by AG Immigration | Jul 10, 2023 | Our Blog
The Benefits of Immigration for American Businesses and Economy As a nation of immigrants, the United States has always been enriched by those who come from other parts of the world to make a new life. More recently, there has been increased debate about the impact of... 
by AG Immigration | May 30, 2023 | In the News
AG Immigration has been featured on AeroTime! How severe is the pilot shortage in the US? Or rather, does the crisis actually exist? Last Sunday (5/28/23), AeroTime – an online news platform specialized in aviation – published a story analyzing pilot... 
by AG Immigration | May 16, 2023 | Our Blog
American workers are more content than ever, according to The Conference Board Job Satisfaction 2023. The report finds improved satisfaction across nearly all 26 components—with gains in non-compensation factors like work-life balance outpacing even those from... 
by AG Immigration | May 11, 2023 | Our Blog
Felipe Alexandre: the end of Title 42 In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the United States implemented Title 42, a public health policy that allowed the government to turn back individuals who were attempting to enter the country at the border. However, when the... 
by AG Immigration | May 11, 2023 | In the News
AG Immigration has been featured on Yahoo and Florida Today! Immigration attorney Felipe Alexandre, managing partner at AG Immigration, had an opinion article about the end of Title 42 published by Florida Today and Yahoo (the #1 most popular news website in America)... 
by AG Immigration | May 6, 2023 | Our Blog
Is it worth paying the $2,500 premium processing fee for an EB-2 NIW visa? Up until November of last year, the answer would have been a loud YES. But due to the recent retrogression of the Visa Bulletin, paying $2,500 for premium processing may not get you your green... 
by AG Immigration | May 1, 2023 | In the News
AG Immigration has been featured in the Times of San Diego! AG Immigration’s managing partner, Felipe Alexandre, had his article titled “Opinion: For Public Safety and Trust, California Must Pass the Immigrant Rights Act” published by the Times of San... 
by AG Immigration | May 1, 2023 | Our Blog
Andrey Chmut, a saxophone player that hasn’t been able to visit his family in Ukraine for over a year, has found in America an opportunity to start a new life Andrey Chmut. 30, is a Ukrainian saxophone player who hasn’t been able to see most of his family since... 
by AG Immigration | Apr 24, 2023 | Our Blog
EB2-NIW for Pilots When the pandemic erupted, and pilots from different parts of the globe were faced with border closing and a sudden disruption in the aviation industry, there was a surge of pilots looking to reach the US, the largest aviation market, for job... 
by AG Immigration | Apr 3, 2023 | Our Blog
Immigration Law Trailblazers 2023 AG Immigration’s CEO Rodrigo Costa has been named to The National Law Journal’s list of “Immigration Law Trailblazers 2023”. This award highlights AG Immigration’s work in immigration law and our contributions to the industry.... 
by AG Immigration | Apr 3, 2023 | Our Blog
The Growing Shortage of Dentists in the US According to the American Dental Association (ADA), the US is facing a growing shortage of dentists. The trend is expected to continue in the coming years, as more dentists retire and fewer new dentists enter the workforce.... 
by AG Immigration | Mar 30, 2023 | In the News
AG Immigration has been featured in the New York Law Journal! AG Immigration’s managing partner, attorney Felipe Alexandre, published an article in the New York Law Journal on March 27, 2023. In the article, Alexandre defends the importance of immigrants to US... 
by AG Immigration | Mar 14, 2023 | In the News
AG Immigration has been featured on Disrupt! AG Immigration’s CEO, Rodrigo Costa, published an article in Disrupt about the new wave of Brazilian immigrants coming to the United States. Disrupt brands itself as the “voice of Latino entrepreneurs around the world” and... 
by AG Immigration | Mar 13, 2023 | Our Blog
With the approval of premium processing for the EB2-NIW visa, a petitioner is theoretically able to decide on immigration at a given time and receive the green card less than two months later. Is this a realistic expectation? As I explain in this text, this is not the... 
by AG Immigration | Mar 12, 2023 | Our Blog
Felipe Alexandre – founding partner and managing attorney at AG Immigration – will be one of the speakers at the 2023 edition of the Annual Conference on Immigration Law, organized by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). This is the most... 
by AG Immigration | Feb 15, 2023 | Our Blog
Immigrants Will Be Able To Renew H-1B and L-1 Visas In the US The US State Department recently announced plans to launch a pilot program in 2023 to help immigrants renew their temporary work visas, such as H-1B and L-1, while they remain in the United States. The... 
by AG Immigration | Feb 4, 2023 | Our Blog
Fired or laid off on an H-1B visa? Read our explanation bellow to know what to do. Employees fired or laid off on a H-1B visa In recent months, many tech companies in the United States, like Meta, Twitter, Spotify, Microsoft and Intel have carried out huge layoffs in... 
by AG Immigration | Feb 1, 2023 | Our Blog
As widely reported by Brazilian and international press in recent days, we clarify that the former president of Brazil, Mr. Jair Messias Bolsonaro, hired AG Immigration to represent him in the US regarding his immigration status. HOW CHINESE CITIZENS MAY SEEK ASYLUM... 
by AG Immigration | Dec 14, 2022 | Our Blog
Asylum for Chinese citizens in the US The recent protests in China have showed that many Chinese citizens are worried about their safety and, therefore, looking for options such as seeking asylum in the United States. But are Chinese citizens eligible to seek asylum... 
by AG Immigration | Dec 12, 2022 | Our Blog
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on December 8 important filing updates for petitioners who will be requesting additional H-2B workers for fiscal year 2023 under the upcoming temporary final rule. “We are announcing these updates prior to... 
by AG Immigration | Dec 8, 2022 | In the News
AG Immigration has been featured on Politico. Felipe Alexandre, immigration attorney and partner at AG Immigration, gave an interview to Politico – one of the most influential websites in the US covering politics and policy in America – about the recent protests in... 
by AG Immigration | Nov 4, 2022 | In the News
AG Immigration has been featured on AR/VR Magazine’s website. Rodrigo Costa, CEO of AG Immigration, was interviewed by AR/VR Magazine – publication that covers all things related to augmented reality, virtual reality, 360 content, sim-tech and immersive experiences.... 
by AG Immigration | Nov 3, 2022 | In the News
AG Immigration has been featured on Law.com. Law.com interviewed AG Immigration’s founder e principal attorney, Felipe Alexandre. The story was published on November 2 on the section “How I Started My Own Law Firm”, in which Law.com talk with lawyers about... 
by AG Immigration | Oct 17, 2022 | In the News
AG Immigration has been featured on Bloomberg Law’s “Wake Up Call” daily newsletter. Bloomberg Law is one of the most renowned publications about the legal industry. It provides unique information to legal professionals and legal business in the United States. The... 
by AG Immigration | Sep 2, 2022 | In the News
AG Immigration has been featured on The American Lawyer’s website. The website is published by ALM Media and brings daily news pertinent to the business of law. It’s one of the most relevant websites focused on the legal industry. The news reports centered around AG... 
by AG Immigration | May 5, 2022 | In the News
AG Immigration has been featured on Reuters. Aviation pilots are back in demand in the US, but carriers cannot find enough of them, so foreign pilots are rushing to fill the empty cockpits. This is precisely the starting point of a story published today by Reuters... 
by AG Immigration | Dec 21, 2021 | Our Blog
Airplane pilots shortage in the US benefits pilots from overseas During a Senate hearing on the oversight of the US airline industry on December 15th, the CEO of United Airline told senators that 100 of the company’s planes are grounded due to a shortage of airplane... 
by AG Immigration | Dec 13, 2021 | Our Blog
The EB-1A Extraordinary Ability visa is a visa that permits individuals who have risen to the very top of their respective fields to directly apply for a permanent residence in the US. It is a visa designed to allow the very best individuals in their respective... 
by AG Immigration | Nov 17, 2021 | Our Blog
According to the BLS (Bureau of Labor and Statistics), a government agency that collects and analyzes the essential statistical data of the American labor market, since the popularization of the Internet and mobile telephony in the 1990s, there has never been such a... 
by AG Immigration | Oct 22, 2021 | Our Blog
In the United States, legal permanent residents are those who are entitled to a Green Card, a document that makes it possible to live, work, and study in the country that offers the best opportunities and quality of life on the planet. Many Brazilians dream of having... 
by AG Immigration | Sep 17, 2021 | Our Blog
WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE IN THE USA WITH YOUR FAMILY, WORK IN YOUR AREA OF EXPERTISE, AND HAVE A GREEN CARD? So, you need to know the EB-3 visa. The EB-3 visa, also known as the Green Card for skilled professionals and other workers, is in the third preference of... 
by AG Immigration | Aug 17, 2021 | Our Blog
“EB” (Employment-Based) visas are part of a category created by U.S. immigration to allow specific immigrants to become permanent residents in the United States (Green Card holders) based on career, education, employment, skilled work, or investment... 
by AG Immigration | Aug 5, 2021 | Our Blog
Working in the United States to have a quality of life, security, and to be paid in dollars is the dream of many Brazilians. According to Itamaraty, more than 1.4 million Brazilians are living in the USA. There is one specific city that stands out as one of the best... 
by AG Immigration | Jun 25, 2021 | Our Blog
Green Card is the desired document for those who have the dream of living in the United States, officially known as the U.S. Permanent Resident Card. It is usually granted by the U.S. authorities to immigrants who intend to live and work in the U.S. In the United... 
by AG Immigration | May 29, 2021 | Our Blog
The United States is the favorite destination for Brazilians who want to live abroad, and it is no wonder that it is home to most Brazilians in the world living out of their home. Many reasons influence this decision, such as good job opportunities, safety, quality of... 
by AG Immigration | Apr 6, 2021 | Our Blog
Social Security Number (SSN) is a United States personal identification number, very similar to the CPF in Brazil. Social Security Numbers give the government access to your personal data, and in addition, companies can find information about your financial life. WHO... 
by AG Immigration | Feb 19, 2021 | Our Blog
One of the most common concerns, when a foreign family with children decides to move to the United States, is about the American educational system and where the best schools in the country are located. Undoubtedly, offering a child the opportunity to study in the USA... 
by AG Immigration | Jan 19, 2021 | Our Blog
There has never been such a shortage of IT (Information Technology) professionals in the U.S. as it is today. The number of new companies, startups, and businesses related to computing and technology has resulted in a curious situation, where there are more job... 