Santos Lloyd Law Firm, P.C. Announces Promotion of Kris Quadros-Ragar to Partner

Newport Beach, CA • May 14, 2025

Santos Lloyd Law Firm, P.C., un bufete de abogados de inmigración de servicio completo con alcance global, se enorgullece en anunciar la promoción de la abogada Kris Quadros-Ragar, con efecto inmediato. Esto marca un hito importante, ya que Kris se convierte en la primera socia en la historia del bufete, lo que refleja tanto sus destacadas contribuciones como la visión a largo plazo del bufete para el crecimiento y el desarrollo del liderazgo.


Licenciada en Derecho por la Universidad Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC) en Brasil y Master en Derecho (LL.M.) con certificado en Derecho Empresarial por la Facultad de Derecho Gould de la Universidad del Sur de California (USC), Kris aporta una sólida formación académica a su trabajo jurídico. Como abogada licenciada en California, su formación internacional y su experiencia personal como inmigrante ofrecen una perspectiva distinta y valiosa a la práctica global de inmigración del bufete.


Kris está profundamente comprometida a ayudar a los clientes a navegar por las complejidades del sistema de inmigración de EE.UU., combinando la visión jurídica, el pensamiento estratégico y la empatía para apoyar sus objetivos. Su trabajo ha tenido un impacto significativo en el éxito de la empresa y en las vidas de las personas y familias a las que sirve.


Como un bufete de abogados de inmigración de servicio completo con una misión global, reconocemos que un liderazgo fuerte y de principios es esencial para avanzar tanto en los objetivos de nuestros clientes como en el legado de nuestra empresa. La promoción de Kris como nuestra primera socia es un testamento a su talento, integridad, y alineación profunda con los valores que definen Santos Lloyd Law Firm: excelencia, diversidad, e innovación. Su perspicacia y experiencia jugarán un papel vital en la expansión de nuestros servicios y el mantenimiento de los altos estándares que nuestros clientes esperan en los negocios, deportes, entretenimiento y asuntos de inmigración familiar.


Santos Lloyd Law Firm felicita a Kris en esta promoción bien merecida y espera su liderazgo continuo en este nuevo papel.

USCIS Completes FY 2027 H-1B Cap Lottery with New Wage-Based Selection System

By Kris Quadros-Ragar • April 9, 2026
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has concluded the annual H-1B cap lottery for Fiscal Year 2027, with employers and legal representatives now able to check selection outcomes through their registration portals.

Seeking Safety: Asylum as a Universal Human Right

By Kathya Dawe • April 3, 2026
In 1948, the world came together to declare that certain rights are inherent to every human being, regardless of nationality. Chief among these is the right to safety. The Universal Right to Seek Safety The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), specifically Article 14, guarantees that "everyone has the right to

2026 Visa Freeze and Travel Bans

By Juliana LaMendola • March 13, 2026
On January 14, 2026, the Trump administration announced a freeze on immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries . The administration states that this “visa freeze” is intended to review security protocols, “reduce risks,” and control immigration flows. However, the immediate reality is that this change in policy has temporarily suspended visa processing and restricted travel for applicants from numerous countries across the globe. While the legal landscape surrounding these suspensions is highly fluid and subject to change, it is important to consider how this “visa freeze” might impact your current status or immigration plans. The scope of the restrictions varies drastically depending on your country of origin and specific visa category. Most notably, a nationality-based travel ban restricts visa issuance for 19 countries : Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela. Beyond this targeted ban, a broader freeze affects applicants from a designated list of up to 75 countries, leading to indefinite delays for many visa petitions. However, it is important to note that immigrant visa applications first need to be processed through USCIS, which has not paused processing applications from the 75 countries. Thus, it is important to contact an attorney to understand at what point in the process this visa freeze may affect your case. While Brazil is included in the list of 75 countries, at the time of this publication, the freeze does not include non-immigrant visas for Brazil . Non-immigrant visas are granted to foreign nationals seeking to enter the United States on a temporary basis for specific purposes, such as tourism, studying, or temporary work. This means that Brazilian applicants can still safely pursue non-immigrant employment options, such as O visas for individuals with extraordinary ability or P visas for internationally recognized athletes, without being subjected to the current travel bans or suspensions. This alert is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. There are many changes and uncertainties, so please consult with a qualified attorney at Santos Lloyd Law Firm, P.C. to understand how these evolving policies might affect your specific case
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