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)

The trend in job creation for immigrants has been predominantly negative. After a favorable performance throughout 2020, the balances have been consistently negative since October of that year, with occasional minor positive fluctuations (Graph 4). Nevertheless, it is important to highlight that the formal labor market has been gradually increasing in terms of the volume of hiring and layoffs.

In July, the age group of immigrant workers under 20 was the only segment that witnessed a positive balance in job creation (Graph 5). Despite not being a large demographic, this age group has been gaining significance in the formal labor market.

Similar to the pattern observed in June of this year, the Northern Regions, particularly Roraima and Amazonas, along with the Northeastern Region, recorded the creation of job vacancies for immigrant workers in the formal market (Map 1).

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 age groups - Brazil, July 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 for immigrants, according to Federation Unit, July 2021.

Source: OBMigra (July 2021), based on data from the Ministry of Economy, Harmonized database RAIS-CTPS-CAGED. 

SISMIGRA

SisMigra (National Migration Registry System)

The number of residence registrations recorded in August indicates the establishment of a new growth trend. For the second consecutive month, immigrant registrations have reached levels seen before the pandemic. The opening of land borders in the North of the country appears to have facilitated migratory flows, particularly for Venezuelans who were previously hindered by the restrictions imposed during the health crisis (Graph 6).

Similarly to what happened last July, Boa Vista, Manaus and Pacaraima were among the top four municipalities that registered the most immigrants in August (Graph 7).

Venezuelans continued to be the leading nationality in obtaining residency registrations, significantly ahead of Haitians, who occupied the second position (Map 2).

GRAPH 6

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 7

Number of migrant registrations, by main municipalities - Brazil, August 2021

Source: OBMigra (August 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, August 2021.

Source: OBMigra (August 2021), based on data from the Brazilian Federal Police, National Migration Registry System (SISMIGRA).

STI

STI (International Traffic System)

The records of people crossing Brazilian borders remained stable in the month of August, indicating the continued impact of the COVID-19 crisis on international mobility (Graph 8).

Among the five primary nationalities that crossed Brazilian borders were individuals from the United States, the Philippines, Venezuela, Portugal, and Paraguay. Notably, Venezuelans had the highest positive balance between entries and exits (Graph 9).

GRAPH 8

Cross-border movements, by month of registration, Brazil 2019/2021

Source: OBMigra (2021), based on data from the Brazilian Federal Police, STI. 

GRAPH 9

Cross-border entry into and exit from Brazilian territory, by main nationality countries - Brazil, August 2021

Source: OBMigra (August 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 data regarding applications for recognition of refugee status in August suggest the consolidation of a growth trend in the volume of applications, although it has not yet reached pre-pandemic levels (Graph 10).

Graph 11 confirms that opening land borders in the North Region has contributed decisively to the increase in the number of applications. Pacaraima and Bonfim received almost 80% of the applications for recognition of refugee status.

In terms of the nationalities of the applicants, Venezuelans were the most frequent applicants (Map 3).

GRAPH 10

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 11

Number of applications for recognition of refugee status, by main municipalities - Brazil, August 2021.

Source: OBMigra (August 2021), based on data from the Brazilian Federal Police, International Traffic System - Warning and Restrictions Module (STI-MAR).

MAP 3

Number of applications for recognition of refugee status, by main countries of nationality, August 2021

Source: OBMigra (August 2021), based on data from the Brazilian Federal Police, Asylum Claims. 

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