Expiration of family reunification parole: scenarios and legal options

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 […]

Gold Card for high net worth Latin Americans: decisions beyond the first million dollars

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 […]

Gold Card in United States: everything you need to know in 2026

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]