Message to U.S. Citizens: Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) Information Sessions

The U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Brazil is pleased to announce that representatives from the Social Security Administration’s Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) in Lisbon will visit Recife, Fortaleza, and Salvador on May 6-11, 2022.  FBU representatives will meet with interested parties to answer questions about social security eligibility and processes, as well as collect information from individuals who intend to file for benefits. FBU will host a general information session about these topics at each location.  The Recife information session on May 6th at 1 P.M. will also be live streamed for those who wish to attend virtually.  This virtual session will be open to all in Brazil, regardless of their location. Additionally, FBU staff will be available to conduct individual consultation sessions for those who schedule appointments.

To register for the specific information session, please choose your location and follow the instructions below:

RECIFE – May 6th at 1P.M.

To register for the information session in Recife, please send an email to recifeacs@state.gov  with “FBU Visit” in the subject line.  Please RSVP, include in your email your full name and whether you wish to attend the general information session, schedule an individual consultation, or both. Those who email in advance will receive the exact location of the event via reply email.  This event will also be live streamed for those who wish to attend virtually.

FORTALEZA – May 9th at 9A.M.

To register for the information session in Fortaleza, please send an email to fortalezaacs@state.gov  with “FBU Visit” in the subject line.  Please RSVP, include in your email your full name and whether you wish to attend the general information session, schedule an individual consultation, or both. Those who email in advance will receive the exact location of the event via reply email.

SALVADOR  – May 11th at 9 A.M.

To register for the information session in Salvador, please send an email to salvadoracs@state.gov  with “FBU Visit” in the subject line.  Please RSVP, include in your email your full name and whether you wish to attend the general information session, schedule an individual consultation, or both. Those who email in advance will receive the exact location of the event via reply email.