Strategic U.S. Immigration for Global Talent & Business.Bold Careers.Ambitious Ventures.Growing Families.
Karina Bugarini Law Studio, PLLC is a law firm specializing in strategic business, employment, and family-based immigration guidance for professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and families building their future in the United States.
.png)
Your story comes first. The immigration strategy follows.
You don't need to know which visa you need. Start with who you are, what you're building, and where you want to go. We'll explore the immigration pathways that align with your goals.
Six ways we help people move forward.
Strategic counsel for every stage of your immigration journey.
We don't prepare paperwork. We design your future.
Most firms focus on visas. We focus on people.
Most firms prepare applications. We design strategies.
Most firms explain forms. We help clients build futures.
“We don't simply prepare immigration cases. We design the legal strategy behind your future.”
Karina Bugarini, Esq.
A cross-border perspective, built on law, diplomacy, and the arts.
Karina Bugarini is the founder of Karina Bugarini Law Studio, PLLC, an attorney licensed to practice in Mexico and the State of New York. Her background combines criminal law practice in Mexico, years devoted to dance, music, and cultural management, binational diplomacy, and immigration practice in the United States.
Her experience spans both humanitarian matters and business and employment-based immigration for professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and investors. That breadth allows her to analyze every case with a broad perspective and design, under her personal direction, a strategy suited to each situation.
Trusted across borders.
“Working with Attorney Karina Bugarini was one of the best decisions I made for my professional career in the United States. She developed a strong strategy for my EB-1A case and guided me through the entire process with professionalism and dedication. My petition was approved without an RFE, and just six months later, I received my U.S. permanent residency. I am truly grateful for her guidance and highly recommend her.”
“Attorney Karina Bugarini made my U.S. tourist visa process smooth and stress-free from beginning to end. She was always professional, responsive, and made sure every detail was properly handled. Thanks to her guidance, I obtained my B-1/B-2 visa without complications. I truly appreciate her support and highly recommend her to anyone looking for reliable immigration legal assistance.”
“Attorney Karina Bugarini is an excellent lawyer, she worked on my H1-B petition, and everything went smoothly with no RFEs, the whole experience was straight forward, and she always explained each step and provided guidance on every evidence document, she is always responsive. I recommend her outstanding practice.”
Strategic thinking for global careers.
O-1 Visa: Extraordinary Ability, Explained
For individuals with a record of extraordinary achievement, the O-1 offers a flexible, employer-sponsored path to work in the U.S.
Read More Permanent Residency & NIWEB-1: Extraordinary Ability as a Path to a Green Card
EB-1 offers permanent residency to individuals at the top of their field — without requiring a job offer or labor certification.
Read More Permanent Residency & NIWUnderstanding EB-2 NIW: Is It the Right Path for Your Career?
The National Interest Waiver rewards impact, not just credentials. Here's how to think about whether your work qualifies.
Read More Employment & CorporateH-1B Specialty Occupation Visas: The Basics
The H-1B remains the most common path for U.S. employers to sponsor foreign professionals in specialty occupations — but timing and structure matter.
Read MoreInitiate Your Case Strategy
Submit your preliminary information for a confidential review by Karina Bugarini, Esq. We represent clients globally.