STI

 STI (International Traffic System)

Cross-border movements of people experienced a decrease for the second consecutive month, although they remained higher than in April 2022 (Graph 3). In terms of the balance of movements, the outcome was negative, indicating a structural characteristic.

The balance between entries and exits of Venezuelans demonstrated the most positive result in April, and noteworthy performances were observed among the French, Chinese, Bolivians, Colombians, and Afghans (Graph 4).

GRAPH 3

Cross-border movements, by month of registration, Brazil 2019/2023.

Source: OBMigra (2023), based on data from the Brazilian Federal Police, International Traffic System (STI).

GRAPH 4

Cross-border entry and exit movements, according to main countries - Brazil, April 2023.

Source: OBMigra (April 2023), based on data from the Brazilian Federal Police, International Traffic System (STI).

SISMIGRA

SisMigra (National Migration Registry System)

After three consecutive months of reaching new highs, residence registrations witnessed a decline of -24.3% in April compared to March and a -21.6% decrease when compared to the figures from 12 months ago (Graph 5).

The main nationalities that registered in April were from South America, with Venezuelans leading the way. However, it is crucial to highlight the presence of Afghans among these nationalities (Graph 6 and Map 2).

GRAPH 5

Number of immigrant registrations, by month of registration - Brazil, 2019/2023.

Source: OBMigra (2023), based on data from the Brazilian Federal Police, National Migration Registry System (SISMIGRA).

GRAPH 6

Number of immigrant registrations, by main countries - Brazil, April 2023.

Source: OBMigra (April 2023), based on data from the Brazilian Federal Police, National Migration Registry System (SISMIGRA).

MAP 2

Number of immigrant registrations, by main countries of birth, April 2023.

Source: OBMigra (April 2023), based on data from the Brazilian Federal Police, National Migration Registry System (SISMIGRA).

Solicitantes

Applicants for refugee status recognition

Similar to the migratory records of cross-border movements and residence, applications for recognition of refugee status also experienced a decline in April. Compared to the previous month, the reduction was -10.7% However, when compared to April 2022, there was an increase of 26.5% (Graph 7).

Despite the overall decrease in the volume of applications, Nepalese, Bangladeshi, and Surinamese individuals showed an increase in the number of applications compared to March (Graph 8).

Venezuelans and Cubans emerged as notable nationalities with the highest number of applications for recognition of refugee status (Map 3).

GRAPH 7

Number of applications for recognition of refugee status, by month of registration - Brazil, 2019-2023.

Source: OBMigra (2023), based on data from the Brazilian Federal Police, Asylum Claims, and the System of the National Committee for Refugees (SISCONARE).

GRAPH 8

Number of applications for recognition of refugee status, by month and main countries - Brazil, March and April 2023.

Source: OBMigra (March and April 2023), based on data from the Brazilian Federal Police, Asylum Claims.

MAP 3

Number of applicants for recognition of refugee status, according to main countries, April 2023.

Source: OBMigra (April 2023), based on data from the Brazilian Federal Police, Asylum Claims.

CGIL

CGIL (General Coordination of Labor Immigration)

The volume of work permits for employment and investment purposes in April exhibited a negative trend compared to March (-19.5%), but a positive trend in comparison to twelve months ago (22.9%), as depicted in Graph 9.

During April, the highest number of work permits for labor and investment purposes were granted to individuals with higher levels of education. Notably, there were no applications for workers who were illiterate or had an incomplete elementary level (Graph 10).

Among skilled workers, Koreans, Portuguese, Mexicans, French, and Indians obtained more permits compared to the previous month (Graph 11).

GRAPH 9

Number of work permits for labor and investment purposes, by month of registration - Brazil, 2019-2023

Source: OBMigra (2023), based on data from the General Coordination of Labor Immigration (CGIL).

GRAPH 10 

Number of permits granted, according to education level - Brazil, April 2023.

Source: OBMigra (April 2023), based on data from the General Coordination of Labor Immigration/Ministry of Justice and Public Security.

 GRAPH 11 

Number of permits granted for skilled workers, by month, according to main countries - Brazil, March and April 2023.

Source: OBMigra (March and April 2023), 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)

Since December, job creation for immigrants in the formal market has been gradually recovering, with the March figures reaching the level of November 2022 (Graph 12).

São Paulo/SP emerged as the city with the highest influx of immigrants in the formal market. Regarding job vacancies, Curitiba/PR stood out with significant job creation (Graph 13).

The South Region continues to lead not only in terms of the movement of immigrant workers but also in the creation of jobs for immigrants in the formal market (Map 4).

GRAPH 12 

Jobs created for immigrants in the formal labor market, by month - Brasil, 2019/2023.

Source: OBMigra (2023), based on data from the harmonized database RAIS-CTPS-CAGED and the Digital System of Tax, Social Security and Labor Obligations (eSocial).

GRAPH 13

Number positions created for immigrants in the formal labor market, according to main cities, Brazil - March 2023.

Source: OBMigra (March 2023), based on data from the Ministry of Economy, Harmonized database RAIS-CTPS-CAGED.

MAP 4

Number of jobs created for immigrants, according to Regions, March 2023.

Source: OBMigra (March 2023), based on data from the Ministry of Economy, Harmonized database RAIS-CTPS-CAGED.

BACEN - Transferências Pessoais

 BACEN - Personal Bank Transfer

After experiencing a downward trend since June 2022 and stabilizing in February, the balance of personal transfers exhibited a recovery in March, reaching a total of US$ 206 million (Graph 14).

The United States, Portugal, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom are the primary countries from which the resources arrive in Brazil (Map 5).

When considering the destinations of transfers leaving Brazil, the United States, Portugal, United Kingdom, and Canada are the notable recipients (Map 6).

GRAPH 14

Balance of transfers via personal accounts in US$ (millions), by month of remittance - Brazil, 2019-2023.

Source: OBMigra (2023), based on data from the Central Bank of Brazil, Department of Statistics.

MAP 5

Transfers via personal accounts in US$ (millions), by revenue and by main countries - Brazil, March 2023.

Source: OBMigra (March 2023), based on data from the Central Bank of Brazil, Department of Statistics.

MAP 6

Transfers via personal accounts in US$ (millions), by expense and by main countries - Brazil, March 2023.

Source: OBMigra (March 2023), based on data from the Central Bank of Brazil, Department of Statistics.

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