Nelson A. Castillo Today, June 27, marks exactly one year since the U.S. Senate passed a comprehensive immigration reform bill. Senators voted 68 to 32 to pass S. 744, entitled "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act." ("Border Security, Economic Opportunity, ... Read more
In recent weeks several media outlets have reported on the thousands of children being detained trying to cross the U.S. border, calling the situation a humanitarian crisis. Due to the large number of children fleeing their countries arriving here, detention centers cannot accommodate them. Parents ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a question from a reader who wants to know what special immigrant juvenile status consists of. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here is a general answer to your questions. Please consult with an attorney ... Read more
In a 52-44 vote, Leon Rodriguez was confirmed by the Senate as the new director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). President Obama nominated him to the position in December 2013 to replace Alejandro Mayorkas, who left the post to become deputy director of the ... Read more
They are calling it a "humanitarian crisis" - the increase in undocumented children attempting to enter the United States illegally, and the conditions they find themselves in once they get here. It is estimated that this year more than 90,000 children will make the dangerous journey from Central America and Mexico and attempt to illegally enter the U.S. These ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wants to know if Mexican professionals can work temporarily in the United States. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on the immigration history of each person. Here is a general answer to your questions. Please consult with a ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wants to know if it is more advantageous to apply for permanent residency through a U.S. citizen parent or a future spouse. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I answer in a ... Read more
August 15 marks two years since the U.S. government began accepting applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). DACA authorizes certain undocumented individuals who arrived in this country before the age of 16, and who meet a number of requirements, to ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer the question of a reader who wants to know if a person in poor health should take the citizenship test. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on the immigration history of each person. Here is a general answer to her questions. For ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a question from an undocumented reader who wants to know how she can help her minor child who is in deportation proceedings. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to her ... Read more
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