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Buying Real Estate in the US as a Foreigner: FIRPTA, ITIN and Financing
Foreign non-residents can buy property in the US without a visa, but FIRPTA withholds 15% on sale, FHA no longer…
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Publicações sobre B-1/B-2 Visa
Coverage and updates related to this visa.
Living Abroad
US Visas: 7 Myths and Truths That Define Who Immigrates Legally
A practical guide to separating myths from truths about American visas: B1/B2, EB-2 NIW, marriage-based green card, social media, residency,…
US Visa Denied: 7 Common Mistakes Made by International Applicants
Learn the most common reasons for US visa denial, from INA Section 214(b) to DS-160 errors, and how to strengthen…
Living Abroad
$15,000 Visa Bond for B-1/B-2 Visitors: The Pilot Program
The U.S. Department of State launched an experimental program requiring a refundable deposit for certain tourism and business visa applicants.
Living Abroad
B-1/B-2 Visa: Can You Job Hunt in the United States?
Learn what the B-2 tourist visa and the B-1 business visa allow regarding interviews, networking, remote work, and job searching.
Living Abroad
US Consulate Interview: Complete Step-by-Step Guide 2026
Practical guide to the B-1/B-2 visa interview at US consulates in Brazil: scheduling, documents, common questions, and how to improve…
Pause on Immigrant Visas in the USA: What Still Works
Understand the pause in immigrant visa issuance for 75 countries, who is affected, and which alternatives remain available in 2026.
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Birth Tourism: Why Your B-2 Visa May Be Denied
Pregnant travelers heading to the U.S. to give birth face stricter consular rules and an unsettled legal landscape around birthright…
Living Abroad
US Consulate Visa Interview: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Practical guide to the B-1/B-2 interview at US consulates in Brazil: DS-160, MRV fee, CASV, common questions, and how to…
Living Abroad
B-1/B-2 Visa for the 2026 World Cup: Current Wait Times and What You Need to Know
Brazilians heading to the 2026 World Cup face long appointment backlogs for the B-1/B-2 visa. Check current wait times, the…
U.S. Tourist Visa Denial: Reasons and How to Avoid Them
Understand the main reasons for U.S. visa denials, including Section 214(b), lack of ties, and immigration fraud, and learn how…
Legal Pathways to Immigrate to the U.S.: A Visa Guide
Explore the main temporary and permanent visas for the U.S., including H-1B, EB-2 NIW, EB-5, and family-based Green Cards, and…
Living Abroad
Buying Real Estate in the US as a Foreigner: FIRPTA, ITIN and Financing
Victoria Harper
Living Abroad
B-1/B-2 Visa for the 2026 World Cup: Current Wait Times and What You Need to Know
Victoria Harper