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CRISTIE
Immigration Attorney

Name: Cristie | Advogada de Imigração
Address: MG, BR
Telephone: cristie@cristieadvi.com.br

Online consultations
for all over Brazil and the world.

+55 31 9 7574-9554
cristie@cristieadvi.com.br

ABOUT ME

A attorney in Brazil, immigration specilized, I have over five years of experience helping individuals and families in search of new horizons.

With a solid background in International Law, my goal is to make the immigration process simpler, clearer and more efficient, always focusing on the needs of each client.

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with Third Sector organizations and work in refugee protection for an International Organization. These experiences have allowed me to develop a more humane service that is attentive to the social impact of decisions on human mobility.

In addition to my legal practice, I am a professor of Immigration Law, which keeps me up to date on new trends and changes in legislation.

My commitment is to ethics and professionalism, seeking precise and effective solutions so that your immigration process is carried out safely and efficiently.

AREAS OF ACTIVITY

Foreigners in Brazil

Specialized legal advice on document regularization and regular stay in Brazilian territory, with a focus on protecting rights.

Brazilians Abroad

Guidance and legal support for expatriates, bringing security and peace of mind to procedures and formalities involving transnational connections.

Institutions

Consultancy and legal advice for private companies, third sector institutions and public authorities; with a focus on human mobility.

FOREIGNERS IN BRAZIL

The mission is to ensure that their rights are respected and protected throughout the migration process. With deep knowledge of the Brazilian legislation, I act in an ethical and committed way to seek solutions that meet your needs. Here are some references:

1) Visas and Residence Authorization: Guidance on the specific requirements to live, study, work, invest, travel, be a digital nomad or meet with family in Brazil on a regular basis.

2) Brazilian Naturalization: Assistance in the process of naturalization, observing the fulfillment of legal requirements and necessary steps for Brazilian citizenship.

3) Labor Immigration (work visa): Support in obtaining permits to work in Brazil and its legal requirements.

4) Equal Rights for Portuguese: recognition of status through a specific process to obtain documents, the right to vote and access to public tenders.

5) Passport for Foreigners: Detailed analysis to obtain a passport, according to the applicable legal conditions.

6) Follow-up of cases in the Federal Police: Support in cases with obstacles in the Federal Police, aiming at regularizing the situation.

7) Fines Appeals: Filing of appeals to contest fines imposed by the Federal Police, with the objective of reducing or eliminating penalties.

8) Extension of Term as a Tourist: Guidance on the extension of stay for tourists in Brazil, maintaining the legality of the stay.

In addition, other immigration-related issues are addressed to facilitate the regular stay in Brazil in accordance with current legislation.

BRAZILIANS ABROAD

The specialized legal advice for Brazilians abroad covers a set of solutions aimed at guiding and supporting citizens who already reside or intend to reside outside Brazil. Among the main demands are:

1) Guidelines for the Consular Registry of Birth and Marriage, as well as for the Transcription of the Certidião in Brazilian Registry Office.

2) Procedures related to nationality, such as acquisition, loss, revocation, option and other hypotheses related to the condition of born Brazilian.

3) Tax exit and pending with the tax authorities.

4) Approval of foreign sentence before the judiciary for extension of effects in Brazil.

5) Visas and residence abroad (check list of countries).

6) Other (on request).

These processes and others are essential to ensure that your rights are properly recognized and protected, both in Brazil and in the country of residence, ensuring the regularity of your legal and family situation.

PUBLIC, PRIVATE SECTOR and CSOs

My work as an international lawyer with institutions is focused on offering specialized legal advice on transnational issues, with a focus on regularization processes, international expansion and institutional formalization. There are three fronts of action:

1) In the private sector, consultancy services include, on one hand, the regularization of foreign workers , with full support in obtaining work visas and permits necessary to legalize their stay and professional activity in Brazil. On the other hand, consultancy services also include the nationalization of companies, providing guidance on the opening of branches of foreign companies in Brazil, ensuring that all operations comply with local legal and regulatory requirements.

2) In the public sector, the focus is on consultancy for the formulation and implementation of public policies aimed at the inclusion of migrants and refugees, in addition to specialized training for the assistance network, aiming to ensure adequate care and documentation for these individuals, in accordance with national and international regulations.

3) In the third sector, we provide support for the formalization of associations, facilitating the process of constitution and guidance on their legal and operational developments, with the aim of strengthening the actions of organizations that seek to promote social causes and collective well-being.