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Jul 25, 20242 min read

U.S. Visa for Immigrants

The American immigrant visa is a type of visa that allows individuals to permanently move to the United States. Unlike non-immigrant...

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Jul 22, 20241 min read

A Non-Immigrant American Visa

A non-immigrant visa is an authorization placed in your passport that allows temporary travel to the United States. Typically,...

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Jul 17, 20241 min read

Family-Based Petitions

Family-based petitions allow American citizens and permanent residents to request the immigration of certain family members to the...

Ilegal Immigration Across the Border Decreased by Approximately 40% in the First Quarter of 2024

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Jul 5, 20241 min read

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,...

The United States now Offers Payment of the Visa Application Fee Through Pix

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Jun 27, 20241 min read

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...

U.S. Government Announces Measures to Protect Undocumented Immigrants

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Jun 21, 20242 min read

U.S. Government Announces Measures to Protect Undocumented Immigrants

On Tuesday, the 18th, President Joe Biden announced a comprehensive reform package that promises to transform the lives of thousands of...

The Department of State Posted The July 2024 Visa Bulletin

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Jun 14, 20241 min read

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...

President Biden Suspends Asylum Claims at the Border

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Jun 11, 20241 min read

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...

Vermont will Grant Work Permits to Undocumented Immigrants

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May 31, 20241 min read

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 23, 20241 min read

Explore PERM

The Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) is a U.S. government initiative designed to streamline the hiring of foreign workers for...

Accumulation of Green Cards Increases by 8% in March

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May 16, 20241 min read

Accumulation of Green Cards Increases by 8% in March

The National Visa Center (NVC) of the Department of State has registered an increase in the accumulation of immigrant visas (IV), rising...

Full Refund in Cases of Canceled or Delayed Flights in the United States

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May 2, 20242 min read

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...

Brazil Extends Visa Waiver for Tourists from the United States, Australia and Canada

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Apr 19, 20242 min read

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 12, 20241 min read

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 1, 20242 min read

Increase in Immigration Fees

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced significant adjustments to immigration and naturalization...

Distinction between Adjustment of Status x Change of Status

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Mar 21, 20241 min read

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 15, 20242 min read

Temporary Work Visa H-1B

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows highly skilled foreign professionals to work in the United States in specialized...

Distinction Between Citizenship x Residence

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Mar 7, 20241 min read

Distinction Between Citizenship x Residence

Citizenship and residence in the United States are distinct concepts, each with its own rights and responsibilities. United States...

United States and Physiotherapy Professionals

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Mar 1, 20242 min read

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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Feb 22, 20241 min read

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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