United States Immigration: Articles

The scene could be straight out of a fiction series: for five million dollars, the current Trump administration would grant permanent residency in the United States. A House of Cards satire? Or an idea leaked from the writers’ room of Succession? Neither. It’s a real campaign proposal aimed at raising billions to reduce the national deficit in exchange […]

CONTENTS Paths to U.S. Immigration Through Investment EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Other Investor Pathways An Important Note Three Financial Hurdles and Business Challenges High Minimum Investment Amounts Funds at Risk and No Guaranteed Return Business Viability and Job Creation Requirements Get the latest information Suscribe to our newsletter and receive on […]

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.

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 […]

LOIGICA’s presence at the SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2025, held in San Diego, was more than an institutional appearance — it was a statement of principles. We were part of one of the world’s most influential events in talent management, alongside global leaders who, like us, believe in a borderless future of work.   During […]

H1B Visa Alternatives: 3 minutes read The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa specifically tailored to foreign workers in specialty occupations who seek to utilize their knowledge and expertise while working and residing in the United States. What is the H1B annual cap and visa lottery? Given the highly competitive nature of this program, an […]

PERM LABOR CERTIFICATION: 3 minutes read The process of obtaining permanent residency or a green card through employment in the United States can be complex and time-consuming. One important step in this process is the PERM labor certification, which acts as an essential requirement for certain employment-based immigrant visa categories. In this blog, we will […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Marriage Green Cards and K1 visas: 3 minutes read When it comes to immigrating to the United States, you may wonder “What’s Love Got to Do with It?” Actually, if you’re interested in bringing your romantic partner, fiance, or spouse to the United States from another country–love matters a lot. There are special circumstances for […]

American immigration – 2 minutes read According to a new article by the New York Times, nearly one million immigrants became Americans in 2022 after the pandemic delayed the process and prevented hundreds of thousands of people from voting in the 2020 election. Notably, this foreign-born surge in American citizens highlights an important trend to […]

Tips Marriage Visa Interview: 3 minutes read *This article does not guarantee a successful interview and issuance of a marriage visa.   One of the most crucial steps of the marriage interview process is the interview with a USCIS agent. The reason this meeting is so important is that the petitioning spouse and the foreign […]

Visas Same-Sex Couples: 3 minutes read It’s #PrideMonth, so we would like to take the time to discuss options for immigration for same-sex couples. Since the Obama administration, same-sex marriage rights have been subject to review and consideration by homeland security. The decree reads the following: Statement from Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano on […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Updated as of November 13, 2025. This text is informational and does not constitute individual legal advice. In recent months, the relationship between Donald Trump’s administration and Gustavo Petro’s government has moved from diplomatic tension to open confrontation. Beyond headlines, many Colombians are asking a very concrete question: Does this affect my chances of traveling, […]

DHS announced an Interim Final Rule that ends the automatic extension of the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) for renewals filed as of October 30, 2025. From that date, before extending the validity of the permit, USCIS will conduct prior screening and vetting. The measure is not retroactive: automatic extensions already granted remain in force until […]

DHS announced an Interim Final Rule that changes how Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewals work: for renewals filed on or after October 30, 2025, automatic extensions will no longer apply to certain categories. From that date forward, USCIS will complete screening and vetting before any extension of EAD validity. The policy signal is clear: tighter […]

The international law firm LOIGICA® informs the public that it has identified misleading posts and fake reviews on digital platforms intended to harm its reputation or create confusion among users. These actions include the improper use of our attorneys’ names and false claims of representation in states where the firm does not directly operate.   […]