By Louanni Cesário and Victor Braga The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has been deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic due to the travel bans and the reduced operations of embassies and consulates around the world. Urges to highlight […]
By Adriana Lemos and Camila Cabral Last Friday, the 26th of February, the Supreme Federal Court (“STF”) concluded its judgement on Extraordinary Appeal (“RE”) No. 851108, regarding the possibility for states to charge Tax on Inheritance tax and Donation (“ITCMD”) […]
By Aline Moreira In this article, we will analyze Normative Resolution No. 11/17, which oversees the granting of residence permits to immigrants who come to Brazil to assume the position of administrator, manager, director or executive with management powers, in […]
By Louanni Cesario and Ana Laura Castro The H1B visa is aimed at foreign professionals, more specifically, aimed at a specialized workforce which is not easily found in the USA, that is, graduated professionals with very specific experience in their […]
By Clara Couto and Fernanda Marques On the 1st of December 2020, the Ministry of Economy released Circular Letter SEI nº 4081/2020/ME, in response to the consultation carried out by the Commercial Board of the State of Sao Paolo (JUCESP), […]
By Laura Góes and Louanni Cesário 2020 was undoubtedly one of the most challenging years when it comes to immigration. With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic and the everchanging worldwide scenario, new policies and proclamations were put in practice […]
By Louanni Cesario and Juliana Dias On January 20, 2021, the United States will welcome its 46th president, Joseph (“Joe”) Biden, and with that, a new proposed immigration policy. During his campaign, Biden proclaimed that “Immigration is essential to who […]
By Breno Torquato and Aline Moreira Following the analysis of the normative resolutions implemented after the new migration law came into force, in this article we will analyze RN 35/18, which regulates the granting of temporary visas and residence permits […]
By Fernanda Marques Brazilian notary public’s offices will now offer a new digital authentication system for documents, through E-notary site (https://cenad.e-notariado.org.br/autenticidade). Upon the receipt of the original document, the notaries can authenticate in PDF format, including an authentication stripe in […]
Second Panel of STF recognizes the possibility of approving a foreign sentence without the need for for summons by rogatory letter By Fernanda Marques and Marcella Reis In Brazilian law, procedural acts that go beyond national borders and that may […]