STI

 STI (nternational Traffic System)

In recent months, cross-border movements of people have been declining, with a rate of decrease higher than that of May in the previous year (Graph 3).

Among the main nationalities entering our borders in May, individuals from the United States, Colombia, and the Philippines were the only ones to have a positive balance (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 movements, according to main countries - Brazil, May 2023.

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

SISMIGRA

SisMigra (National Migration Registry System)

After experiencing a decline in April, the volume of residence registrations rebounded in May, showing a significant increase of 44.1% (Graph 5). Venezuelans played a significant role in this month's result, with a 44.6% increase in the number of registrations compared to the previous month.

In terms of spatial distribution, São Paulo/SP, Boa Vista/RR, and Manaus/AM were the cities that stood out the most in terms of residence registrations (Graph 6).

Venezuelans, Cubans, and Bolivians accounted for the highest number of residence registrations in May. Additionally, outside of Latin America and the Caribbean, Angolans and Afghans also had notable registration numbers (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, May 2023.

Source: OBMigra (May 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, May 2023.

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

Solicitantes

Aoolicants for refugee status recognition

For the second consecutive month, the volume of applications for recognition of refugee status has declined.  However, it still remains at a higher level than in May 2022, showing a positive variation of 26.6% over the past 12 months (Graph 7).

Pacaraima/RR, São Paulo/SP, and Boa Vista/RR were the cities that received the highest number of applications for recognition of refugee status (Graph 8).

Among the nationalities applying for recognition of refugee status, Venezuelans and Cubans emerged as notable groups, increasing their participation compared to January, despite the overall decrease in the volume of applications (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 main municipalities - Brazil, May 2023.

Source: OBMigra (May 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, May 2023.

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

CGIL

CGIL (General Coordination of Labor Immigration)

The volume of work permits for labor and investment purposes in May displayed a recovery compared to April, with a 13.2% increase. Overall, since September 2020, the historical series has shown a certain level of stability, with both positive and negative fluctuations throughout the period (Graph 9).

High-school level workers and professionals in the fields of science and arts were the occupations that benefited the most from work permits for labor and investment purposes in May (Graph 10).

Among skilled workers, both male and female Chinese workers were the most frequently granted work permits (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, by occupational group - Brazil, May 2023

Source: OBMigra (May 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 sex, according to main countries - Brazil, May 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)

For the fourth consecutive month, the number of jobs created for immigrants in the formal market has exhibited an upward trajectory. April represents the second-highest figure in the historical series, which commenced in January 2019, surpassed only by October 2020 (Graph 12).

In May, workers with a medium level of schooling were the most active in terms of job creation, representing 70.5% of new positions (Graph 13).

The Southern Region was responsible for creating 68.7% of jobs for immigrants in the formal market, a trend that is becoming increasingly structural (Map 4).

GRAPH 12 

Jobs created for immigrants in the formal labor market, by month - Brazil, 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 

Movement of migrant workers in the formal labor market, according to education level - Brazil, April 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 recovery in March, the balances of personal transfers declined again in April, amounting to US$ 134 million, indicating that the negative trend observed since June 2022 continues (Graph 14).

The United States, Portugal, United Kingdom, and Switzerland remain the primary sources of funds arriving in the country in April (Map 5), and it is worth noting that there was an 18.3% reduction in funds sent to Brazil compared to March.

On the other hand, expenses remained stable compared to April. The United States, Portugal, United Kingdom, and Canada were among the main destinations for transfers from Brazil (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, April 2023.

Source: OBMigra (April 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, April 2023.

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

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