WHAT WE DO
We provide free face-to-face and remote legal representation to asylum seekers, refugees, and immigrants, as well as guidance and orientation regarding the access of these particular groups to public policies that currently exist in Brazil.
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We promote research and events on refugees and immigration with the intent of bringing the Brazilian public closer to the issues they face.
Who we help
Asylum Seekers
An asylum seeker is any foreigner who considers him or herself a victim of persecution in his or her country of origin and wants to acquire the protection of Brazil. In order to request refugee status, it is necessary to be present in the Brazilian territory and to seek a Federal Police Station or the immigration authority at the border. After the request has been made, the foreigner will receive a protocol, through which he can follow his or her case before the National Committee for Refugees (CONARE) and benefit the social rights guaranteed in Brazilian law.
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Advice and guidance in completing the refugee request form;
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Guidance on documents related to social rights in Brazil;
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Advice, guidance, and preparation for the eligibility interview with National Committee for Refugees (CONARE), particularly in regards to cases involving gender violence, persecution based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity and unaccompanied or separated minors
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Assistance with the forms for eligibility, mainly in cases involving gender violence, persecution based on sexual orientation and / or gender identity and unaccompanied or separated minors;
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Informative action, in person or remote, about the refugee request process;
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Clarifications on trips abroad.
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Booklet for Asylum Seekers in Brazil (UNHCR)
Refugees
A refugee is any person who, in fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, social group, political opinion, or because of a serious and widespread violation of human rights, is outside of their country of origin and cannot, or, because of this fear, does not want to use the protection of their country of origin. A person is a refugee regardless of whether or not his or her status has already been recognized through a legal eligibility process.
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Provide legal advice on Refugee and Migration Law, especially on issues involving gender-based violence, gender-based persecution and/or gender identity, and unaccompanied or separated minors for partner institutions​​
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Orientation on documents related to their social rights in Brazil​
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Advice and guidance on permanent residency and naturalization​
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Information about family reunion visas ​
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Explanation about travelling overseas
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Immigrant
An immigrant is any national of another country or a stateless person who works or resides temporarily or definitively in Brazil.
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Provide legal advice on Refugee and Migration Law, especially on issues involving gender-based violence, gender-based persecution and/or gender identity, and unaccompanied or separated minors for partner institutions​
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Guidance on documents related to social rights in Brazil​
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Advice and guidance on permanent residency and naturalization​
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Advice on visas​
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Information about family reunion visas
CEPREMI specializes in handling cases involving gender-based violence, persecution based on sexual orientation and/or gender identity.