A inserção dos imigrantes no mercado de trabalho formal no município de Porto Alegre (RS)

Abstract

The objective of the study is to analyze the insertion of immigrants in the formal job market in the city of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, from 2011 to 2024. Through bibliographic review and qualitative research, it was possible to identify the immigrant profile in the formal job market in Porto Alegre. Difficulties and challenges in their insertion and adaptation into work activities and society were also verified, as well as the average income received from the activities. Finally, another important piece of information found was the area that employs the most immigrants. The results revealed that immigration occurs from different countries of origin to Brazil, specifically in Porto Alegre. However, the data shows relevance for immigrants from South and Central America, as well as Africa. Most of them have secondary and higher education levels. The majority are between 25 and 39 years old. The semi-structured interviews and the sociodemographic questionnaire presented among the main difficulties encountered by them: learning the language and validating the diploma. These two difficulties are related to the opinion of the interviewees, who report that immigrants, even with qualified training, are hired for positions with lower salaries. Furthermore, the results showed that immigrants are concentrated in functions linked to commerce, industry, surveillance and food services.