Santos Lloyd Law Firm, P.C. annonce la promotion de Kris Quadros-Ragar en tant qu'associée

Newport Beach, CA • May 14, 2025


Santos Lloyd Law Firm, P.C., un cabinet d'avocats spécialisé dans le droit de l'immigration et d'envergure internationale, est fier d'annoncer la promotion de l'avocate Kris Quadros-Ragar, avec effet immédiat. Cette promotion marque une étape importante, puisque Kris devient la première associée de l'histoire du cabinet, ce qui reflète à la fois ses contributions exceptionnelles et la vision à long terme du cabinet en matière de croissance et de développement du leadership.


Titulaire d'une licence en droit de l'Université fédérale de Santa Catarina (UFSC) au Brésil et d'un Master of Laws (LL.M.) avec un certificat en droit des affaires de la Gould School of Law de l'Université de Californie du Sud (USC), Kris apporte une solide formation académique à son travail juridique. En tant qu'avocate titulaire d'une licence en Californie, son expérience internationale et son expérience personnelle en tant qu'immigrante offrent une perspective distincte et précieuse à la pratique de l'immigration mondiale du cabinet.


Kris est profondément engagée à aider ses clients à naviguer dans les complexités du système d'immigration américain, en combinant la perspicacité juridique, la réflexion stratégique et l'empathie pour soutenir leurs objectifs. Son travail a eu un impact significatif sur le succès du cabinet et sur la vie des personnes et des familles qu'elle sert.


En tant que cabinet d'avocats spécialisé dans le droit de l'immigration et doté d'une mission mondiale, nous reconnaissons qu'un leadership fort et fondé sur des principes est essentiel pour faire progresser les objectifs de nos clients et l'héritage de notre cabinet. La promotion de Kris en tant que première associée témoigne de son talent, de son intégrité et de son profond alignement sur les valeurs qui définissent le cabinet Santos Lloyd : l'excellence, la diversité et l'innovation. Sa perspicacité et son expérience joueront un rôle essentiel dans l'expansion de nos services et le maintien des normes élevées que nos clients attendent en matière d'affaires, de sport, de divertissement et d'immigration familiale.


Le cabinet Santos Lloyd Law Firm félicite Kris pour cette promotion bien méritée et se réjouit de son leadership continu dans ce nouveau rôle.



October 2026 Visa Bulletin: What a New Fiscal Year Means for Your Green Card Plans

By Santos Lloyd Team • October 15, 2026
October begins a new federal fiscal year, but that does not mean every green card applicant moves to the front of the line. The Department of State’s October 2026 Visa Bulletin sets out the visa availability that applicants in family-sponsored and employment-based preference categories need to review this month.

Flavia Santos Lloyd Named to the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation

By Santos Lloyd Team • October 8, 2026
Santos Lloyd Law Firm takes great pride in announcing that Partner Flavia Santos Lloyd has been invited to join the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation. As a highly selective global network, the organization recognizes legal professionals across both the public and private sectors who embody the absolute highest standards of the practice. Admission to this distinguished group highlights Flavia’s outstanding legal career, professional integrity, and deep impact on the legal community. Our team celebrates Flavia on this well-deserved recognition!

UPDATE: Federal Court Postpones DHS Rule Eliminating “Duration of Status” (D/S)

By Juliana LaMendola • September 22, 2026
On September 14, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a nationwide preliminary injunction in Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security , halting the implementation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) final rule that was scheduled to eliminate “duration of status” (D/S) on September 15, 2026. As a result of this nationwide order, DHS is blocked from enforcing fixed periods of admission for F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and I media representatives while the litigation moves forward. Because the current “duration of status” framework remains in full effect, F, J, and I visa holders are not required to file Form I-539 extension of stay applications to remain in valid status beyond program end dates at this time. Furthermore, restrictions on academic transfers, constraints on enrolling in second programs at the same degree level, 240-day caps on continued employment while extensions are pending, and shortened grace periods do not apply during the injunction. F-1 nonimmigrants retain the full 60-day post-completion grace period, and J-1 holders maintain their 30-day grace period. However, please note that this preliminary injunction is not a final ruling invalidating the rule , and a status conference is scheduled for October 2, 2026, to determine next steps in the litigation. Immediate Practice Tips: Inspect I-94 Travel Records Upon Reentry: F, J, and I visa holders currently admitted under D/S retain their status and should continue to be readmitted under D/S following international travel until the injunction is lifted. However, because the I-94 record controls legal stay, travelers must inspect their CBP-issued Form I-94 immediately upon reentry to confirm the "Admit Until Date" states "D/S" rather than a specific expiration date. If a specific date is mistakenly recorded, contact a local CPB Deferred Inspection Site. Notify HR and Review Workplace Compliance: Employers sponsoring F-1 or J-1 employees should inform HR and hiring managers that the September 15 fixed-period rule is postponed and standard D/S rules govern. This development does not alter standard filing windows or Form I-9 verification procedures for post-completion OPT or STEM OPT extensions.  Maintain Operational Readiness and Defer Unnecessary Filings: Visa holders and employers should defer travel or filing strategy decisions made solely in anticipation of the fixed-admission rule. Because DHS may appeal or the court could alter the timeline on short notice, institutions and visa holders should maintain readiness to adjust plans if implementation resumes. There are many evolving components to this litigation. If you are an F-1, J-1, or I visa holder, sponsoring institution, or employer, you should proactively coordinate with your international student office and legal counsel to protect your status and monitor upcoming court proceedings.
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