A new normative resolution has been introduced to streamline the process for graduates and post-graduates seeking work-based residence in Brazil.1, 2 This resolution aims to make it easier for individuals who have completed their undergraduate or post-graduate studies to obtain residency to work in Brazil.
The resolution will be effective from October 5, 2024.
The new normative resolution enables Brazilian entities to request residence in Brazil based on the immigrant´s graduation or post-graduation, if the course was taken at a Brazilian institution accredited by the Ministério da Educação e Cultura or “MEC” (Brazilian Ministry of Education).
This alternative method of requesting this type of work residence makes the approval process easier and more convenient, as no work experience is needed. This type of residence can only be obtained within Brazil, and no visa issuances are allowed under this work residence category.
Some important key points for this kind of residence are:
The new Normative Resolution 50/2024 allows immigrants who have completed their undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Brazil to apply for authorization of residence for work purposes, regardless of the mode of course delivery,3 if the evaluation process and the majority of the academic period were conducted in a Brazilian-accredited institution.
This is different from the current legislation, which requires two years of work experience after completing higher education before applying for authorization of residence for work purposes with an employment relationship in Brazil. The aim of this change is to encourage foreign students to stay in the country after completing their studies.
The KPMG mobility team is actively monitoring updates on visa rules and related matters and will endeavor to keep readers of GMS Flash Alert informed of any relevant developments.
1 Resolução CNIG/MJSP Nº 50, de 27 de Junho de 2024. See Portal de Imigração: Resolução CNIg/MJSP Nº 50, DE 27 DE JUNHO DE 2024 .
2 Resolução CNIG/MJSP Nº 50, de 27 de Junho de 2024, publicação página 41 do Diário Oficial da União - Seção 1, número 172, de 05/09/2024.
3 Courses taken in person or in a hybrid system will be accepted, as long as the evaluation process has been carried out in person at the accredited Brazilian institution.
* Please note the KPMG International member firm in the United States does not provide immigration or labour law services. However, KPMG Law LLP in Canada can assist clients with U.S. immigration matters.
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