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Despite Trump’s rigorous speech on immigration, the new presidents remain open to immigrants who want to work or invest in the United States.
Even with a hard speech on immigration during the inauguration of Donald Trump at the White House this week, the direction of the new president will still be open to immigrants who want to work or invest in the country. The Brazilians will be able to organize themselves if they are interested in living and betting on professional life in the US territory.
According to Marcelo Godke, partner of Godke Advogados and specialist in international commercial law, focusing on migration to the United States, the perspective is positive for Brazilian professionals, although the access policy in the country is more protectionist.
“The United States continue to be desired and in need of qualified labor. In my experience, I see that it is valid both for the technically high “umkilled” and so called, which is the work that does not require specific training. The process will certainly be more rigorous, but the acceptance of immigrants in particular with these profiles will be favorable, “says the lawyer.
Since 2021, the United States have recorded record data of immigrants – between January 2023 and January 2024, in search of immigrant visas by Brazilians has increased by 50%and the search for “how to obtain a green card” in search engines such as Google, like Google, like Google, like Google, like Google, like Google, as Google, as Google, as Google, as Google, as Google, as Google, as Google, like Google, 51%grew.
The first step in planning immigration to the United States is to search for the ideal visa for the professional profile. “There are several profiles and you understand what everyone offers. For example, if you are a highly qualified professional, EB2 NIW can be an excellent option because it does not require a job offer, while an EB-3 requires a job offer, “says Godke.
Following this, it is necessary to collect the necessary documentation, such as diplomas and certificates, demonstrating professional qualifications, letters of recommendation of former employers, detailed curriculum with their main results and free from personal documents – such as passport, certified, among the others .
“It is also important to plan initial costs and create a financial reserve, as there are visa commissions and immigration services, as well as airline tickets, transport and accommodation to consider”, warns.
So you know the main types of visa for Brazilians to familiarize and ask for legal advice for the process if they are interested in working and/or investing in the United States:
• Visa EB-1- It is the visa suitable for the so -called “individuals with extraordinary skills”. In this category there are exceptional teachers and multinational researchers and managers. “Apply, support the documentation, the immigration plan and the visa request,” explains Godke.
• Visa EB-2- In this category, it consists of the visa indicated for such “individuals with exceptional skills”. “They are basically entrepreneurs with skills that can offer great benefits to the United States economy,” says the expert.
• Visa EB2 NIW – It is intended for highly qualified or exceptional foreign professionals in sectors such as science, limbs or business. “Allows the exemption of a job offer and a job certification, provided that the candidate shows that his performance will bring significant benefits to the interests of the United States,” he explains.
• Visa EB-3- Suitable for qualified or unqualified workers. “However, it takes a job offer to enter this type of visa,” says Godke.
• Visa H-1B For professionals specialized in sectors such as technology, engineering and medicine. “It takes a university diploma and a job offer,” he adds.
• Visa L-1- In this case, it is for companies that want to transfer their managers to the United States. “The managers with international experience are highly appreciated,” explains Godke.
• Visa O-1- Ideal for people with extraordinary skills in the following areas: science, art, education, business or athletics, recognized at national or international level.
• Visa H-2A- For temporary agricultural workers. “Allows US employers to hire workers for temporary agricultural work,” explains the expert.
• Visa H-2B- For temporary non -agricultural workers. “Allows US employers to hire workers for temporary or non -agricultural seasonal work,” establishes the expert.
• Visa p – In this category, there are athletes, artists and entertainment professionals who will perform in the United States.
• View Q-1- Ideal for cultural exchange. “This is intended for people who want to participate in cultural exchange programs between the United States and other countries,” adds Godke.
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