middle class ... | |
| food & fashion of Brazil | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: My church is coming to Brazil March 7, 2007, and my assignment is to research the topic of food & ... A: Brazil is a large country with many wonderful regional food. The national dish is “feijoada”: black ... | |
| for a class project | 12/8/2006 |
| Q: for my writing for business class we have to research how to act in a meeting with people from ... A: Brazilians are very friendly and forgiven people. They always laugh of improper situation instead of ... | |
| Student in Sao Paulo | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: I am thinking about applying for a school in Sao Paulo and I have a question. I currently work for a ... A: I think you can live with around US$ 1,000 in Sao Paulo if you can find a roommate to share an ... | |
| Angra | 11/23/2006 |
| Q: I am also a travel consultant on this site. However, my expertise is in the United States. I would ... A: I haven't been to Angra dos Reis, but I contacted the hotel and checked their web site. Pestana ... | |
| BRAZIL | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: I PLAN ON TAKING A VACATION TO RIO BRAZIL FOR A GOOD WEEK AN I MAY PLAN ON RELOCATING THERE,MY ... A: Less that one percent of Brazilians can speak English. So, if you want to move there is better you ... | |
| moving to Brazil | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: Edison, Perhaps this is a silly request, I don't know. My sister-in-law moved to Brazil recently and ... A: I always have problems suggesting gifts, especially for women. The food in Brazil is wonderful and ... | |
| Brasil ESL | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: I am taking my TESOL certificate in the next couple months and would like to find a school in Rio ... A: Caroline, I think you can make more money teaching english. Try these sites: ... | |
| Customs | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: I'm hoping to be able to bring some electronics from the US to sell in Brazil. Do you happen to ... A: Michael, I think the limit is US$500 and you need to present the receipts. However, this limit ... | |
| Retiring to Recife Brazil | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: We are thinking of retiring to Recife and would like to find out about the cost of living and local ... A: Lynette, The cost of living in Brazil depends on where you live and what you expect - maiden ... | |
| to brazil from US | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: I will be traveling to Bahia (Salvador Da Bahia?), Brazil... I am not sure if it matters how long ... A: Jackson, You need a passport and tourist visa to go to Brazil. A Brazilian consulate can provide ... | |
| work visa | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: Edison, This may be a dumb question, but... As a U.S. citizen, is possible to get a "work visa", ... A: Lucas, According to the Brazilian Consulate in Houston web site, you need a work authorization ... | |
| Brazillians | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: What do Brazillian teens like to do? And what kind of sports do yall like to play besides soccer. ... A: Teens in Brazil have similar live style and interest as the American and European ones: friends, ... | |
| employment / relocation | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: I am a recent college graduate from the U.S. I am planning to relocate to Brazil, as my longtime ... A: You can visa information on Brazilian Embassy site: ... | |
| EXPORTING FROM BRAZIL | 9/10/2006 |
| Q: IM MANUFACTURING AND IMPORTING BEACHWEAR FROM BRAZIL TO MEXICO.. INTERESTED IN GOODS AND DAY TO DAY ... A: Brazil exports many products and is very hard to list all of them. Most of the day to day products ... | |
| Real Estate Prospects | 8/29/2006 |
| Q: I am going to Sau Paulo and to Brasilia to present Real Estate projects here in Miami to investors. ... A: Mary, I believe that are several real estate Brazilian companies in Miami that sell projects in ... | |
| Voos ao Brasil | 8/23/2006 |
| Q: Bom dia Edison, Meu nome e Sandra e sou espanhola morando em Chicago. Estou fazendo pesquisas de ... A: Alo Sandra, Com o alto preco do petroleo e limitado numero de voos para o Brasil devido aos ... | |
| importing/exporting | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: I am interested in getting involved in export/import business. I would like to know where to find ... A: Jacob, Bringing imported cars to Brazil is a very complex business and the laws change frequently. ... | |
| Sao Paulo | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: Im a college student planing to study for one semester abroad in Sao Paulo. I need to discuss living ... A: I don't know a lot about student housing in Sao Paulo. You can try to find roommates through the ... | |
| names | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: what does my name meann? my name is Francielle nd i want to kno what it means. A: Most names in portuguese don't have a specific meaning. Your name is not a portuguese word, but ... | |
| brazil yellow fever | 8/6/2006 |
| Q: im in sao paulo right now. im a U.S. citizen from new york and am planning ot go to the amazon. ... A: Chimay, According to the US Brazilian Embassy web site, the yellow fever shot is recommended but ... | |
| edible oil | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: thx for ur grat help but this site u introduced me is in portugees I cant understand it I want some ... A: Mary Here are some information in English: Campestre Phone: 55-11-4178-0255 Address: Rua ... | |
| bussiness | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: would u plz help me in finding the name of an edible oil factory like bunge or the address and ... A: Mary, Try Campestre: http://campestre.com.br/index.shtml Phone: (11) 4178-0255 - Brazil The URL ... | |
| Search firms/Recruitment agencies in Brazil | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: I am a recruiter working with a large software solutions provider based in the U.S. We are looking ... A: Mike, I don't know any employment agency in Brazil. I searched the web and found some names for ... | |
| Volunteer Work In Brazil | 6/17/2006 |
| Q: I would like to volunteer for about 2-3 months with children in South America. I've searched the ... A: Tamar, Most organizations that work with children usually don't have a lot of money. The fees are ... | |
| positives and negatives of tourism | 6/8/2006 |
| Q: i'm just doing an assignment for school and i need to know some of the positives and negatives that ... A: Some positives: 1. Expend money (generate jobs and sales of products) 2. Cultural exchange 3. Learn ... | |
| Moving to Brazil | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: My name is Alexander and I have some questions for you about moving to Brazil and more. I have a ... A: Alexander, My suggestions is try to find a job in US to work for an american company in Brazil, ... | |
| Moving to Brasil | 5/12/2006 |
| Q: I'm a Brazilian who moved out of Brazil in 1978, when I was only 11 years old. I just went back 2 ... A: Agnaldo, This is difficult and very personal question. My suggestions are: 1. I would try to find ... | |
| last names | 5/1/2006 |
| Q: what are some common (or not so common)last names that are brazilian? A: Brazil has immigrates from all over the world. So, it is very common to find Japanese, Italian, ... | |
| Yellow Fever Vaccines | 3/17/2006 |
| Q: I am traveling to rio das ostras with my daughter soon. since we have a layover in peru, i am being ... A: As far as I know, yellow fever vaccine is not mandatory in Brazil and is usually recommended by ... | |
| Brazilian Kids Music | 1/20/2006 |
| Q: I have a radio show for kids and I would like to find kids music from Brazil. My mother-in-law is ... A: Sorry for not answering earlier. I was waiting for some help from my Sister in Brazil. Here are ... | |
| Brazilian Names | 12/4/2005 |
| Q: Edison, I am writing a sports simulation software program. The game will create players of all ... A: The Brazilian soccer federation has a list of players of its three top divisions on the URLs listed ... | |
| Airlines | 11/24/2005 |
| Q: Can you suggest a good website for booking a flight from Brazil to Uruguay? Are there any airlines ... A: I haven't gone to Uruguay yet. I think that Varig and Pluna are very good airlines, but a little ... | |
| Electrical & Computer Setup | 11/12/2005 |
| Q: Brazil. I am starting to discover that purchasing the computers in the U.S. may not be a good idea ... A: Usually is very costly to bring PCs to Brazil, because of the very high duty taxes. However, donated ... | |
| working visa | 6/22/2005 |
| Q: this might be a long complicated question. I know i will have to hire a lawyer but I want to get ... A: I am not expert in visas and I would recommend you to contact an emigration lawyer, an employment ... | |
| Crime | 5/23/2005 |
| Q: I know that poverty is a major reson for crime, but what are other reasons why Brazil has a lot of ... A: I think the major reasons for the high crime rate in Brazil (mostly in big cities) are: 1. Poverty ... | |
| tropical, cultural, safe, vacation | 3/21/2005 |
| Q: We live in San Diego, CA. We are considering a vacation to Brazil. This is the last year of our ... A: Sao Paolo is just over an hour drive from the Atlantic Ocean and there are many coastal places, from ... | |
| Internet connectivity | 2/9/2005 |
| Q: I'm thinking of staying at Lothlorien, an eco-village in Bahia. ... A: Michael, Lothlorien seems to be great place to stay. I sent them an email asking about internet ... | |
| government | 2/6/2005 |
| Q: I know that Brazil is a Federative republic but what is a federative republic? Also what is the ... A: Federative Republic means that Brazil is composed of states which retain only subordinate and ... | |
| culture of Brazil | 1/22/2005 |
| Q: Can you please tell me as much as possible about the culture of Brazil? A: It is very hard to answer your question, because Brazil is such a large country with many cultural ... | |
| Electrical in hotels | 1/2/2005 |
| Q: I am traveling in Feb. to Brazil. What is the electric standard in Brazil? (Example the U.S. is ... A: The outlets of most of states in Brazil are 110 VAC, 60 Hz (power systems built by American ... | |
| capoiera | 8/3/2004 |
| Q: I am a screenwriter in L.A. working on a film about Capoeira. Though I know the spirit of Capoeira ... A: Sorry for not anwering your question earlier. I am vacating in Brazil, with limited access to the ... | |
| Traveling to Brazil without passport. | 6/28/2004 |
| Q: Is there any way for me to get into Brazil with just a bith certificate and photo I.D.? If not, is ... A: People from some countries can visit Brazil without visa, but you still need a passport. Check The ... | |
| working in Brazil as a SW developer | 6/14/2004 |
| Q: Edison, I'm a Canadian citizen working as a software developer (9 years: windows, c++, c#, .net, ... A: Brazil, as Canada, is a country of lots of immigrants and opportunities. However, to find a job in ... | |
| Body Language | 3/25/2004 |
| Q: if you see a Brazilian in a restaurant reach behind his head and grab the opposite earlobe, what is ... A: I don't know anything about this specific body language. I asked my wife and other family members ... | |
| Investors in Sao Paulo | 1/31/2004 |
| Q: Edison. You've been so helpful, I would like to ask yet another question... I am trying to get ... A: Michael, This is not my area of expertise. However, thru a quick web search, I found the following ... | |
| Barra Gracie Barra de Tequaqa | 11/4/2003 |
| Q: Please excuse my spelling of Portuguese. I can only speak English. I am a 50 plus year old male ... A: You are asking many questions and I would try to answer some of them as best as I can. The school ... | |
| English books | 10/3/2003 |
| Q: I'm a writer, and I'm planning to spend some time in Sao Paulo--living with a Brazilian woman I met ... A: I don't know if I can help you a lot, since I have been living in US for the last 12 years and ... | |
Edison
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I am a Brazilian living in the United States for almost 20 years. I work in IT consulting and business development, and frequently travel to Brazil. I can provide information about visiting, living or doing business in Brazil.
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BS EE, MS MSIE
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