United States Immigration: Articles

In September 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration announced a measure that sparked strong reactions among employers, legal professionals, and foreign workers: an additional $100,000 fee for all new H-1B visa petitions, effective September 21, 2025.   The measure was introduced through a presidential proclamation, justified as a way to strengthen domestic competitiveness and ensure that […]

Every year, thousands of people see their plans to live or work legally in the United States cut short because of an avoidable mistake. Aware of this reality, LOIGICA launched a powerful campaign called “Case Denied,” a series of educational videos that reveal the most common immigration errors that can lead to a visa denial […]

In today’s global economy, companies expanding into the United States often face the challenge of bringing along the talent that has been essential to their success. The L1 visa has become the main tool to transfer executives, managers, or employees with specialized knowledge to a U.S. subsidiary or affiliate. Understanding how this process works is […]

Building a successful business in the United States is like producing an iconic studio album: it requires vision, dedication, strategy, and a bit of intuition. But if you don’t plan how to pass it on to your children, your legacy can lose momentum or even disappear. The question thousands of entrepreneurs face every year is: […]

If you are a distinguished professional, artist, executive, scientist, or high-level athlete from Latin America, you have probably heard about EB-1 and O-1 visas for working in the United States. Both recognize extraordinary talent, but they have different objectives, requirements, and benefits. Choosing the right visa depends on your professional trajectory, long-term goals, and the […]

Think of a scene from The Office (U.S. version) where a new employee joins Dunder Mifflin, and everyone is watching closely to see if they’ll fit in, deliver results, and handle the company’s pace. In real life, employers in the U.S. sponsoring an H-1B visa are looking for exactly that: talent that not only masters […]

Do you remember that scene in Rocky, when no one bet on him and yet he ends up in the most important ring in the world? That’s often what the journey looks like for a Latin American professional who wants to take their talent to the United States. They don’t have the famous last name […]

The international firm LOIGICA officially opens its new office in Guadalajara, Jalisco, consolidating a venture that has been in the works for over six years and, according to its CEO, Harry Tapias, “arrives at the perfect time to connect Mexican entrepreneurs with the U.S. market, from the capital of innovation in Mexico”. The city was […]

CONTENTS The EB‑1 Path: A Green Card for Greatness How Soto Checks the Boxes Steps, Pitfalls, and Lessons for Rising Stars Get the latest information Suscribe to our newsletter and receive on your inbox every Monday everything you need to know on US Immigration Juan Soto shook the baseball world last winter. The Dominican slugger left the Bronx, […]

The E2 Visa has its complexities when it regards non-treaty countries. Learn how to obtain an E2 Visa in a non-treaty country and the details of how to get there.

The E2 Visa has its complexities when it regards non-treaty countries. Learn how to obtain an E2 Visa in a non-treaty country and the details of how to get there.

The E2 Visa has its complexities when it regards non-treaty countries. Learn how to obtain an E2 Visa in a non-treaty country and the details of how to get there.

The E2 Visa has its complexities when it regards non-treaty countries. Learn how to obtain an E2 Visa in a non-treaty country and the details of how to get there.

The E2 Visa has its complexities when it regards non-treaty countries. Learn how to obtain an E2 Visa in a non-treaty country and the details of how to get there.

When your family depends on a form Behind every family-based petition there is more than just a case number: there are video calls, birthdays on a screen, and life plans on hold while everyone waits for an answer. In legal terms, the tool is called a family-based petition (usually through Form I-130, Petition for Alien […]

Most migrant families know this dynamic all too well: meetings over video call, birthdays celebrated through a screen, children who only see their grandparents on a phone. In legal terms, the answer to that gap has a technical name: family-based petition. In human terms, it is the decision to stop living at a distance and […]

In public conversations about immigration, the focus is often on employment, extraordinary ability or investment. However, official data points in another direction: the main gateway to permanent residence is still the family. In recent years, more than half of new lawful permanent residents have been admitted through family ties, and some official reports show that […]

On Thanksgiving, many people take stock: what worked this year, what turned out differently than expected, and what cannot stay the same. In migration it is the same: it is not just about “having a visa”, but deciding what place you want your life project in United States to occupy in 2026 and what legal […]

Canada and the United States share one of the most stable and productive relationships in the Western Hemisphere. Throughout history, mobility between the two countries has been a key driver of economic development, talent exchange, and business expansion. In recent years, however, there has been a notable increase in Canadian citizens seeking to cross the […]

Every year, thousands of people see their plans to live or work legally in the United States cut short because of an avoidable mistake. Aware of this reality, LOIGICA launched a powerful campaign called “Case Denied,” a series of educational videos that reveal the most common immigration errors that can lead to a visa denial […]

When your family depends on a form Behind every family-based petition there is more than just a case number: there are video calls, birthdays on a screen, and life plans on hold while everyone waits for an answer. In legal terms, the tool is called a family-based petition (usually through Form I-130, Petition for Alien […]

Most migrant families know this dynamic all too well: meetings over video call, birthdays celebrated through a screen, children who only see their grandparents on a phone. In legal terms, the answer to that gap has a technical name: family-based petition. In human terms, it is the decision to stop living at a distance and […]

In public conversations about immigration, the focus is often on employment, extraordinary ability or investment. However, official data points in another direction: the main gateway to permanent residence is still the family. In recent years, more than half of new lawful permanent residents have been admitted through family ties, and some official reports show that […]

On Thanksgiving, many people take stock: what worked this year, what turned out differently than expected, and what cannot stay the same. In migration it is the same: it is not just about “having a visa”, but deciding what place you want your life project in United States to occupy in 2026 and what legal […]

On Halloween, everyone prepares for costumes, scares, and telling spooky stories. But in the immigration world, the real horror scenes don’t come with masks or ghosts—they come with poorly advised decisions, rushed processes, or false information that can put your future in the U.S. at risk. At LOIGICA®, we have seen how some mistakes—seemingly small—can […]

Canada and the United States share one of the most stable and productive relationships in the Western Hemisphere. Throughout history, mobility between the two countries has been a key driver of economic development, talent exchange, and business expansion. In recent years, however, there has been a notable increase in Canadian citizens seeking to cross the […]

Do you remember that scene in Rocky, when no one bet on him and yet he ends up in the most important ring in the world? That’s often what the journey looks like for a Latin American professional who wants to take their talent to the United States. They don’t have the famous last name […]

The international firm LOIGICA officially opens its new office in Guadalajara, Jalisco, consolidating a venture that has been in the works for over six years and, according to its CEO, Harry Tapias, “arrives at the perfect time to connect Mexican entrepreneurs with the U.S. market, from the capital of innovation in Mexico”. The city was […]

In times of political noise, the most common reaction is to pause. To wait. To hold off until “things become clearer.” But those familiar with immigration investment understand there’s no strategy in paralysis—and that opportunities don’t wait for storms to pass or for the climate to feel “perfect.” Investing in the United States remains, even […]

United States is not just a sports powerhouse — it’s a privileged stage where talent can become a global career. With world-class infrastructure, a calendar packed with high-level competitions, and an audience that moves billions, the country has cemented itself as the epicenter of elite sports. From national teams to individual athletes, thousands dream every […]

The E2 Visa has its complexities when it regards non-treaty countries. Learn how to obtain an E2 Visa in a non-treaty country and the details of how to get there.

The E2 Visa has its complexities when it regards non-treaty countries. Learn how to obtain an E2 Visa in a non-treaty country and the details of how to get there.

The H-1B visa continues to be one of the most sought-after pathways for highly skilled professionals seeking opportunities in the United States. Traditionally, the selection process has been based on a random lottery system. However, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a proposal that could significantly reshape the H-1B registration process. What is […]

The past 48 hours have been filled with confusion surrounding the Presidential Proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, entitled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers”. Initially, the proclamation appeared to require a $100,000 payment for any H-1B worker outside the United States to reenter starting at 12:01 a.m. EDT on September 21, 2025, leading […]

On September 19, 2025, President Trump signed a proclamation that has already shaken the foundations of the H-1B visa program. The order, titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers”, states that beginning at 12:01 a.m. EDT on September 21, 2025, H-1B workers outside of the United States will not be allowed to reenter the […]

In today’s global economy, companies expanding into the United States often face the challenge of bringing along the talent that has been essential to their success. The L1 visa has become the main tool to transfer executives, managers, or employees with specialized knowledge to a U.S. subsidiary or affiliate. Understanding how this process works is […]

Starting a business in the United States is one of the most strategic decisions a foreign entrepreneur can make. It is not only about expanding borders, but about gaining access to the world’s largest market and an unparalleled innovation ecosystem. To achieve this, it is necessary to understand that the legal and tax process is […]

In business, few assets are as valuable — and at the same time as vulnerable — as a brand. It’s not just a logo, a catchy name, or a slogan. A brand embodies reputation, consumer trust, and long-term value. In fact, according to Forbes, intangible assets like brands and intellectual property account for over 80% […]

For many families, family reunification parole was, for a time, a bridge: a way to enter United States under a regulated process while waiting for an immigrant visa based on an already-approved family petition. That bridge was always meant to be temporary, but the government’s recent decision to end all family reunification parole programs has […]

The Gold Card for high net worth Latin Americans is being promoted as a new fast track to residence in United States for those able to contribute 1,000,000 dollars (or more) to the federal government. For many readers in Latin America —business families, company owners, senior executives, diversified investors— the question seems obvious: if I […]

In just a few days, the so-called Gold Card in United States went from being a political announcement to becoming one of the most talked-about topics in the immigration system. The idea is easy to summarize but complex to evaluate: a fast track to permanent residence in exchange for a seven-figure contribution to the federal […]

Amid all the recent immigration changes, one decision directly affects thousands of families from Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti and Honduras: the end of family reunification parole (Family Reunification Parole, FRP). Until very recently, this process was a regulated way for certain beneficiaries of approved family petitions to enter United States while they […]

Talking about migration to United States today without talking about immigration control, estate planning strategy, and asset protection in United States is like watching only half of the movie. In 2025, the combination of more reviews, more data cross-checks, and more discretion for authorities is redefining how families, executives, investors, and global companies relate to […]

As of December 3, 2025, a memorandum from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) ordered the suspension of processing for permanent residence (green card) applications, naturalization, and certain immigration benefits for nationals of 19 countries classified as “high risk.” Among those countries are Cuba, Haiti, and Venezuela, as well as Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Burundi, […]