Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Eduardo Bolsonaro Secures US Green Card
Eduardo Bolsonaro, the son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, has been granted permanent residency in the United States.
He moved to the US in early 2025 and received his green card under a special category for people with extraordinary abilities.
Eduardo claims he is protecting himself from what he believes is unfair treatment by Brazil’s Supreme Court, which has sentenced him to prison.
His father, Jair Bolsonaro, was also sentenced to over 27 years in prison for trying to overturn the results of the 2022 election.
Some people in Brazil think Eduardo and his brother are working against Brazil’s interests in the US, which might have led to new US tariffs on Brazilian goods.
Eduardo denies these accusations and says he will only return to Brazil if he is granted amnesty.
Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, has secured a US green card under the EB-1A category.
He moved to the US in early 2025 and claims he is protecting himself from what he calls unjust persecution by Brazil’s Supreme Court.
Eduardo has been sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in prison in Brazil for soliciting US interference in his father’s trial.
His father, Jair Bolsonaro, was sentenced to over 27 years in prison for attempting to overturn the 2022 election results.
Political opponents accuse Eduardo and his brother of working against Brazil’s interests in the US, potentially leading to US tariffs on Brazilian goods.
- Who
- Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro
- What
- Secured US green card under the EB-1A category
- When
- Recently, with the process starting about a year ago
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To protect himself from what he calls unjust persecution by Brazil’s Supreme Court
Bolsonaro Supporters
Brazilian Government
Motivation for Moving to the US
Bolsonaro Supporters
Eduardo Bolsonaro claims he moved to the US to protect himself from what he calls unjust persecution by Brazil’s Supreme Court.
Brazilian Government
The Brazilian government views his actions as an attempt to evade justice and interfere with legal proceedings.
Influence on US-Brazil Relations
Bolsonaro Supporters
Eduardo Bolsonaro denies any involvement in lobbying for US tariffs on Brazilian goods.
Brazilian Government
Political opponents accuse Eduardo and his brother of working against Brazil's interests in the US, potentially leading to tariffs.
- Name
- Eduardo Bolsonaro
- Occupation
- Former Brazilian Lawmaker
- Residency Status
- US Green Card Holder (EB-1A Category)
- Prison Sentence in Brazil
- 4 years and 2 months
- Father's Prison Sentence
- Over 27 years
- US Tariffs on Brazilian Goods
- 25% on select imports
