Brazilian Immigration Lawyer Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo

ALVES JACOB LAW FIRM has achieved an excellent reputation for effective legal representation in extremely simple to overly difficult immigration cases. The reasons for this is his close association with the immigration cases when our Rio de Janeiro Immigration Attorney started practicing law. Prior to starting his own law practice, our São Paulo Immigration Attorney worked at an immigration law firm where he worked closely with clients facing all kind immigrant issues.
Under the proficient guidance of Mr. Alessandro Jacob, our Brazilian Immigration Attorney  provides employers and employees with the latest and most appropriate immigration strategies. Our Rio de Janeiro Immigration Attorney represent businesses, as well as individuals and families undergoing the Brazilian immigration process. We take pride in the quality of our work and our attention to details.
Mr. Alessandro Jacob personally observes your case from the moment you become our firm’s client. Our São Paulo Immigration Attorney regularly keeps you updated on the progress of your case. You can schedule your appointment with Mr. Alessandro Jacob at your convenience to discuss your case.
Our Brazilian Immigration Attorney Performance near the Federal Police, Foreign Ministry, Justice and the Federal Ministry of Labour in Brasilia on request permanent visas and naturalization.
Since 2003 ALVES JACOB LAW FIRM is on the market because we are experts in all Brazilian Normative resolutions. ‎You can apply thru Brazilian girlfriend, wife or Brazilian baby, thru a Brazilian company hiring you proving your high skills with diploma, certificates‎ or referral letters that you have minimum 09 years of experience for such job.
BRAZILIAN PERMANENT VISA
We can apply for a permanent visa as needed, based on the following Normative resolutions among others:
NORMATIVE RESOLUTION No. 36, OF OCTOBER 09, 2018
Disciplines the granting of a residence permit as a result of real estate investment in Brazil.
Permanent Visa to foreign investors as a result of real estate investment in Brazil.
First Step is applying CPF (Brazilian Social Security Number).
The granting of a residence permit for real estate investment is subject to the acquisition of real estate, located in an urban area, in an amount equal to or greater than R $ 1,000,000.00 (one million reais), which may be:
a) acquisition of built real estate; or
b) acquisition of real estate under construction.
1 The minimum investment amount may be less than 30% of the total provision , when it comes to the acquisition of real estate in the North and Northeast regions of the country.
The renewal of the initial term of residence, for a period of up to 02 (two) years and the subsequent amendment of the term of residence, for an indefinite period of time.
NORMATIVE RESOLUTION No. 13, OF DECEMBER 12, 2017
Disciplines the granting of a residence permit for investments by individuals in legal entities in the country.

First step is applying your CPF(Brazilian social security number).

Second step is find a shareholder that can be a brazilian or non-Brazilian friend, relative or your company in your home country, since accordingly Brazilian law you can not setting up company alone.

Third step is find a Brazilian or foreigner with permanent visa to represent you and setting up you company in Brazil, you can replace you legal representative as soon as you receive your permanent visa and issue Brazilian Identification.

 Forth step, is setting up a company bank account in a Brazilian bank. 

 Fifth step - In order to be able to apply permanent visa, after we setting up your company and company bank account, you must transfer equal R$ 500,000 Brazilian reais from your own name bank account to the new Brazilian company bank account that you are shareholder.

Sixth step- Register R$ 500,000 investment in Brazilian Central bank.

Seventh step- Elaboration of your process and applying your Brazilian Permanent visa joining all necessary statements, documents and forms.

NORMATIVE RESOLUTION No. 11, OF DECEMBER 1, 2017
Disciplines the granting of a residence permit to an immigrant administrator, manager, director or executive with management powers, to represent civil or commercial society, group or economic conglomerate - legal entity.

NORMATIVE RESOLUTION No. 02, OF DECEMBER 1, 2017
Disciplines the granting of a residence permit for employment purposes with employment in Brazil.

NORMATIVE RESOLUTION No. 04, OF DECEMBER 1, 2017
Disciplines the granting of a residence permit for work purposes without employment in Brazil, for technology transfer.

NORMATIVE RESOLUTION No. 05, OF DECEMBER 1, 2017
It regulates the granting of a residence permit for work purposes without employment in Brazil to a seafarer who works on board a cruise ship along the Brazilian coast. (Amended by CNIG Resolution MJSP No. 43, of July 23, 2020)

NORMATIVE RESOLUTION No. 06, OF DECEMBER 1, 2017
Disciplines the granting of a residence permit for work purposes without employment in Brazil to act as a seaman on board a vessel or foreign flag platform (Amended by Resolution CNIG MJSP nº 42, of July 23, 2020).

NORMATIVE RESOLUTION No. 08, OF DECEMBER 1, 2017
Disciplines the granting of a residence permit for work purposes without employment in Brazil under an international cooperation agreement.

REGULATORY RESOLUTION No. 09, OF DECEMBER 1, 2017
It regulates the granting of a residence permit for work purposes without employment in Brazil, to represent in the country, a financial institution or similar company headquartered abroad.

NORMATIVE RESOLUTION No. 10, OF DECEMBER 1, 2017
Disciplines the granting of a residence permit for the purpose of work without an employment relationship in Brazil, to represent a non-profit legal entity.

NORMATIVE RESOLUTION No. 14, OF DECEMBER 12, 2017
It regulates the granting of temporary visas and residence permits for religious activities.

NORMATIVE RESOLUTION No. 16, OF DECEMBER 12, 2017
It regulates the granting of a prior residence permit, to carry out artistic or sports activities, with a fixed-term contract, without an employment relationship with an individual or legal entity based in the country.

NORMATIVE RESOLUTION No. 17, OF DECEMBER 12, 2017
It regulates the granting of temporary visas and residence permits for purposes of work without employment in Brazil, to carry out activities as correspondents for newspapers, magazines, radio, television or foreign news agencies.

NORMATIVE RESOLUTION No. 18, OF DECEMBER 12, 2017
Discipline the granting of a residence permit for work purposes without employment in Brazil, the immigrant, linked to the Economic Group whose headquarters is located in Brazil, with a view to training and assimilation of the corporate culture and management methodology of the interested company .

NORMATIVE RESOLUTION No. 20, OF DECEMBER 12, 2017
It regulates the granting of a temporary visa and residence permit for research, teaching or academic extension to a scientist, researcher, professor and foreign professional who intends to come to the country, with a stay period of more than 90 (ninety) days.

NORMATIVE RESOLUTION No. 21, OF DECEMBER 12, 2017
Disciplines the granting of a residence permit for work purposes with employment in Brazil, as a professional athlete, as defined by law.

NORMATIVE RESOLUTION No. 22, OF DECEMBER 12, 2017
Disciplines the granting of a residence permit for work purposes without employment in Brazil to work as a seaman on board a foreign fishing vessel leased by a Brazilian company.

NORMATIVE RESOLUTION No. 25, OF FEBRUARY 20, 2018
It regulates the granting of temporary visas to immigrants over fourteen and under eighteen years of age for sports activities.

NORMATIVE RESOLUTION No. 26, OF FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Disciplines the granting of a residence permit for work purposes to carry out a professional internship or professional exchange.

NORMATIVE RESOLUTION No. 35, OF AUGUST 14, 2018
It regulates the granting of temporary visas and residence permits to receive training in the handling, operation and maintenance of machines, equipment and other goods produced in the national territory, without employment in Brazil.

NORMATIVE RESOLUTION No. 40, OF OCTOBER 02, 2019
Provides for the granting and procedures for issuing temporary visas and residence permits based on retirement and / or death pension benefits.

BRAZILIAN CITIZENSHIP
It is the act by which a person voluntarily acquires Brazilian nationality, provided that it meets the requirements established by law, decree and related standards.
• Who can use this service?
Immigrant who meets the following requirements:
I) Has civilian capacity under Brazilian law
II) Resides in Brazil for an indefinite period of time for at least  between 01 (one) to 04 (four) years;
III) Has the ability to communicate in basic Portuguese; and
IV) Has no criminal conviction or is rehabilitated, under the terms of the law.
Deadline Reduction
1) The indeterminate residency requirement for at least 04 (four) years will be reduced to 01 (one) year if the naturalized person fulfills one of the following requirements:
I - have a natural or naturalized Brazilian child, except for provisional naturalization; or
II - has a Brazilian spouse or partner and is not legally or in fact separated from him at the time of granting naturalization.
2) The indeterminate residency requirement for at least 04 (four) years will be reduced to 02 (two) years if the naturalized person fulfills one of the following requirements:
I - has provided or may provide relevant service to the Country; or
II - be recommended for his professional, scientific or artistic ability.

Attention: Subject to the provisions of art. 12, caput, item II, item “a”, of the Federal Constitution, for immigrants from Portuguese-speaking countries, only the following will be required:
I - residency for an indefinite period in the country for an uninterrupted year; and
II - moral suitability.
Brazil is experiencing a new migratory scenario. The number of registered immigrants has been increasing every year. Because of this phenomenon, the right to acquire Brazilian nationality has gained a high degree of interest.
One of the biggest advantages of having Brazilian citizenship is to travel without complications. Brazilian citizens can travel to more than 146 countries and territories without a visa, including the Schengen area.Our Brazilian Immigration Attorney can also apply your Brazilian citizenship, If you have been living in Brazil 01 year prior your application based in Brazilian child or marriage. If you permanente visa is based in Investment, you must live 30 months in Brazil with Brazilian Identity issued prior citizenship application.