Trump suspends citizenship and green cards for 19 countries: legal implications and possible paths
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, […]
The 5 most common mistakes in a family-based petition
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 […]
From constant video calls to a real life plan
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 […]
Family-Based Petitions to United States: the real heart of the immigration system
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 […]
Thanksgiving and migration: 7 legal decisions that make the difference for 2026
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 […]
🎃 Immigration horror stories: mistakes that can turn your dream into a nightmare
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 […]
Migration opportunities from Canada to the United States
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 […]
Case denied: avoid the immigration mistakes that could cost you your visa
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 […]
TPS for Venezuela faces uncertainty: decisions, consequences, and legal alternatives
On October 3, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court (https://www.reuters.com/world/us-supreme-court-lets-trump-strip-temporary-status-venezuelan-migrants-2025-10-03/) voted 6–3 (conservative majority vs. progressive minority) to allow the Trump administration to move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status, TPS (https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status) for Venezuelan nationals. This decision overturned the order of federal judge Edward Chen, who had kept the program in place while litigation continued. In […]
Trump 2025: what you need to know if you plan to move to the United States
Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 has reshaped the immigration landscape in the United States. From his very first day in office, the president has reinstated and deepened restrictive measures that affect both those seeking to enter the country without legal status and those already living in the U.S. under temporary visas. […]
