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: I have a Brazilian residence permit and I want to move to another region in Brazil. What should I do | If your home, business, work, educational institution, or overseas address has chan...
"Immigration is the story of each one of us, those who came before and those who will come after." -Carlos Fuentes You can find my website at the link in bio.
"It was at Law School that I was certain of my passion for justice and dedication to the rights of the vulnerable. Today is to celebrate all the battles won and those that are yet to come...
*Autism Awareness Month: 5 rights of autistic people* People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are part of the classification of people with special needs and have a series of rights gu...
A Brazilian visa is valid for a set period during which you’re allowed to enter the country — this validity starts from the date the visa is issued, not from the date you travel. Once the...
A child born in Brazil has, in general, the right to Brazilian nationality, regardless of the nationality of the parents, as Brazil adopts the principle of jus soli (right to soil). This...
A date that invites us to reflect on the rich cultural diversity, history, resistance and wisdom of indigenous peoples in our country. We are immigrants in an indigenous land, it is essen...
A foreigner person residing in Brazil may have the obligation to declare taxes both in Brazil and in their home country, depending on the tax laws of each country and the type of income t...
A Honorary Consulate is a voluntary diplomatic representation of a country, led by individuals who serve in this capacity without remuneration from the state and without belonging to the...
A recent case in Brazil, where a tourist was fined the equivalent of nearly 2,000 USD for touching a sea turtle, has sparked renewed attention to marine conservation laws. The incident oc...
A recent study conducted by Embratur, in partnership with Visa and Ipsos, reveals that 94% of international visitors rated their experience in Brazil as either “good” or “very good.” This...
A stable union formed abroad can be recognized in Brazil through registration, although this is not mandatory. However, to ensure that the union has legal effects in Brazil, especially in...
A very important public body that foreigners should know about when living in Brazil is PROCON (Consumer Protection and Defense Program). PROCON is responsible for protecting consumer rig...
A very recent tbt still in the Christmas mood!
According to Brazilian regulations, all visa applications for minors must be authorised by both parents or legal guardians. This authorisation must usually be signed in person before a co...
According to recent news, as an indigenous immigrant in the United States, Brazilian indigenous women faced multiple violations of their human rights. The seizure of her headdress at the...
According to this news, as an indigenous immigrant in the United States, the Brazilian indigenous woman experienced multiple violations of her human rights. The seizure of her headdress a...
Acquiring a student visa to become an exchange student in Brazil presents a unique opportunity for immersion in a vibrant and culturally diverse academic environment. The country offers a...
After an application for naturalization was denied through the administrative process, a lawsuit was filed in the Federal Regional Court of the 4th Region, which ruled in favor of grantin...
After the naturalization request was denied administratively, an action was filed at the Federal Regional Court of the 4th Region, which decided to grant Brazilian naturalization to a Leb...
Airports are busy places, it is important to always be aware. When you need transport, only use official transport such as taxis, buses and transport apps. Do not accept transport from ra...
All passengers have the right to take their hand luggage and personal items with them on the top of the plane. However, the space inside the plane, above the passengers' heads, often does...
Although Brazilian immigration legislation does not explicitly mention the right to appeal, legal principles ensure this possibility. The right to administrative appeal, as provided by th...
Although Brazilian migration legislation does not mention the right to appeal, there are legal principles that guarantee this possibility. The right to administrative appeal, provided for...
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