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Originally Posted by notyoubob  A colleague of mine has a business in Brazil, and one of his investors conceived the idea of taking his family to Walt Disney World. This wealthy businessman, who could buy a whole hotel in the U.S., never mind hotel rooms, flew to Sao Paulo, paid $500 ($100 a person) to apply for a visa, and patiently spent an hour answering questions. Two weeks later he was turned down. The letter suggested that he reapply ($500 more, please!) but, surprise, he took his family to Europe. Brazilians don't need visas to enter the EU. | This sounds like hyperbole and anecdotal at best.
__________________ "What? Art thou drawn amongst these heartless hinds?" Tybalt - Romeo & Juliet When I hear someone sigh and say, "Life is hard", I am tempted to ask, "Compared to what?" Don't come to a battle of wits completely unarmed. There is an island of opportunity in the middle of every difficulty. Miss that, though, and you're pretty much doomed. So long, and thanks for all the fish.  |