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Family-Based Petitions
Family-based petitions allow American citizens and permanent residents to request the immigration of certain family members to the...
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Jul 17, 20241 min read
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Ilegal Immigration Across the Border Decreased by Approximately 40% in the First Quarter of 2024
The number of immigrants attempting to cross the United States-Mexico border decreased by more than 40% in the months of January,...
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Jul 5, 20241 min read
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The United States now Offers Payment of the Visa Application Fee Through Pix
The Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil have made the option to pay the application fee (MRV) through Pix available...
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Jun 27, 20241 min read
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The Department of State Posted The July 2024 Visa Bulletin
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published the July 2024 Visa Bulletin. In addition to final action dates and dates for filing, it...
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Jun 14, 20241 min read
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President Biden Suspends Asylum Claims at the Border
Faced with increasing political pressure related to the influx of migrants at the southern U.S. border, President Joe Biden signed an...
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Jun 11, 20241 min read
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Vermont will Grant Work Permits to Undocumented Immigrants
Starting in September 2024, undocumented immigrants living in the state of Vermont will be able to obtain professional licenses,...
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May 31, 20241 min read
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Full Refund in Cases of Canceled or Delayed Flights in the United States
The administration of President Joe Biden recently enacted regulations aimed at ensuring a fairer and more transparent experience for...
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May 2, 20242 min read
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Brazil Extends Visa Waiver for Tourists from the United States, Australia and Canada
The Brazilian government has extended for another year the visa exemption for tourists from the United States, Canada, and Australia,...
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Apr 19, 20242 min read
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Tax Return Season in the United States
The annual period designated as "Tax Season" in the United States is a fiscal obligation during which taxpayers must prepare and submit...
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Apr 12, 20241 min read
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Increase in Immigration Fees
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced significant adjustments to immigration and naturalization...
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Apr 1, 20242 min read
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Distinction between Adjustment of Status x Change of Status
The expressions "change of status" and "adjustment of status" are legal terms related to an immigrant's situation within the United...
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Mar 21, 20241 min read
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Distinction Between Citizenship x Residence
Citizenship and residence in the United States are distinct concepts, each with its own rights and responsibilities. United States...
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Mar 7, 20241 min read
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United States and Physiotherapy Professionals
The United States offers an interesting job market for professionals in various fields, particularly in the field of science. Physical...
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Mar 1, 20242 min read
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Global Entry
Global Entry is a pre-approval program for international travelers arriving in the United States. It was developed by the U.S. Customs...
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Feb 22, 20241 min read
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Learn about Extraordinary Ability
To obtain a visa based on extraordinary abilities in the United States, such as the O-1 visa or the EB-1A category, requires the...
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Jan 9, 20241 min read
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What Qualifies as Exceptional Ability?
The term "exceptional ability" is defined as a level of expertise or specialization significantly above the "normal" found in the fields...
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Jan 9, 20241 min read
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Get to Know the Reentry Permit
The Reentry Permit refers to a document issued by the United States for lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) who wish to...
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Dec 4, 20231 min read
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Small Business
In the United States' business landscape, immigrants play a significant role representing 18% of business owners with employees and...
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Oct 20, 20231 min read
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Agreement Between USA and Portugal favors Brazilians
The international treaty signed between the United States and Portugal has come into effect, enabling the issuance of the E visa...
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Oct 20, 20231 min read
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Requirements to be Considered Advanced Degree in USA
The North American market has increasingly attracted highly skilled professionals with advanced degrees due to its job market value,...
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Oct 9, 20231 min read
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