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A life, a real life.

Three real cases, told with the case record open: what was promised, what was dated, and what they say one year on. Names and files shared with permission.

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Portrait of Élise in Rio de Janeiro

"I thought the hardest part would be leaving France. It was actually knowing where to start. I landed in Rio with a plan, and very quickly built a real life. My daughter started school the second week."

Élise Moreau · FRENCH · RIO DE JANEIRO · WORK ROUTE · YEAR ONE
Her case, day by dayResidence granted · 214 days
Day 0

Eligible. Hospitality management, offer matched in Botafogo.

Day 41

Contract signed. CLT with the hotel group, before she'd even left France.

Day 88

A home waiting. Two-bedroom in Botafogo, reserved in her name.

Day 122

Application lodged. Defended by counsel, OAB/RJ.

Day 214

Residence granted. Her daughter's permit came with it.

Portrait of Fatou in Belo Horizonte

"They spoke my language at every step, without ever making me feel like a burden. My papers were ready before my ticket, and the apartment was reserved in my name. I send money home every month now."

Fatou M. · IVORIAN · BELO HORIZONTE · WORK ROUTE · YEAR ONE
Her case, day by dayResidence granted · 246 days
Day 0

Eligible. Industrial seamstress, nine years' experience verified.

Day 63

Contract signed. CLT with a textile manufacturer, interviewed in French.

Day 110

A home waiting. Studio near the plant, 22 minutes to work.

Day 148

Application lodged. Consular stage handled in Abidjan.

Day 246

Residence granted.

Portrait of Oliver in São Paulo

"I'd accepted a job in São Paulo but had no idea how to turn an offer into an actual life. I arrived with everything in order, a home waiting, and a clear head for my new role. Worth every cent for that alone."

Oliver Bennett · BRITISH · SÃO PAULO · WORK ROUTE (OFFER IN HAND) · YEAR ONE
His case, day by dayResidence granted · 168 days
Day 0

Eligible. Offer already in hand, permit strategy confirmed in writing.

Day 34

Paperwork coordinated. Directly with his new employer.

Day 71

A home waiting. One-bedroom in Pinheiros, lease signed remotely.

Day 96

Application lodged. Consular stage handled in London.

Day 168

Residence granted. He started work the following Monday.

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Every case above began the same way: a situation, sent in writing, answered in 48 hours.

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