News for E-migrants — September 4, 2026
Today's news for the diaspora: Constitutional Court gives the green light and the President promulgates the law on asylum and ‘return’ — what matters to those living in Portugal · Brazilian Senate approves CPLP convention on social security — may facilitate the aggregation of contributions between Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries
Constitutional Court gives the green light and President promulgates law on asylum and ‘return’ — what matters to those living in Portugal
The Constitutional Court deemed the provisions of the law approved by the Assembly of the Republic that alters the regime for granting asylum, detention, and return of foreigners constitutional (decision announced on August 28, 2026), and subsequently, the President of the Republic promulgated the decree on August 31, 2026. Official source: Agência Lusa reported both facts. (lusa.pt)
The law alters several rules regarding the entry, stay, reception, and removal of foreign individuals — in practical terms: it is a package that strengthens administrative tools related to the asylum process and return/expulsion procedures. Who may be most affected: asylum seekers still in process, individuals in irregular situations, and families with pending cases. The news text also mentions that the decision was made unanimously by the Constitutional Court and that the decree is proceeding for institutional execution. (lusa.pt)
What to do now: confirm the status of your case (case number, deadlines, and notifications) with AIMA (Immigration and Asylum Service); consult migrant support organizations (NGOs, specialized lawyers) for information on practical effects and deadlines; and follow official notices (AIMA / Ministry of Internal Administration) for instructions on rights and appeals. This is not legal advice — for formal decisions, consult professionals; the Lusa news is the official reference for the validation and promulgation of the law. (lusa.pt)
Source: Agência Lusa
Brazilian Senate approves CPLP convention on social security — may facilitate the aggregation of contributions between Brazil and Portuguese-speaking countries
The Plenary of the Federal Senate approved on September 2, 2026, PDL 461/2022, which validates the Multilateral Social Security Convention of the CPLP (an instrument that allows the aggregation of contribution periods among CPLP member states). The official news from Agência Senado explains that, with the approval, Brazilians who have worked in CPLP countries will be able to aggregate contribution times for retirement and pension purposes (the project is proceeding for promulgation). (www12.senado.leg.br)
Practical impact: workers who have already contributed or are contributing in Brazil and other CPLP countries (the cited matter specifically mentions Cape Verde, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Portugal in the context of the vote) will be able to have their service periods recognized to access benefits for age, disability, or death pension — each country will pay the proportional part corresponding to the time of contribution in its territory, according to the convention. For those sending remittances and planning to return, this changes retirement calculations and may reduce uncertainties about periods worked abroad. (www12.senado.leg.br)
How to proceed (practical steps and example): follow the scheme below, and the concrete example afterward — the scheme summarizes the steps typically used when an aggregation agreement comes into effect.
Practical example: Maria, a Cape Verdean living in São Paulo who previously worked 6 years in Portugal and 10 years in Brazil — when the agreement becomes operational in her case, she will gather proof of contributions from both countries and submit a request to the INSS (or the competent authority in the country where she resides); the authorities will aggregate the periods and each system will pay the proportional part. For formal instructions and required documents, consult the INSS website and the Portuguese social security authority; the official news from the Senate is the reference regarding the approval. (www12.senado.leg.br)
Source: Agência Senado
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