CGIL
CGIL (General Coordination of Labor Immigration)
The number of residence permits granted for work and investment purposes has remained relatively stable with minor fluctuations since October 2020. This trend closely resembles the pattern observed in June of this year, which is remarkably similar to the figures recorded in the same month of 2019, before the onset of the health crisis, as depicted in (Graph 1).
The nationalities that received the highest number of granted permits in June remained unchanged, with individuals from the Philippines, China, and the United States alternating their positions in the ranking (Graph 2).
When it comes to skilled workers, the overall situation remains unchanged, with individuals from China and the United States continuing to constitute the primary nationalities. Notably, the normative measure addressing permit renewal (RN 30) has been frequently employed during this period, indicating that the inflow of skilled labor in this category remains limited. As for occupational groups, professionals in the sciences and arts witnessed a significant positive variation (16.5%) compared to the previous month, as evident in Graph 3.
GRAPH 1
Number of work permits for labor and investment purposes, by month of registration - Brazil, 2019-2021
Source: OBMigra (2021), based on data from the General Coordination of Labor Immigration/Ministry of Justice and Public Security.
GRAPH 2
Number of permits granted, by main countries - Brazil, June/21
Source: OBMigra (2021), based on data from the General Coordination of Labor Immigration/Ministry of Justice and Public Security.
GRAPH 3
Number of permits granted to skilled workers, by month and occupational groups - Brazil, May and June/2021
Source: OBMigra (2021), based on data from the General Coordination of Labor Immigration/Ministry of Justice and Public Security.
CTPS/RAIS/NOVO CAGED
Harmonized database Work and Social Security Card (CTPS)/Annual Report of Social Information (RAIS)/New General Register of Employed and Unemployed Persons (CAGED)
May broke a three-month streak of declining job generation for immigrant labor, which had started in November 2020. The upcoming months' results will determine whether this marks a genuine turning point in the curve of job creation (Graph 4).
The occupation with the highest worker movement in the formal labor market was production line feeder, closely followed by butchers, construction workers, and janitors. This trend further emphasizes the significance of the agribusiness chain and civil construction sectors as the most sought-after employment areas for documented immigrant workers (Graph 5).
In the month under review, Cascavel and Curitiba emerged as the cities that generated the highest number of job openings for immigrants in the formal market, with both cities offering over 100 positions. Notably, Porto Alegre, despite being one of the key cities in terms of immigrant labor movement, experienced a negative balance in this list (Graph 6). Map 1 presents the geographical distribution of jobs created per Federation Unit.
GRAPH 4
Jobs created for immigrants, by month - Brazil, 2019/2021
Source: OBMigra (2021), based on data from the harmonized database RAIS-CTPS-CAGED and the Digital System of Tax, Social Security and Labor Obligations (eSocial).
GRAPH 5
Movements of migrant workers in the formal labor market, by occupations - Brazil, May 2021
Source: OBMigra (2021), based on data from the harmonized database RAIS-CTPS-CAGED and the Digital System of Tax, Social Security and Labor Obligations (eSocial).
GRAPH 6
Job positions created for immigrants in the formal labor market, according to main cities - Brazil, May 2021
Source: OBMigra (2021), based on data from the harmonized database RAIS-CTPS-CAGED and the Digital System of Tax, Social Security and Labor Obligations (eSocial).
MAP 1
Number of jobs created, according to states, May 2021.
Source: OBMigra (2021), based on data from the harmonized database RAIS-CTPS-CAGED and the Digital System of Tax, Social Security and Labor Obligations (eSocial).
SISMIGRA
SisMigra (National Migration Registry System)
In June, the residence registrations witnessed another decline, registering a decrease of 10.1% compared to May of the same year. This drop was primarily driven by temporary immigrants. Consequently, this decrease halts the previously observed upward trend that had commenced in February 2021 (Graph 7).
Despite the overall decrease in the number of residence registrations during the month, there was a notable increase in permits granted based on the regularization of Venezuelan migration (273) compared to the previous month. Additionally, a noteworthy shift occurred in the ranking of the purposes for granting permits, as seen in Graph 8, with humanitarian admissions (279) surpassing the number of permits granted to Mercosur residents (209).
Venezuelans and Haitians remained the main nationalities granted residence registrations in June (Map 2).
GRAPH 7
Number of immigrant registrations, by month of registration - Brazil, 2019/2021
Source: OBMigra (2021), based on data from the Brazilian Federal Police, National Migration Registry System (SISMIGRA).
GRAPH 8
Total number of registrations, according to eligibility grounds for residence, Brazil, June 2021
Source: OBMigra (2021), based on data from the Brazilian Federal Police, National Migration Registry System (SISMIGRA).
MAP 2
Number of immigrant registrations, by main countries of birth, June 2021.
Source: OBMigra (2021), based on data from the Brazilian Federal Police, National Migration Registry System (SISMIGRA).
STI
STI (International Traffic System)
The trend of Brazilians and resident immigrants leaving the country, resulting in a negative balance in cross-border movements, persisted in June. The ongoing health crisis continues to exert a significant influence on people's spatial mobility, evident in the substantial decline in both arrivals to and departures from Brazilian territory (Graph 9).
Regarding the primary nationalities, individuals from the United States and the Philippines constituted the majority of border crossings in the reference month (Graph 10).
GRAPH 9
Cross-border movements, by month of registration, Brazil 2019/2021
Source: OBMigra (2021), based on data from the Brazilian Federal Police, International Traffic System (STI).
GRAPH 10
Cross-border entries and exits from Brazilian territory, according to main countries - Brazil, June 2021
Source: OBMigra (2021), based on data from the Brazilian Federal Police, International Traffic System (STI).
STI-MAR
STI-MAR (International Traffic System - Warning and Restrictions Module)
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted applications for the recognition of refugee status. Since January of this year, there has been a consistent trend of maintaining extremely low levels. Despite the decision on June 24th to grant free admission to Venezuelans in vulnerable situations, there has not been a noticeable effect on the increase in applications. It remains to be seen in the coming months whether there will be a change in the curve of applications (Graph 11) that would indicate a possible shift.
Venezuelans continue to rank highest among the nationalities requesting asylum in Brazil. However, it is the increasing participation of Angolans, which has been growing month after month (Map 3), that draws attention and warrants close monitoring in the upcoming months.
In terms of the entry channels for applicants seeking recognition of refugee status, the main cities that received the applications in June were Pacaraima and Guarulhos (Graph 12).
GRAPH 11
Number of applications for recognition of refugee status, by month of registration - Brazil, 2019-2021
Source: OBMigra (2021), based on data from the International Traffic System - Warning and Restrictions Module.
GRAPH 12
Number of applicants for recognition of refugee status, according to the main municipalities - Brazil, June 2021.
Source: OBMigra (2021), based on data from the International Traffic System - Warning and Restrictions Module
MAP 3
Number of asylum claims, by main countries of nationality, June 2021
Source: OBMigra (2021), based on data from the International Traffic System - Warning and Restrictions Module.
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CAVALCANTI, L; OLIVEIRA, T; FURTADO, A; DICK, P; QUINTINO, F; MACEDO, M; GUIMARÃES, B. Acompanhamento de fluxo e empregabilidade dos imigrantes no Brasil: Relatório Mensal do OBMigra Ano 2, Número 6, junho de 2021/ Observatório das Migrações Internacionais; Brasília, DF: OBMigra, 2021. Available at: https://portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br/pt/dados/relatorios-mensais |