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 […]
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. […]
Who can petition for me for a family visa in the U.S.?
If you are considering migrating to the United States through family ties, the first thing you need to understand is who can file a family visa petition on your behalf. U.S. immigration law allows U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) to sponsor certain family members, aiming to reunite families while respecting the […]
Why investing in the U.S. remains a strategic decision with the EB-5 visa?
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 […]
EB1 for Swimmers: Would You Apply?
CONTENTS What’s the EB-1 Visa? The EB-1 and its Subcategories Defining Extraordinary Ability Checklist of Achievements Follow Their Stroke Get the latest information Suscribe to our newsletter and receive on your inbox every Monday everything you need to know on US Immigration You’ve won medals. You’ve broken records. Maybe you’ve stood on a podium while […]