CGIL
CGIL (General Coordination of Labor Immigration)
The number of residence permits for work and investment purposes in December experienced a negative fluctuation compared to the previous month, but it was still the second best performance of the year (Graph 1).
The drop in the number of permits was primarily attributed to the performance of the Prior Residence modality, which experienced a decrease of 20.6%. On the other hand, the Residence modality recorded a positive variation of 43.7% compared to November (Graph 2).
Regarding skilled workers, Chinese workers received the most permits, followed by Japanese workers (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 (CGIL).
GRAPH 2
Number of permits granted, by month, according to type of permit - Brazil, November and December 2021.
Source: General Coordination of Labor Immigration / Ministry of Justice and Public Security, November and December 2021.
GRAPH 3
Number of work permits granted to skilled workers, by main countries - Brazil, December 2021
Source: General Coordination of Labor Immigration / Ministry of Justice and Public Security, December 2021.
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)
In November, there was a positive balance in the creation of jobs for immigrants in the formal market, indicating a potential recovery in employment generation for this group. However, there was a lower movement of workers compared to October. Compared to the same month in the previous year, the movement of workers and the creation of vacancies were also lower (Graph 4).
Venezuelans played a significant role in the generation of jobs, accounting for 77.1% of the positions created, thus driving the dynamism in the formal market for immigrant workers (Graph 5).
The Southern states and São Paulo maintained their role in the increase of job opportunities for immigrant workers. Additionally, Mato Grosso and Minas Gerais exhibited positive performance in this regard (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 main countries - Brazil, November 2021
Source: OBMigra (November 2021), based on data from the Ministry of Economy, Harmonized database RAIS-CTPS-CAGED.
MAP 1
Number of jobs created for immigrants, according to Federation Unit, November 2021.
Source: OBMigra (November 2021), based on data from the Ministry of Economy, Harmonized database RAIS-CTPS-CAGED.
SISMIGRA
SisMigra (National Migration Registry System)
The number of granted residence registrations has continued to show a robust growth trend, surpassing even the levels observed before the pandemic (Graph 6).
These numbers can be attributed to the substantial participation of Venezuelan immigrants, as evidenced by the widespread utilization of eligibility grounds such as 273 - humanitarian admission. Additionally, the Mercosur Residence Agreement (209) and family reunification (286) were also frequently utilized as grounds for residency (Graph 7).
Indeed, Map 2 clearly shows the difference in flow rates of Venezuelans compared to other nationalities.
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
Total number of registrations, according to eligibility grounds for residence, Brazil, December 2021
Source: OBMigra (December 2021), based on data from the Brazilian Federal Police, National Migration Registry System (SISMIGRA).
MAP 2
Number of immigrant registrations, by main countries, December 2021.
Source: OBMigra (December 2021), based on data from the Brazilian Federal Police, National Migration Registry System (SISMIGRA).
STI
STI (International Traffic System)
The global COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on international human mobility. Although there has been a gradual recovery in entry and exit movements through Brazilian border crossings, the volume of these movements remains significantly lower than pre-pandemic levels (Graph 8).
An additional aspect is the ongoing negative balance in the movement of both Brazilians and migrants residing in Brazil. This pattern indicates the possibility of emigration by Brazilian nationals and a process of re-migration by non-nationals who previously resided in Brazil. The rising number of detentions of Brazilians at the southern borders of the United States, which is a primary destination for Brazilian migration, further supports the notion of negative migratory balances (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, International Traffic System (STI).
GRAPH 9
Cross-border entries and exits from Brazilian territory, according to classification typologies - Brazil, December 2021
Source: OBMigra (December 2021), based on data from the Brazilian Federal Police, International Traffic System (STI).
STI-MAR
STI-MAR (International Traffic System - Warning and Restrictions Module)
Applications for recognition of refugee status have continued to show an upward trend, which started in the second half of 2021. The number of applications has reached levels similar to those observed prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating a recovery in this aspect (Graph 10).
Pacaraima remains the primary entry route into Brazil for asylum seekers, primarily due to the significant number of Venezuelans among the applicants (Graph 11). It is worth noting two noteworthy aspects regarding nationalities: the increase in requests from Angolans and the relatively low contribution of Haitians (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, December 2021.
Source: OBMigra (December 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, December 2021.
Source: OBMigra (December 2021), based on data from the Brazilian Federal Police, Asylum Claims.
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CAVALCANTI, L; OLIVEIRA, T; FURTADO, A; DICK, P; QUINTINO, F; GUIMARÃES, B. Acompanhamento de fluxo e empregabilidade dos imigrantes no Brasil: Relatório Mensal do OBMigra Ano 2, Número 12, dezembro de 2021/ Observatório das Migrações Internacionais; Brasília, DF: OBMigra, 2021. Available at: https://portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br/pt/dados/relatorios-mensais
