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We are a boutique law firm dedicated to providing premium services for those wishing to immigrate to the U.S.A. employer (e.g. E2, L1, H-1B, O1, P, etc.).

HJC-LAW sets itself apart by providing tailor-made, top-quality services, offered at competitive prices. We specialize in visas that do not require sponsoring from a U.S. EB2-NIW and EB-1A), but we also assist clients with other types of visas, such as non-immigrant visas or visas that require a job offer (e.g. We are a small team – always headed by an attorney – that takes on few cases, to ensure

every case receives the personalized attention it deserves. Quality over quantity – always. Further information: www.hjc-law.com
Or reach out to us at: [email protected] / [email protected]

10/31/2025

DHS ENDS AUTOMATIC E.A.D. EXTENSION
29-Oct-2025

The Department of Homeland Security has announced a final rule that will end the practice of automatically extending employment authorization documents. Aliens who file to renew their E.A.D. on or after 30-Oct-2025 will no longer receive an automatic extension.

IMPORTANT: We urge all aliens with an E.A.D. to check its expiration date. Ideally, aliens should file to renew their E.A.D. up to 180 days before its expiration.

Before, while USCIS was reviewing an EAD extension, the beneficiary would automatically receive an extension worth hundreds of days. As such, the worker could continue working while their E.A.D. renewal was being processed. That is no longer the case, and as soon as the E.A.D. expires, the worker should stop working.

There are a few narrow exceptions to the above, such as certain workers under Temporary Protected Status (TPS). As such, it is safest to assume that most cases will not extend automatically.

>>The Draft of Final Rule can be found here: https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2025-19702/removal-of-the-automatic-extension-of-employment-authorization-documents
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DHS ENCERRA EXTENSÃO AUTOMÁTICA DO E.A.D.

O Departamento de Segurança Interna dos EUA (DHS) anunciou uma regra final que encerrará a prática de estender automaticamente os Documentos de Autorização de Emprego (E.A.D.). Estrangeiros que solicitarem a renovação da E.A.D. a partir de 30 de outubro de 2025 não receberão mais a extensão automática.

IMPORTANTE: Recomendamos que todos os estrangeiros com E.A.D. verifiquem a data de validade do documento. Idealmente, a renovação deve ser solicitada com até 180 dias de antecedência da data de expiração.

Anteriormente, enquanto o USCIS analisava a solicitação de renovação do E.A.D., o beneficiário recebia automaticamente uma extensão válida por centenas de dias. Assim, o trabalhador podia continuar exercendo suas atividades enquanto aguardava a renovação. Isso não é mais permitido, e assim que o E.A.D. expirar, o trabalhador deverá interromper suas atividades.

09/05/2025

USCIS CHANGES METHODS FOR PAYING FEES
29-Aug-2025

>>Summary:
USCIS has just announced that, as of August 29, 2025, USCIS fees may also be paid through electronic debit from a U.S. bank account by filling out Form G-1650.

Currently, fees can be paid through checks, money orders, credit and debit cards (linked to a U.S. bank account and by using Form G-1450) and now Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions as well.

IMPORTANT: From 28-Oct-2025 onwards, USCIS will only accept payment via ACH debit transactions (Form G-1650) and cards (Form G-1450), unless an exception applies. That is, payment via checks or money orders will become the exception.

>>More information:
USCIS is not supported by taxpayer’s funds, but by the fees it charges for its services. It is thus very strict in this regard. Failure to submit the appropriate fee at filing will usually result in a case’s rejection (or, if lucky, a warning to submit the correct payment).

USCIS does not accept payments from foreign banks. All payments must be from a U.S. bank and in USD. USCIS does not accept payments in cash.

Until recently, USCIS would accept payments via money orders and checks. This was the preferred method of payment for many petitioners, given their lack of access to U.S. bank accounts. Starting in October, that is likely to change. Heeding an Executive Order pushing for modernizing the U.S.’s payment methods, USCIS is trying to go paperless, at least insofar as its fees are concerned.

The first change is the acceptance of ACH payments, which are direct debit transactions between USCIS and a U.S. bank. This can be done via Form G-1650 or online, at Pay.gov.

The second change, as mentioned, is a push to stop receiving checks and money orders.

This will leave petitioners unable or unwilling to open a U.S. bank account with some options:

- Having someone (like your attorney) pay on your behalf
- Requesting a paper payment exemption (Form G-1651 – limited cases)
- Using a prepaid card linked to a U.S. bank (Form G-1450)

In any case, always take care to fill out all information accurately, ensure there are sufficient available funds and warn the bank not to block such transactions.

>>The Official Policy Alert is available here:
https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.uscis.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fdocument%2Fpolicy-manual-updates%2F20250829-ElectronicPayments.pdf/1/01010198f7000586-2dc30e71-ed90-4494-a204-06e20a3d9d66-000000/8Nn-drWVSlk00YKFcScGukDAR6O6768rV5isAF5gsTM=420

12/12/2024

𝗢𝗽çõ𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗹é𝗺 𝗱𝗼 𝗘𝗕2-𝗡𝗜𝗪: O EB2-NIW é uma boa opção para imigrar aos EUA... mas não é a única! No vídeo de hoje resumimos três outros vistos (EB-1A, L-1A e E2) que também podem servir de porta de entrada para os EUA, inclusive para aqueles sem oferta de emprego.

Link: https://youtu.be/WWoVpKhuMMk?si=pjR67GEvaPIyVdij

0:00 – Apresentação
02:05 – EB-1A
10:55 – L-1A
17:55 – E2
26:35 - Conclusões

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𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗕𝟮-𝗡𝗜𝗪: The EB2-NIW is a great option to immigrate to the US …. but it’s not the only one! In today’s video, we summarize three other visas (EB-1A, L1-A, and E2) that may also allow you to live in the US, even if you do not have a work offer or sponsor.

Link: https://youtu.be/WWoVpKhuMMk?si=pjR67GEvaPIyVdij

0:00 – Introduction
02:05 – EB-1A
10:55 – L-1A
17:55 – E2
26:35 - Conclusions

11/13/2024

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘀 – 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗼𝘀: Quais são os tipos de vistos? Como descubro a validade do meu visto? “Visto” e “Status” são a mesma coisa? Descubra as respostas a essas e outras perguntas em nosso segundo vídeo de Tira-Dúvidas, disponível aqui:
https://lnkd.in/dU5PYupr

Lá analisamos: (1) Os tipos de vistos e como interpretar um visto; (2) O que é “status” e como se diferencia dos vistos; e (3) Respondemos algumas dúvidas recorrentes sobre vistos. Um bom vídeo introdutório para quem está começando a se familiarizar com o assunto.

0:00 Apresentação
01:49 Vistos
05:51 Status
08:42 Dúvidas mais comuns

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𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀 – 𝗔𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: What are the different types of visa? How long does my visa last? Are “Visa” and “Status” the same thing? Find out the answers to these questions and more in our second Q&A video, available here:
https://lnkd.in/dU5PYupr

There we analyze: (1) The types of visas and how to read a visa; (2) What is “status” and how it differs from visas; and (3) We answer some common question about visas. A good introductory video for those becoming familiar with US visas.

0:00 Introduction
01:49 Visas
05:51 Status
08:42 Most common questions

11/12/2024

Em nosso vídeo recente sobre o Presidente Trump e EB2-NIW (disponível aqui: https://youtu.be/8_UOMPBt8bA?si=HXKpwCbUN7-qSWur) comentamos que, não obstante a linguagem forte do presidente contra imigração, Donald Trump tinha, no passado, feito uma distinção entre imigração legal e Ilegal, tolerando ou até encorajando o tipo legal.

Agora, em recente entrevista à NBC (disponível aqui: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trump-says-no-price-tag-mass-deportation-plan-rcna179178), o Presidente-eleito voltou a reforçar essa distinção: “Queremos que as pessoas entrem [...], mas elas têm de vir com amor ao país. Elas precisam entrar legalmente”.

Esse esclarecimento é um bom sinal para aqueles buscando meios legais de migrar para os EUA, como é o caso dos pleiteantes de vistos EB2-NIW. Seguiremos acompanhando o Presidente-eleito e ficamos na torcida por mais sinais de uma política pró-imigração (legal)!

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In our previous video about President Trump and EB2-NIW (available here: https://youtu.be/8_UOMPBt8bA?si=HXKpwCbUN7-qSWur), we noted that, notwithstanding his strong rhetoric against immigration, President Trump had, in the past, seemed to differentiate clearly between legal and ILlegal immigration, tolerating or even encouraging the former.

Now, at a recent interview for NBC (available here: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trump-says-no-price-tag-mass-deportation-plan-rcna179178), the President-elect once again made this distinction, noting: “We want people to come in […] but they have to come in with love for the country. They have to come in legally.”.

This should come as a relief to all those seeking legal entry to the U.S. through such visas as the EB2-NIW. We will continue to monitor the situation and hope for more encouraging signs from the new president!

11/08/2024

Donald J. Trump reeleito à Casa Branca! Como isso pode afetar o EB2-NIW? Vale lembrar que meses atrás já publicamos um vídeo analisando a questão. Assista-o aqui:
https://youtu.be/8_UOMPBt8bA?si=kQQRf1kny8NlNiY7

Para mais informações: www.hjc-law.com
Ou entre em contato: [email protected] / [email protected]

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Donald J. Trump back in the White House! How will this affect the EB2-NIW? Months ago we published a video precisely on that topic. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/8_UOMPBt8bA?si=kQQRf1kny8NlNiY7

If you would like to know more, feel free to contact us at:
www.hjc-law.com
[email protected]
[email protected]

10/02/2024

O USCIS soltou hoje (2-Out-2024) uma atualização ao seu manual de orientações (o Policy Manual) esclarecendo alguns pontos sobre a forma de se julgar os vistos EB-1. No geral, os esclarecimentos ajudam os imigrantes.

Se quiser saber mais sobre o EB-1A, sinta-se à vontade para entrar em contato conosco por meio de um de nossos e-mails e agendaremos uma consulta gratuita com um de nossos advogados.

Informações de contato:
[email protected]
[email protected]

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USCIS has published today (2-Oct-2024) an update to its Policy Manual, clarifying a few issues regarding how officers should analyze EB-1 cases.

Overall, the update is helpful to immigrants.

If you would like to know more about the EB-1A, feel free to contact us via one of our emails, and we will arrange a free consultation with one of our lawyers.

Further information: www.hjc-law.com
Or reach out to us at: [email protected] / [email protected]

09/20/2024

Trump + EB-2/NIW:
O que acontece se Donald Trump for reeleito? Como isso pode impactar o EB-2/NIW? Teremos mais aprovações? Mais rejeições? O que vai mudar? Quantos EB-2/NIW cada presidente aprovou? Descubra as respostas a essas perguntas em nosso vídeo inaugural de Tira-Dúvidas, disponível aqui: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_UOMPBt8bA. Lá analisamos: (1) Como que o Trump poderia alterar o EB-2/NIW pelas vias legais; (2) Se o Trump aprovou menos EB-2/NIW quando era presidente; e (3) O que o Trump tem dito sobre o assunto em sua campanha para a reeleição. As conclusões e números descobertos podem te surpreender...

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Trump + EB-2/NIW:
What happens if Donald Trump is reelected? How will this impact the EB-2/NIW? Will we see more approvals? More denials? What might change? How many EB-2/NIWs has each president approved? Find out the answers to these questions in our inaugural Q&A video, available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_UOMPBt8bA. There we analyze: (1) How Trump might alter the EB-2/NIW through legal channels; (2) If Trump approved less EB-2/NIW during his presidency; and (3) What Trump has said about this topic in his reelection campaign. The numbers and conclusions we have uncovered might just surprise you…

Mais informações: www.hjc-law.com
Ou entre em contato: [email protected] / [email protected]

09/17/2024

Constitution & Citizenship Day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution & honoring of all U.S. Citizens. Today we celebrate the foundational principles of our country & the spirit of the American dream!

09/11/2024

Today marks 23 years since tragedy struck American soil. Let us honor the courage and sacrifice of our first responders and the resilience of our communities.

Our hearts remain with the families who continue to grieve their loved ones.

We will never forget.

09/05/2024

Attention Adjustment of Status Applicants:
In April 2024, USCIS announced a new rule increasing the automatic extension of the expiration date printed on the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) of certain applicants. To these applicants, the expiration date would be extended by up to 540 days while their application is pending. This rule applies to those who, among other requirements, filed their Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization) to renew their EAD before the expiration date printed on the EAD.
Source: www.uscis.gov/eadautoextend.

If you would like to know more about EAD or whether your category is eligible for this automatic extension, please contact us at:

[email protected]
[email protected]

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Atenção solicitantes de Ajuste de Status:
Em abril de 2024, o USCIS anunciou uma nova regra que aumenta a extensão automática da data de vencimento do Documento de Autorização de Trabalho (EAD). Nesses casos, o vencimento do EAD é prorrogado por até 540 dias enquanto a solicitação de renovação estiver pendente. Essa extensão se aplica a casos em que, dentre outros requisitos, o Formulário I-765 (Solicitação de Autorização de Trabalho) para renovação do EAD foi submetido antes do vencimento da referida EAD.
Fonte: www.uscis.gov/eadautoextend.

Se você quer saber mais sobre o EAD ou se a sua categoria é elegível para essa extensão automática, por favor entre em contato:

[email protected]
[email protected]

09/03/2024

If you own a company, you might be able to transfer yourself to the U.S. to live and work there under the L-1 visa.

The L-1A Visa enables a U.S. employer to transfer an executive or manager from one of its affiliated foreign offices to one of its offices in the U.S.

This type of visa allows investors to open an affiliate or subsidiary of their company in the U.S. and transfer executives to oversee the operations of their new business entity in the U.S.

The “L-1A new office” (the newly formed company in the U.S.) can petition on behalf of the executive or manager to be temporarily transferred to the U.S.

If you would like to know more about the L-1A visa and whether you and your company meet the legal requirements for this type of visa, feel free to contact us and schedule an appointment:

[email protected]
[email protected]

-LAW -1A -1

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Se você tem sua própria empresa, é possível se transferir para trabalhar e morar lá com o visto L-1.

O Visto L-1A permite que um empregador dos EUA transfira um executivo ou gerente de uma de suas empresas para um de seus escritórios nos EUA.

Esse tipo de visto permite que investidores abram uma afiliada ou subsidiária de sua empresa estrangeira nos EUA e transfiram seus executivos para supervisionar as operações de sua nova entidade comercial nos EUA.

O “novo escritório L-1A” (a empresa recém-formada nos EUA) pode fazer uma petição em nome do executivo ou gerente beneficiário para ele/ela ser transferido temporariamente para os EUA.

Se quiser saber mais sobre o visto L-1A e se você e sua empresa atendem aos requisitos legais para esse tipo de visto, sinta-se à vontade para entrar em contato conosco e agendar uma consulta:

[email protected]
[email protected]

-LAW -1A -1

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