In Search Of Better Life And Career Prospects, An Increasing Number Of Brazilians Are Migrating To The United States.
Between January and May 2024, the demand for legal assistance to immigrate to the North American country surged by 14.6%, according to a survey by AG Immigration, a law firm specialized in immigration.
Data from AG Immigration reveals that the most sought-after areas by Brazilians in the U.S. are health, technology, transportation, and services. Among the most in-demand professions are:
- Entrepreneurs: 4.88%
- Engineers: 2.34%
- Dentists: 2.23%
- Drivers/Deliverers: 1.68%
- Programmers/Developers/IT Professionals: 1.52%
The search for qualified job opportunities and better salaries is one of the main drivers of Brazilian migration to the U.S.
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Additionally, access to quality higher education and a more stable political-economic environment also weigh heavily in the decision of many.
In an interview with CNN Brasil, Leda Oliveira, CEO of AG Immigration, highlights that professionals with high academic qualifications generally have an easier time in the immigration process, potentially even waiving the need for an American sponsor.
Visas such as the EB-2 NIW and the EB-1A are highly sought after by Brazilians because they allow for permanent residency without the requirement of a prior job offer.
According to her, “today, there are more job openings in American companies than unemployed people in the country.”
This shortage of skilled labor, particularly in areas like health, technology, and transportation, opens doors for Brazilian immigrants with the necessary skills.
For some professions, such as medicine, engineering, law, and dentistry, diploma validation in the U.S. is required.
The process varies according to the profession and the regulatory body, but generally involves diploma evaluation, additional courses, examinations, and English proficiency tests.
Opportunities For Brazilians Extend Beyond Regulated Professions
It is important to note that not all areas require validation. Entrepreneurs, technology professionals, and drivers, for example, do not need to go through this process.
United States Is A Desired Destination For Many
In 2023, Brazil was the 10th country that received the most American Green Cards, with 28,050 citizens awarded.
This number represents a 16% increase compared to 2022, and the main professions that require diploma validation are: engineering, nursing, physiotherapy, medicine, law, and dentistry.
The Most Sought-After Jobs By Brazilians In The U.S.
Check out a list of the 15 most sought-after professions by Brazilians in the U.S. from January to May of this year according to data from AG Immigration:
- Entrepreneurs: 4.88%
- Engineers: 2.34%
- Dentists: 2.23%
- Drivers/Deliverers: 1.68%
- IT/Computer Science/Developers: 1.52%
- Aircraft Pilots/Mechanics/Cabin Crew: 1.45%
- Teachers/Researchers/Scientists: 1.40%
- Lawyers: 1.38%
- Salespeople/Commercial Executives: 1.36%
- Nurses: 0.99%
- Doctors: 0.88%
- Financial Analysts/Bankers/Investment Advisors: 0.80%
- Public Servants: 0.76%
- Military Personnel: 0.71%
- C-Level Executives: 0.63%
For the CEO of AG Immigration, the migration of Brazilians to the U.S. is a constantly growing phenomenon, driven by various factors such as the search for better job opportunities, quality of life, and education.
With a job market in high demand for skilled labor, Brazilians find in the U.S. a fertile ground to build a promising future.

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