tiki_g1000

I forgot to mention that I had applied for mine in mid-December, prior to the extension from January 10 to April 10. Actually, it wasn't easy peasy. Initially, the format in which I submitted my passport was rejected, so I resubmitted my passport in proper format. That was in mid-December. Several weeks later my photo was rejected. I then decided to have my photo taken at Walgreens. When I attempted to replace the photo under the "photo" section, I could not "save and continue." I was ready to give up. Then someone on this forum with the same issues, suggested uploading the new photo under "other documents" and then, tah-dah, it was saved and uploaded. That was way beyond the 10-day deadline to upload rejected documents. I uploaded my new photo 4 days ago.

I actually applied before my husband. We wanted to make sure the process was going to work before paying out the second $80 fee for his application. I actually don't need it because we are entering prior to April 10. However, since we already had spent that much time in the application process, I wanted to follow through in case we return within the next 10 years.

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Yes, 4 days after my was photo uploaded. I checked the VFS website again on Monday, and that was the first I noticed it was in the "approved" status. I assume it was not approved over the weekend. Mine was issued by the Chicago consulate.

Received mine today by email.

Mine also says "approved." So, what does that really mean? Does it mean my visa has been approved or is it just moving on to the next step for review by Brazilian consulate? I really don't need it since we're entering prior to April 10, but I figure I've gone through all the hassle and they won't refund the money, so I might as well complete it in case I want to go back in the next 10 years.

Thank you, it worked! I was now able to "Save and Continue" by uploading the photo to the "Other Uploads" section. My status now shows pending document uploaded. Who would have ever thought? Why don't they tell you to do this?

Did you resend the new photos when then requested them? Or did they approve the visa without sending in the new photos? I can't "Save and Continue" so I'm just waiting it out and hoping my visa will actually be processed.

Will that still allow photo to upload but not "Save and Continue"? I can see that it appears to have uploaded.

I have uploaded the digital photo Walgreen's sent to me. It uploads, but I can't save and continue. I asked for my money back from VFS but they told me no refunds. If we don't get the visa, I guess we'll have to contest payment with our credit card.

Original application was submitted and fee paid approximately Dec. 17. In email on Dec 21, I was asked to resubmit my scanned passport which I immediately did. On Jan. 13, I received email where I was asked to submit a new photo. I was thinking I would follow through with application since I may return to Brazil some day. Thankfully, my husband hasn't submitted his application yet

I submitted my application and was rejected because of my passport. I scanned my passport properly and then resubmitted and have been waiting for my visa approval. Now my photo has been rejected so I went to Walgreen's to get a new photo. I have uploaded my Walgreen's photo. It's 600x600 px. I can't "Save and Continue". I get the message that I need to upload documents requested in email when I attempt to save and continue. I've even tried different browsers. Has anyone had any success calling the help line in Arlington, VA? Any comments what I need to do or may be doing wrong? I really don't need the visa now since the date has been extended to April 10. But thought I might as well follow through since VFS has my $80.

We're from Minnesota and have been having high temps in the 30's this past week. We're anxious for 50's this coming week! Now going from 80's in Minnesota to 50's in July would be cold. It's all relative.