Pinho Law Blog
Honest analysis, in plain language
Guides, comparisons, and practical decisions for Brazilians navigating the US legal system. Every article reviewed by Dra. Izi Pinho.
- Immigration·8 min
Green card through marriage: the complete 2026 guide for Brazilians
Marriage to a US citizen is the most emotional and most scrutinized path in the system. Done right: green card in 10–16 months. Done wrong: denial with a 10-year bar.
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H-1B 2026: the $100K fee, wage-weighted lottery, and what it means for Brazilians
The H-1B you remember — random lottery, $780 fee, 85K cap — is gone. The 2026 H-1B is a high-wage product. And the alternative — EB-2 NIW — has never been more attractive for Brazilians.
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L-1A for Brazilian executives: the definitive 2026 guide
Your Brazilian company has 1+ year of operations and needs an executive in the US? L-1A is the tool. With planning, it becomes a permanent green card via EB-1C in 18–24 months.
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US naturalization: when and how to apply in 2026 (Brazilian's guide)
Green card is status. Citizenship is a right. After 5 years as LPR (or 3 married to USC), you close the loop — without losing Brazilian citizenship.
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EB-5 for Brazilians in 2026: the fastest green card in the world — if done right
$800K capital + well-documented source of funds = conditional green card in 14–18 months. Brazilians have a rare edge: CURRENT set-aside in April 2026.
Read article → - Business·7 min
How Brazilians open a US company in 2026: the real step-by-step
Opening a FL LLC costs $125 in filing fees. What makes the company actually work is the 6 steps after that — where Brazilians get stuck.
Read article → - Real Estate·7 min
Buying US real estate through an LLC: a complete 2026 guide for Brazilians
Buying in your own name is simple. It's also expensive in estate tax, bad for privacy, and legally fragile. An LLC fixes it — if set up right.
Read article → - Immigration·8 min
Trump Gold Card vs EB-2 NIW in 2026: what actually changes for Brazilians
Two paths. One costs five million dollars. The other costs under $15K in attorney fees. Both deliver a green card — for the right profile.
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