reynbod2003
American looking for information about Portugal
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Registration: 10 July 2024
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D7 Approval
Finally! After months of waiting, I received my D7 approval! Happy! But the wrinkle is, I鈥檓 leaving tomorrow to go Porto. I had planned to spend the 90 days and come back if I didn鈥檛 get the approval by then. I was wondering if I left, ... Read More
How to Apostille - State or Federal (US)? by FIRE_海角乱伦
I have been trying to figure out how to Apostille my FBI background check, and keep finding conflicting information. I am located in the US, in the state of Colorado.Some sources of information say that I need to work with my state's Secretary of ...
If you have the original FBI report, send that to the State Department via USPS. We didn鈥檛 have the original as we had left that one with VFS. So we had the emailed copy apostilled. We sent the report by USPS, not UPS, as UPS won鈥檛 ... Read More
How to Apostille - State or Federal (US)? by FIRE_海角乱伦
I have been trying to figure out how to Apostille my FBI background check, and keep finding conflicting information. I am located in the US, in the state of Colorado.Some sources of information say that I need to work with my state's Secretary of ...
I didn鈥檛 request it as it was after the VSF first interview. I just sent my emailed copy as the State Department and the Embassy said it was sufficient. Read More
How to Apostille - State or Federal (US)? by FIRE_海角乱伦
I have been trying to figure out how to Apostille my FBI background check, and keep finding conflicting information. I am located in the US, in the state of Colorado.Some sources of information say that I need to work with my state's Secretary of ...
You said 鈥淭he apostilled version is what has to be physical (or the unopened envelope from the FBI.)鈥� But we were told we could send the emailed copy as long as the seal and signature of the authorized authority. And others said the ... Read More
How to Apostille - State or Federal (US)? by FIRE_海角乱伦
I have been trying to figure out how to Apostille my FBI background check, and keep finding conflicting information. I am located in the US, in the state of Colorado.Some sources of information say that I need to work with my state's Secretary of ...
We were told by the Embassy that the email copy was suffice. I even called the department, and by the way, tge rep was very friendly. But that was before any federal cuts. Anyway, he told us as long as the certification seal is on the letter and the ... Read More
How to Apostille - State or Federal (US)? by FIRE_海角乱伦
I have been trying to figure out how to Apostille my FBI background check, and keep finding conflicting information. I am located in the US, in the state of Colorado.Some sources of information say that I need to work with my state's Secretary of ...
@FIRE_海角乱伦 You have to use the Federal State Department. We had to do our apostille after and the Portuguese Embassy sent us the info. We had it done in 3 weeks. Here is the link they sent us. Good ... Read More
D7 Visa Wait by reynbod2003
Hello! It鈥檚 me again asking about the D7 Visa that I have been waiting for a long time. I won鈥檛 go into details, but if you are denied, do you get an email saying why or that you have? Or are you just ghosted and you just give up? You ...
Thank you Johnny! I鈥檓 relieved to know they always answer. I will try to be patient, but because of the date of the first interview with VFS, it seems forever. But obviously not them! So wait I must. Thanks again for your reply. 馃槉 Read More
D7 Visa Wait
Hello! It鈥檚 me again asking about the D7 Visa that I have been waiting for a long time. I won鈥檛 go into details, but if you are denied, do you get an email saying why or that you have? Or are you just ghosted and you just give up? You ... Read More
D7 Visa Approval by reynbod2003
I applied for a D7 Visa to Portugal on August 27, 2024 at the VSF office in Washington DC. The appointment went well and I was told I would hear in 60 days. But on October 28, I was asked to submit an apostilled FBI report, even though I had given ...
I had a lawyer go help with application. And she hasn鈥檛 helped with this issue at all. I emailed her to no avail. Took the money to help initially and then has gone silent since then. Read More
D7 Visa Approval by reynbod2003
I applied for a D7 Visa to Portugal on August 27, 2024 at the VSF office in Washington DC. The appointment went well and I was told I would hear in 60 days. But on October 28, I was asked to submit an apostilled FBI report, even though I had given ...
@JohnnyPT Thank you so much for your reply. It does give me hope. I didn鈥檛 realize that it resets the clock. Hopefully, I will get an answer this month. I will let you know! Thanks again! 馃槉 Read More
D7 Visa Approval
I applied for a D7 Visa to Portugal on August 27, 2024 at the VSF office in Washington DC. The appointment went well and I was told I would hear in 60 days. But on October 28, I was asked to submit an apostilled FBI report, even though I had given ... Read More
Help! I need a psychotherapist in Porto, Portugal by bloggerblogger
Hi,Can anyone share their experience about therapy in Portugal. I would like to have appointments with a qualified psychotherapist as I am here alone in Portugal. I live in Porto so the location is something to consider.
@bloggerblogger Ola! i met an expat living in Portugal whi is a licensed psychotherapist who used to work for Kaiser Permamente in the States. now she is practicing here.聽 Here is her contact info: ***Hope you find what you need. Read More
FBI Report by reynbod2003
Hi! I know that when you get the mailed FBI report, you don鈥檛 open but take it sealed. My question is: Does VSF in Washington open it or is it sent to Portugal and opened there. Just curious if I鈥檓 asked any questions about it. Thanks!
@JellyB6684 None of that was required when my wife applied for her D7 Visa last year, just the sealed envelope with the report as received from the FBI. Taru -@TaruRYes I agree with you. No one I met who went through the process, or ... Read More
FBI Report
Hi! I know that when you get the mailed FBI report, you don鈥檛 open but take it sealed. My question is: Does VSF in Washington open it or is it sent to Portugal and opened there. Just curious if I鈥檓 asked any questions about it. Thanks! Read More
Changing Rental Agreement after Getting D7 Travel Visa by wordsmith555
I have a one-year lease (until May 2025) for a room in a house that I used for applying for my D7. The lease was drawn up by an attorney and i have proof the landlord paid the stamp duty. The landlord is a personal friend. I just signed a 6-month ...
@daphnelavern Thanks! Mine is DC Read More