Worked in Brazil? Those Years Can Count Toward Your Pension Abroad

Did you work and pay social security (INSS) in Brazil before moving to another country? Those contributions are not lost. Brazil has social security agreements with a number of countries, including the United States, Portugal, Japan and several others, and under these agreements the years you paid in Brazil can be added to the years you paid abroad to help you qualify for a pension. This is called totalization. Read the full article: https://marqueslima.com.br/en/us-braz... Chapters: 0:00 Can your Brazilian years still count? 0:55 Countries with a social security agreement 1:46 Countries not on the list 2:15 What an agreement gives you 3:08 What the agreements do not change 4:02 What to do, step by step 5:05 If your country has no agreement 5:59 Summary In this video I explain, in plain English, how totalization of contribution periods works between Brazil and other countries, who pays what part of the benefit, what happens if there is no agreement with your country, and what records you should gather now to prove your time in Brazil. Need help with a Brazilian pension or INSS records? More about the firm: https://marqueslima.com.br/en/ Brazilian law and paperwork, explained in plain English. I am Luis Lima, a Brazilian lawyer admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) for over twenty-five years. This channel covers Brazilian law only. This video is informational and is not legal advice. It does not create a lawyer-client relationship. For matters under the law of your country of residence, consult a professional licensed there. #Brazil #BrazilianLaw #INSS #SocialSecurity #ExpatBrazil