Since the 11th of this month, the world has turned its attention to the United States-Mexico border, where thousands of immigrants were waiting to seek refuge in the country. This is due to the end of “Title 42,” an important immigration regulation in the country that, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, allowed the U.S. government to automatically expel all people arriving in the country without a visa or necessary documentation.
Since then, asylum seekers have been interviewed by immigration officials, and those who prove they are being persecuted in their home countries may be allowed to stay in the U.S. until a final determination.
However, lawyer Ingrid Domingues McConville warns Brazilians about this type of visa. Those not “eligible for asylum” may be deported. It is very difficult, or almost impossible, for the American Immigration to grant political asylum to Brazilians because this type of case is very complex, even though the rule for obtaining the visa is the threat to the life of the applicant with persecution in their home countries due to their race, religion, nationality, association with a particular social group, or political opinion. Brazilians are seeking asylum for reasons related to the economic difficulties of the country and political disagreements. Only on these grounds is it very difficult to have asylum granted. It is necessary to prove a “well-founded fear” of returning to Brazil.
It is clear that the interest of many Brazilians in immigrating to the U.S. increased significantly after the last presidential election, with the search for immigration processes increasing exponentially in various American immigration offices since the election results. Many entrepreneurs are deciding to migrate their businesses and investments to the United States, and for that, there are various legal paths leading to legal residence in the country. Work visas are the most sought after because a well-qualified Brazilian professional with proven education and experience can join those who have already achieved the coveted Green Card.
According to the Itamaraty (Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs), approximately 1.8 million immigrants from Brazil (including legal and undocumented) live in America. The estimate is that this number will reach two million people this year.
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- Ingrid Domingues-McConville founded DM VISA LAW – Domingues McConville, P.A. in 1995. She has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1995 and a member of the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida. Ingrid earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, and her law degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in Cleveland, Ohio. With 28 years of experience in Immigration Law, Ingrid has represented clients throughout the United States and worldwide, addressing both business and family immigration matters. She has helped companies and individuals obtain visas and permanent residency in the United States. Ingrid plays a significant role in the Brazilian community in South Florida and throughout the United States, providing much-needed guidance and legal advice.