In Brazil, thousands aspire to immigrate to the United States, in search of better conditions of life, work or study. Doubts about the migratory process are frequent, since there are numerous types of visas and processes, with different procedures of request and obtaining. Moreover, it is not enough to merely pick a visa among the list of possibilities; it is necessary to choose a visa that is ideal for the profile of the applicant and for his or her purpose in the American territory. This material is intended to be a handbook to assist any citizen who wants to know more about the legal issues of immigration in the United States, with clear and accessible information.

About Our Sponsor Bicalho Consultoria Legal is a company specialized in legal and accounting consulting and other business solutions in Brazil and abroad. Throughout its history of more than 16 years as a full service office, Bicalho has always excelled in technical improvement and strategic positioning. It has a diversified portfolio of services and acts with a tailored approach, adapted to the reality of its clients, enabling the full development of the business and achieving the desired results. Bicalho has subsidiaries in Brazil, the US and Portugal. This structure provides legal support to clients in a global way, meeting their international demands and needs.
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