Brazil was the 4th country that issued the most American visas In the first quarter of 2025, behind only Mexico (711.1 thousand), India (388.5 thousand) and China (285.9 thousand). However, it recorded it 19.1% compared to the same period last year, with a total of 237.8 thousand documents.
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Is what indicates a survey of Viva America obtained exclusively by the Infomoney. Data consider immigration and non -immigration (such as tourism) emissions by the US State Department.
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The fall is partly due to the strong base of comparison, as 2024 recorded the second largest volume of visa emissions for Brazilians in history, with 1,151,042 emissions, losing only to 2023, when the US government authorized 1,158,644 documents for Brazilians.
For those looking for Non -Immigrant Visaslike tourism (B1/B2), experts heard by the report emphasize that the essential point is to prove that the applicant does not intend to stay in the US. Or, that is, it is necessary to prove strong bonds with Brazil, relevant enough for the immigration agent to understand that you will return.
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- Lack of strong bonds with Brazil – As a formal employment, own company, ongoing enrollment, real estate, close family. If the consulate thinks that the person can simply “disappear” in the US, it is “no” for sure;
- Income incompatible with the trip – If the account does not close (eg, low income and grandiose tourism plans), the visa can be denied;
- Bad migratory history – Who has been too long on a previous trip, was deported or lied in the past, enters the red radar;
- Insecure or inconsistent responses in the interview – The consulate wants clarity. Whoever comments more (or less) than necessary, raises suspicion;
- Criminal record – Who has already been arrested or has a criminal record in Brazil has almost 100% negative in the request of a visa.
George Cunha, a lawyer specializing in international law, points out some more red flags Important: Young people traveling alone and. In the first case, young people in their 20s or 30s are points of attention to the consulate, as traveling alone can mean lack of bonds, as well as search for fixed housing in the US.
“Another point that agents are taking a lot into account, is the issue of social networks. For example, the person who goes to the US to work and enters the request for tourist visa. The consulate checks the whole life of the person by social networks such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram to try to turn on points. If finding inconsistencies, the approval of the visa can be reained,” explains Cunha.
Proof of bonds with Brazil can be complicated for those who work in the digital market, such as influencers, or even professionals in home office. To avoid cancellation of the visa, Flávio Braga, from Summmit Visa, comments that showing service contracts, documents claiming the need to attend face -to -face meetings or the need to be in Brazil can help.
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“For those who work with digital marketing, for example, it is important to showcase your notoriety and say that your audience is in Brazil. As much as you do something online, your sponsorship contracts, your contracts you have, they are all Brazil. It is very important to be highlighted so that your intention just visits a visit,” says Braga.
In the cases of immigrant visas, the scenario is different: the government wants to know if the person is really entitled to Green Card based on the chosen category (work, family, investment, etc.). Look Factors that disapprove of the immigrant document:
- Incomplete or wrong documentation;
- Wrong choice of category;
- Criminal record;
- Illicit investment funds (in investor visas);
- Legal or migratory issues within Brazil.
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What to wait for 2025?
Viva America CEO Rodrigo Costa expects a normalization in the volume in 2025. “Even so, the numbers remain high, surpassing the pre-pound volumes and those of 2022, which proves that the Brazilian’s interest remains strong,” comments Costa.
It is important to remember that this year again assumed the presidency of the United States and immigration laws became more strict, as well as visa analyzes. On the other hand, experts have been observing agility in approving certain types of visa.
“Green Card EB1 (Extraordinary Skills) and EB2 (prominent professionals) processes, especially, but also EB3 (US employment workers) requested by Brazilians have been approved quickly and mass.
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The same study shows that, during the months of January, February and March, the vistos EB-1 and EB-2intended for above average professionals, registered 525 emissions for Brazilians – an increase of 6.7% over the same period of 2024.
In turn, visa of tourism (B1/B2), which last year registered an average of 90,000 emissions per month, had a weak first trimester in 2025. In the period, there were 226,051 documents, which equals approximately 75,300 approvals per month. Despite the fall, this follows the most issued type of document of the year: it corresponds to 95% of the total emissions.
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The types of American visas
For those looking for a American visa in 2025it is not necessary to worry about gross data. George Cunha, head of the international law firm George Cunha, says there are certain requirements and attitudes that can help you approve in the analysis, whether for an immigration visa or not.
However, it is essential to know the differences between a non -immigration, immigration and a green card. The visa is a document issued by the US Consulate that allows entry into the US, but the difference, as its name suggests, is whether the person wants to live in the country (immigration) or not (not immigration).
Already OE will be received by those who opted for the visa immigration. This document may be granted to those who wish to live for a few months or years in the US, or those who wish to settle in the country.
Marcelo Godke, a specialist in international business law and partner of Godke Advogados, emphasizes that the factors that most disapprove of the American visa are different in each category.
Today, but most people fit about a dozen of them.
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