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Brazil Visa Processing Update
From: CIBT The Global Visa and Passport Professionals
I am writing to update on you the evolving situation regarding the issuance of Brazil visa and legalization of documents. As reported to you on Wednesday, the consulates advised that due to severe technical difficulties affecting the supplies necessary for Brazilian Consular Services throughout the world, Consulate processing times for all visa issuance and legalization would be impacted. Consulate practices vary by city and we've seen these difference manifest themselves is how they are addressing this issue. Some consulates are managing the shortage of supplies by not accepting any new visa applications at this time, others are dramatically reducing the number of new requests accepted and the amount of time they take to complete the work.
CIBT has been in daily communication with each Consulate, and as of close of business Friday, the status is as follows:
NY |
Accepting, 20 business processing days |
DC |
Accepting, 15 business processing days |
Miami |
Accepting, 40 business processing days |
Atlanta |
Accepting, 25 business processing days |
Houston |
As of Tuesday 11/6, will only accept applications from foreign nationals traveling prior to 1/15/13 |
LA |
Not accepting |
San Francisco |
Not accepting |
Chicago |
Not accepting |
Boston |
Accepting, 20 business processing days |
Hartford |
Accepting, 20 business processing days |
Please be aware that the situation is extremely fluid and changing daily. Consulate jurisdiction rules are still enforced. CIBT application kits will be immediately updated to reflect the most current information available
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