Instructions for Immigrant Visa Applicants

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Note: An affidavit must be executed before an official authorized to takeoaths or affirmations. Information regarding the procedures for obtainingbirth certificates is usually available from the embassy or consulate of thecountry concerned.PolicecertificatesPolice certificates are required for each visa applicant aged 16 years or older.The table below shows how many police certificates are required based onwhere each applicant lives and has lived previously. Present and formerresidents of the United States should NOT obtain any police certificatescovering their residence in the U.S.IF the applicant… AND… THEN the applicantneeds a police certificatefrom…is living in their country ofnationality at their currentresidence for more than 6monthslived in a different part of theircountry of nationality formore than 6 monthslived in a different country formore than 12 monthswas arrested for any reason,regardless of how long theylived thereis 16 yearsold or olderwas 16 yearsor older atthat timewas 16 yearsor older atthat timewas any ageat that timethe police authorities ofthat locality.the police authorities ofthat locality.the police authorities ofthat locality.the police authorities ofthat locality.Policecertificates inBrazilIn Brazil, police certificates are issued only for applicants over the age of 18(eighteen). Each applicant, 18 years old or more should present two PoliceCertificates: one from the State police - “Secretaria de Segurança Pública”and another one from the Federal Police – “Polícia Federal”.• “SECRETARIA DE SEGURANÇA PÚBLICA”, Polícia TécnicoCientífica”- It is required that the applicant obtain a certificate from eachstate in Brazil where the applicant has resided for 6 (six) months or longerfor the last 5 (five) years. If you have resided in more than one state inBrazil, during this period, you will need one for each state. Thecertificates issued by “Cartório” or “Fórum” are NOT, repeat, NOTacceptable, in any circumstances.• “POLÍCIA FEDERAL” – It is required that the applicant obtain acertificate from the Federal Police (“Polícia Federal”). This certificate isvalid for all Brazilian territory. You should go to the “Departamento dePolícia Federal, Delopis – Delegacia de Ordem Social e Política” with ourrequest and fill out their application for the certificate.Instr. Aplc-Ing 4
The police certificate must:• Cover the entire period of the applicant’s residence in that area, and• State what the appropriate police authorities records show concerning eachapplicant, including all arrests, the reason for the arrest(s), and thedisposition of each case of which there is a record.Note: Police certificates from certain countries are unavailable. Others mustbe requested in person and the U.S. Consulate must request others. Morespecific information is available from the Immigrant Visa Unit at the UnitedStates Consulate in Rio de Janeiro.PassportsA passport must be valid for travel to the United States and must have at least8 (eight) months’ validity beyond the issuance date of the immigrant visa.Children also need to have their own passport.Copy of the passport page that contains the biographic information,passport number and photo must be sent to the consulate along withforms DS 2001 and DS 230 parts I and II and frontal picture.Note: All previous passports, even the ones already expired/cancelled, thathave U.S. visas or entries to the United States should be brought on the day ofthe interview.Deportationor VoluntarilyRemovalIf you had any previous problems with the Department of Homeland Security(DHS) - previously called Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) -you must bring the official reports on the day of your interview.Applicants who have previously been deported or removed at governmentexpense from the United States must obtain Form I-212, Permission toReapply after Deportation, from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security,or from a U.S. Embassy or Consulate, and follow the instructions included onthat form. DHS must previously approve form I-212 before you can receivethe immigrant visa.Instr. Aplc-Ing 5
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