A green card is a document that guarantees permanent residence for immigrants in the United States.
A world of opportunities has literally opened up for companies that are betting on some kind of help Brazilians living abroad.
That’s because in just nine years, that potential audience has jumped from 1.8 million, in 2012, to 4.4 million in 2021According to data recently released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE), or Itamaraty. The growth was around 144% in this period. Between 2018 and 2021 alone, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, there was an expansion of 25% in the number of Brazilians who went to live in other countries.
From the economic difficulties the country has faced in recent years, through the reduction of bureaucracy for obtaining study and work visas, to the expansion of the policy of granting dual citizenship, there is no shortage of reasons for a growing number of Brazilians to make the decision. To pack their bags and cross national borders. accompanying this movement. business men here and out They started betting on outlets Assistance for these immigrant populations ranges from legal aid to real estate.
The main focus is the United States and Portugal, where the largest Brazilian communities reside in foreign lands, respectively, 1.9 million and 275 thousand people. Paraguay, the United Kingdom and Japan also have over 200,000 Brazilians, who regularly live in these countries. In all, Itamaraty lists 159 regions in the world where Brazilian citizens legally reside. However, there are no accurate statistics on the number of illegally living outside the country.
Only the Consulate General of New York serves 500,000 Brazilians. Aware of these numbers, Feitosa & Fujita Advogados and Rivaldo Holland Advocacia, for example, have joined forces to create Jurídico no Brasil, focusing on real estate, property, and family (and civil law in general) solutions for those living in the United States of America (or moving there). , but it has unresolved issues to be resolved here in the southern part of the American continent.
According to the lawyer and businessman Thiago FujitaJurídico no Brasil aims to help these Brazilians “to be able to preserve their assets and settle any kind of situation that may remain outstanding in relation to the national territory. We found that many Brazilians, when they move, have something that needs to be resolved in the country and there is a lack of In advice to prevent this kind of outstanding issues from growing or losing rights.”
In addition, we have found that there are opportunities in Brazil that residents abroad can often take advantage of. From this perspective, we also seek to create a network of relationships so that they can reach it as efficiently as possible. This audience is also looking for opportunities with a legal guarantee so that they can invest in Brazil and continue living outside the country,” he added.
Focusing on Brazilians living in Portugal, Life Relocation, in turn, has found a niche in allocating its clients to that European country, both from the point of view of real estate (which is currently in crisis) and from the point of view of education including the world of pets (pets).
“We are very keen on all of this, as it is a really personal service, very close to the customer. However, we grew about 40% in 2022 and we are expected to grow another 25% in 2023,” he explains. Delânia Malveiraa partner in the company.
“We know that finding a new home is one of the key stages of this wonderful move from Brazil to Brazil Portugal. But for those who come with children of school age, it is necessary to understand the characteristics of the Portuguese education system, ”he points out.
“We help out Necessary documents until the registration is standardized; Although the school is determined based on the family home only. Therefore, the priority order is to find a new home,” concludes Delania.
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1. I intend to live abroad. What should I do?
Citizens leaving abroad must seek, in Brazil, the embassy or consulate of the country in which they intend to live. The consulate will inform you about the need for a visa and the procedure for obtaining it, depending on the reason for the trip.
2. Are my documents issued in Brazil valid abroad?
In order to have value abroad, documents issued in Brazil must first be legalized, in Brasília, by the Setor de Legalização e Rede Consular Estrangeira (SLRC) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or, in the United States, by the representative offices of the Ministry. Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Then, it must be legalized by the Embassy or Consulate in Brazil of the country where the document is to be submitted. Information on how to proceed with an application for legalization is available on the Consular Portal.
3. I have received electronic communications about employment and/or inheritance opportunities abroad. Should I take any additional precautions before I travel?
Some embassies and consulates in Brazil, especially in West Africa, have repeatedly received reports of financial frauds carried out by citizens of countries in that region. Scams start with sending unsolicited information, via e-mail or on social networks, and usually include false promises of work or business contracts, love affairs, or inheritances.
Itamaraty advises that extreme caution be exercised in these cases, recommending that personal data should not be provided online and, above all, that financial transactions should not be made without first contacting the ministry’s consular section or, if abroad, the Brazilian embassy or consular office of the jurisdiction.
4. I was assigned to work abroad. How should I prepare for this experience?
Itamaraty has, in recent years, received an increasing number of reports from Brazilians who have run into trouble abroad after accepting a job offer. The problems relate to immigration status (not obtaining the correct visa), irregular contract terms, non-receipt of salary, passport retention by the organizers, and precarious housing conditions.
It is recommended to read the “Guidelines for Working Abroad” brochure before signing a contract of this kind, in order to ensure that the professional experience abroad is as positive and enriching as possible.
If you decide to work abroad, write down the contacts of the Brazilian Consulate and Embassy in that country or city even before you travel. On arrival, inform the consulate or embassy of your presence and your contact details, in order to facilitate the work of the consular assistance that will be provided to you, if necessary.
5. I live abroad, but I intend to return to Brazil soon. What should I do?
From a documentation point of view, you only need to have a valid travel document to re-enter Brazil. A comprehensive list of procedures and services available to support returnees can be found on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs do Retorno portal.
Source: Itamaraty
Brazilians around the world
The largest Brazilian community abroad
United States: 1.9 million
Portugal: 275 thousand
Paraguay: 245.8 thousand
United Kingdom: 220 thousand
Japan: 206.2 thousand
Spain: 163.6 thousand
Italy: 162 thousand
Germany: 138.9 thousand
Canada 122.4 thousand
Argentina: 90.2 thousand
France: 90 thousand
Brazilians by continent
America: 2.6 million
Europe: 1.3 million
Asia: 277.1 thousand
Oceania: 66.6 thousand
Africa: 26.1 thousand
Total: 4.4 million
Number of Brazilians living abroad per year
2010: 3.1 million
2012: 1.8 million
2014: 3.1 million
2016: 3 million
2018: 3.5 million
2020: 4.2 million
2021: 4.4 million
Source: Itamaraty
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Data from Itamaraty shows how much Brazilians are seeking to live outside the country, which has become a business opportunity for some entrepreneurs
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