Brazilian creates Netflix’ immigrant to make life easier for those who go to the US

Data from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reveal that in 2023, 28,050 Brazilians obtained the green card (American document of permanent residence.This is the largest volume in history and fourth record followed in the last five years.In addition, 12,570 naturalizations of Brazilians were recorded in the same year, placing Brazil as the 16th country that received this benefit the most.

Faced with this scenario of increasing immigration flow to America, a Brazilian businessman created the Viva Academy digital platform that wants to be the “Netflix of the immigrant”, with several videos and interactive content to solve the main questions and challenges faced by those seeking to establish a new life in the USA.

The platform offers content trails that explain, for example, how the immigrant can buy or rent a house, hire insurance, enroll their children in school, get a scholarship, make a financing, create a resume in English, take the driver's license and validate their degree, among other possibilities. 

The mission of Viva Academy is to simplify the immigrant journey, offering a unique methodology based on real case studies and contents taught by experts. By a subscription of R$ 1,197 per year, users have access, during this period, to a collection of hundreds of videos on the most varied topics, which together must add 200 hours of content by the end of the year. 

“Our goal is to make life easier for these immigrants, bringing information, knowledge and security, eliminating the uncertainties surrounding the immigration process.Viva Academy is more than a platform; it is a community that supports and inspires”, says Angelo Whosoever, founder of Viva Academy.

The platform, available on the web and in applications for Android and iOS, is 100% digital, ensuring easy and practical access from anywhere.Monthly, new trails are launched, keeping users always up to date.In addition, subscribers have access to exclusive discounts on services from partner specialists, such as visa advisors, educational consultancies and psychologists.

Every week, Viva Academy lives with experts to keep users up to date on immigration news, allowing immigrants to ask questions in real time. 

From theory to practice

The idea of Viva Academy came after Whosoever's experience with his immigration process, which took about two years and resulted in the approval of his Form I-140 2024 (the first step before the final issuance of the green card. 

“Throughout my research and talking to others, I realized that there are a number of bureaucratic and cultural obstacles that need to be overcome beyond the green card.That's why I decided to create a platform that not only guides immigrants through the process, but also helps them integrate and thrive in the U. S. before they even leave Brazil

With plans to expand the collection to more than 500 videos and reach 10 thousand registered users by the end of 2025, the Viva Academy it wants to consolidate itself as the main reference for immigrants seeking not only the green card, but also a full and successful life in the United States.