Pinho Law

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Immigration Law in the USA for Brazilians

500+ cases approved, 90% success rate, 9 years in Orlando. Counsel in Portuguese, English, and Spanish — first visa to citizenship.

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500+
Cases approved
90%
Success rate
CURRENT
Brazil queue
PT/EN/ES
Trilingual
Dra. Izi Pinho, Esq.
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Dra. Izi Pinho, Esq.
Florida Bar #126610 · AILA Member since 2019 · Stetson Law J.D. magna cum laude
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Immigrant Visas (Green Cards)

Permanent residence paths.

EB-1 — Extraordinary Ability

EB-1A / EB-1B / EB-1C.

EB-2 — Advanced Degree Professional

Master's or bachelor's + 5 yrs experience. With PERM and employer sponsorship.

EB-2 NIW

No job offer, no PERM, no sponsor. Brazilians CURRENT in 2026.

EB-3 — Skilled Worker

With PERM and employer sponsorship.

EB-5 — Investor Green Card

$800K Rural/TEA or $1.05M. Brazilians 1.4-year avg.

Marriage to US Citizen

10–13 months. Priority date CURRENT.

Marriage to LPR

F-2A category.

Family-Based Green Card

Spouse, parents, children, siblings.

US Citizenship (N-400)

3 or 5 years. Brazil allows dual citizenship.

Non-Immigrant Visas

Temporary work, investment, and study visas.

L-1A — Intracompany Executive Transfer

Direct EB-1C route (no PERM).

O-1 — Extraordinary Ability

No cap, no lottery.

E-2 — Treaty Investor

⚠️ Brazil is NOT a signatory to the E-2 treaty. However, Brazilians with dual citizenship — Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, among others — may qualify. Contact us to evaluate your profile.

H-1B — Specialty Occupation 2026

$100K fee + lottery.

F-1 — Student

OPT + STEM OPT.

Visa Extension + Change of Status

I-539 / I-129.

Frequently Asked Questions — Immigration

How long does a marriage-based green card (CR-1/IR-1) to a US citizen take?
For marriage to a US citizen via Adjustment of Status (already inside the US), typically 10 to 13 months from filing to approval. Priority date is always CURRENT — there is no Visa Bulletin queue for this category. Cases with well-responded RFEs usually approve within 5 additional months.
Are Brazilians on a queue for EB-2 NIW in 2026?
No. Brazilians are CURRENT (no queue) for EB-1, EB-2 NIW, EB-2 PERM, and EB-3 in the April 2026 Visa Bulletin. EB-5 is also CURRENT across all Reserved categories (Rural/TEA, Urban/TEA, Infrastructure). This window is the best combined timeline for Brazilians since 2018.
Can Brazilians apply for an E-2 Treaty Investor visa?
Not directly — Brazil is NOT an E-2 treaty country. Brazilians only qualify with second citizenship from a treaty country (Portugal, Italy, Grenada, Turkey, Spain, etc.). Without second citizenship, the typical paths are L-1A, EB-5, or EB-2 NIW.
EB-2 NIW vs Trump Gold Card — which to choose in 2026?
EB-2 NIW remains the most solid path for Brazilian professionals: self-petition, no job offer, no PERM, merit-based (Dhanasar 3-prong test). The proposed Trump Gold Card ($5M) does not have final regulations as of April 2026 and does not replace EB-2 NIW for most cases. We assess both paths during the consultation.
US Naturalization — when can I apply?
5 years as a green card holder (continuous residence + physical presence), or 3 years if married to a US citizen. Brazil allows dual citizenship (Constitution Art. 12 §4 II) — you do not lose Brazilian citizenship when naturalizing as American. Average N-400 filing-to-oath: 6 to 12 months.
How does the first immigration consultation work?
Consultation flat fee $250, credited to the case if you proceed. In 60 minutes Dra. Izi assesses your situation, maps viable paths (correct visa, timelines, risks), and you leave with a written plan + per-matter quote. We work in PT/EN/ES — book at pinholaw.com/consultation or WhatsApp (407) 385-4144.
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