Articles on U.S. immigration.
Written personally by Marília — no ghostwriter, no outsourcing. Visas, processes, USCIS timelines, RFE, NOID, and real legal strategy.
L-1 Visa for Brazilian Companies Opening U.S. Operations: A Practical Guide
Brazilian companies expanding to the U.S. typically lean on the L-1 to move executives and specialized employees. Here's what USCIS expects on corporate structure, role description, and the four failure patterns that kill these petitions before review.
The O-1 Visa for Brazilian Tech Founders: Beyond the YC Application
For Brazilian founders building U.S. startups, the O-1A is often the most realistic path. Here's what counts as extraordinary ability in tech, how USCIS reads the eight criteria in 2026, and where founders most often misposition their case.
EB-2 NIW in 2026: Why the Bar Has Risen and How to Position Your Case
USCIS approval rates for EB-2 NIW dropped from roughly 96% to around 43% between FY2023 and FY2024. The cases didn't change — the evidentiary bar moved. Here's what shifted under the Matter of Dhanasar framework and how serious cases are positioned now.
K-1 Visa Interviews at U.S. Consulates: Preparing Brazilian Fiancées for a Tough Day
K-1 cases from Brazil draw extra scrutiny — São Paulo and Rio consulates are known for direct questioning on timing, finances, and intent. Here's what consular officers actually look for and the preparation that survives the interview.
EB-5 in 2026: What to Ask Before Investing USD 800,000 in a Regional Center
EB-5 still works after the 2022 Reform Act, but the due diligence bar is higher. Eleven questions to ask the regional center before signing — and the red flags that should end the conversation regardless of how attractive the headline returns look.