Dear Student, Greetings From Brazil! We invite you for an Internship Experience and discover a world of possibilities in Brazil. Students from all around the world are very welcome! CI Experience Brazil provides you a practical supervised program in different areas, offering many exciting opportunities. The experience in Brazil, one of the most interesting emerging markets in the world, will be an exciting and rewarding one, for those whose primary reasons for participating is to improve their personal and professional skills and open their minds for learning more about a different culture and upgrading their resumes.
Who can apply? The program is designed for people from 20 to 30 years old who are currently enrolled in a Higher Education Institution (graduation, master, post grad). It’s not mandatory to have Portuguese Language skills but it is important to say that in a few cases the employer may require at least a basic knowledge. It’s mandatory to have good knowledge of English or/and Spanish languages, according to the position’s requirement.
How does the program work? PAID INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE The internship will be inside companies or in academic institution’s laboratories. We work alongside several companies throughout Brazil that offer opportunities for
international students. Our aim is to find the most suitable candidate for each available position.
Standard Internship – You can apply for positions listed according to the students’ field and interest. There are many attractive positions inside companies and universities (labs, research centers, junior companies, etc.). Check our list of available positions to know more. Activities and length of stay will be listed but dates may be flexible. Most positions are paid and the candidates will receive a monthly wage which will help to cover basic lodging and meal expenses. Except for a few cases, candidates doing an internship inside a company are required to attend at least one academic discipline at a Brazilian university. As private and public institutions take part of this program, some of them may charge a monthly fee. All candidates will be advised about any extra costs before accepting the internship positions. Each position will bring you the following information: • • • • • • • •
Code Field of study Location Short description about the employer Activities to be developed Requirements Length (may be negotiable with the employer) Monthly wage It is important to read carefully the complete description of the offer.
If you are interested in applying for a position, we need to receive: • • •
Standard Internship application form filled Copy of the passport Proof of enrollment
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Academicals Records Updated CV Presentation letter
CI Experience will send your application to the employer for review and it is up to the company/university to accept you. This part of the process may take up to three to four weeks. After being accepted, CI Experience will provide the visa documents. It will take up to two to three weeks to collect all needed documents with the employer. Having all documents in hands you must visit the Brazilian Consulate and request the proper visa. Notes: •
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You must contact the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate in your home country as soon as you get the confirmation of acceptance, to obtain the information of personal necessary documents that will be required to apply for the proper visa. We strongly recommend that you do not book a flight until dates and visas have been established and granted. Portuguese classes can be added to any of the programs above, according to your interest.
Do It Yourself – If you already have a position for an internship in Brazil, CI Experience can help you with the bureaucratic procedures, orientation, enrollment at a Brazilian university and acceptance documents for the visa process. If you are suitable for this type of program, we need to receive: • • • •
Do It Yourself application form filled Copy of the passport Proof of enrollment Academicals Records
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Updated CV Presentation letter
We will also need the company contact in order to take all the necessary information. After we gathered all the information, CI Experience will provide the visa documents. It will take up to two to three weeks to collect all needed documents with the employer. Having all documents in hands you must visit the Brazilian Consulate to apply for the proper visa.
Find a Position - We also have the option to find a suitable position for you. This means that, if you’re not interested in any of the positions available, you can ask to CI Experience find an alternative position for you. Depending on the field and desired period, CI Experience might be able to open a new offer. To start our search we need to receive: • • • • • • •
Find a Position application form filled Copy of the passport Proof of enrollment Academicals Records Updated CV Presentation letter Recommendation letter
After we find a suitable position, CI Experience will send your application to the company/university and it is up to the employer to accept you (or not). This part of the process may take up to four to six weeks. After being approved by the employer, CI Experience will provide visa documents. It will take up to two to three weeks to collect all needed documents with the employer. Please note on this option we may not guarantee the placement success and must take in consideration the students profiles and current demand of the market.
Unpaid Position – Besides all the possibilities above we also offer great opportunities for students who are looking for professional experience in NGO and big companies. We realized many opportunities have been lost as some organizations are willing to receive international trainees but they do not have budget to afford the costs involved on the experience. The NGO’s and companies engaged on this program are ready to provide outstanding experience for students in a great variety of study fields. CI Experience will need following documents to start your process: • • • • • •
Unpaid Position application form filled Copy of the passport Proof of enrollment Academicals Records Updated CV Presentation letter
CI Experience will send your application to the NGO/company/university and it is up to the employer to accept you (or not). This part of the process may take up to three to four weeks. After being approved by the employer, CI Experience will provide visa documents. It will take up to two to three weeks to collect all needed documents with the employer.
More Details About Our Program Length of Stay – You can apply from 1 month up to one year (12 months). Employers – Participants should attend the company schedule. Working hours in Brazil are usually 9 am to 6 pm from Monday to Friday and students will not work more than 6 hours per day. Detailed information will be described on each position. Employers can be from private companies (small, medium or large ones), universities (private or public ones) or NGO’s.
Placements – You can be placed in different fields and also different places, according to the availability of vacancies. Payment and Benefits – Interns in Brazil can receive a “pocket money” to cover daily expenses. Some companies may provide benefits as transportation and meals, but it is not a rule. The participants should not expect to save money during their stay. It is important to remind that employers use to pay their interns only in the end of the month. Minimum wage in Brazil is R$ 788 (local currency). Please take a look at the “Welcome Booklet” provided by CI Experience with information about living costs and Brazilian culture. Program Requirements Visa – Students willing to take part in the Paid Internship program must apply for the “Temporary Visa Item IV” (VITEM IV). For internships no longer than 120 days (4 months) it is necessary that the student is enrolled only in an Academic Institution outside Brazil. For internships longer than 120 days, the visa is designed for international students necessarily enrolled in Brazilian universities and allows them to participate into a paid activity. In exceptional situations, employers accept to hire the student as a regular employee. In this case it is not mandatory that the student is enrolled at a Brazilian university and the candidate will have to apply for “Temporary Visa Item V” (VITEM V), which allows foreign students to take part in a temporary contract of employment. Both visas categories cannot be changed while the student is in Brazil. Students must apply for one of the visas mentioned above before leaving their country and will not be accepted into the program without it. IMPORTANT: Some countries require a criminal background from the applicant and this will be under the student’s responsibility. Please note in some cases it can take over 30 days to be issued by the local authority. Once in Brazil all foreign students under the “Temporary IV Visa” and “Temporary V Visa” are obligated to visit the Federal Police Department within 30 days and register themselves.
CI Experience provides general information about the Federal Police Department. Candidates must bring with them: • • •
Two 3x4 pictures; The original visa request; Copy of all the used pages in the passport including those with picture and personal data. Those copies must to be notarized in Brazil;
The Federal Police Department will charge a fee of around US$ 150 in local currency (Reais). Language Requirements - There are more opportunities for those candidates who have at least basic level of Portuguese Language but some employers accept those candidates without this skill. All participants must have excellent level of English or Spanish, besides their home language. Travel Medical Insurance - It is mandatory that all students purchase medical travel insurance with a complete coverage before leaving their home country.
CI Experience needs to receive the insurance liability and the copy of the insurance policy before your arrival. This document is mandatory for your booking confirmation.
Prices
Type of Program
Up to 4 months 5 to 12 months
Do it Yourself *
US$ 460
US$ 460
Standard Internship
US$ 756
US$ 870
Find an Internship
US$ 900
US$ 900
Unpaid Position
US$ 450
US$ 450
Accommodation Fee
US$ 160
US$ 160
Visa Fee **
US$ 210
US$ 210
Pick up Service (one way)
US$ 63
US$ 63
*This mode applies when you find a position by yourself and CI Experience assists only with bureaucratic procedures (orientation, enrollment at a Brazilian university and acceptance documents for the visa process). **Visa Fee is only charged from students coming under the temporary work visa (VITEM V).
Accommodation Accommodation is offered upon request and depends on availability. CI Experience will always present the existing and possible accommodation options. If the candidate prefers another accommodation from the ones available he/she is free to make his/her own search. Most options are in host families or student’s residences. The average charged by the host family/students is around US$ 150 per month, including breakfast. Prices may vary according to the city and to the season (summer – December to February - and Carnival time are more expensive in several places).
Payments • • •
The invoices for payments will be sent by CI Experience and should be paid in 15 current days. Payments should be made by wire transfer according to details included in the invoice. Payments take up to 4 days to appear in our systems and please note that the visa documents will be sent after payment confirmation.
What is included in the program • • • • • • • • •
Search for internship and placement; Assistance during stay in Brazil; Regular contact with candidate and employer; Arrival orientation guide; Paper work and Visa documents; Invitation Letter from the employer A letter from CI Experience to the Embassy or Consulate of home country; Description of the activity do be developed; Certificate of participation.
What is not included • • • • • •
Airline tickets; Domestic flights and weekend trips; Airport pick up and transfer; Accommodation and food; Temporary Visa; Travel Medical Insurance – this is mandatory!
Other services available under request • • •
Arrival pick up and transfer; Portuguese lessons; Homestay – family house or student residence depending on the location;
The services listed can be provided on request and prices will follow number of participants and length of stay. Conditions for cancellation a. Prior to arrival in Brazil – if you decide to leave the program after having applied for a position, cancellation policy that follows is: •
Before acceptance: a cancellation fee of US$ 150 will be charged.
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After acceptance: a cancellation fee of US$ 400 will be charged.
b. After arrival in Brazil – no refund will be made. c. Visa Denial - there will be a 50% refund. IMPORTANT: NO refund will be made if visa denial occurs due to the fact that you do not fulfill CI Experience program conditions or visa requirements defined by the Brazilian Consulate (E.g.: student status, proof of residence, absence of criminal records, proof of financial capability, etc.). After arrival in Brazil After arriving in Brazil, you must register at the Federal Police in order to obtain a Brazilian document during your stay. CI Experience will give you all the required information, as well as forms to be filled, addresses and fees to be paid by you.
You must send the copy of your visa and travel insurance policy to CI Experience in order to avoid any problems. Contacts If you would like to receive further information, we will be glad to help you! Paula Prado - Executive Manager - pprado@ci.com.br Nayara Lopes – International Mobility Supervisor - nlopes@ci.com.br Bruna Bueno – International Mobility Assistant - brunab@ci.com.br
Av. Paulista, 726 | CJ 601 S達o Paulo/SP | Brasil Tel.: 55 11 3262 4012 | 3141 1277 contact@ci.com.br www.cibrazil.travel
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