Nelson A. Castillo In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to your questions. Please consult with an immigration attorney to receive personalized legal advice before beginning any process. This is the ... Read more
In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week I explain why immigrants should file taxes. Here is the column: A new year has begun and very soon we will be filing our taxes. The law dictates that we have to pay taxes if we live in the United States. Every person, including undocumented immigrants, must file their income tax return ... Read more
Happy New Year! In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week I offer some recommended immigration resolutions for 2014. Here is the column: The beginning of the year gives us the opportunity to reflect on past accomplishments and make resolutions to improve our lives in the new year. Today, I propose that you also make the following immigration resolutions in ... Read more
Nearly 2 million people have been deported during President Obama's administration. In my Immigration Consultation® column this week I give advice on how you should prepare in the event that you are detained and leave your family protected. Here is the column: Nearly 369,000 people were deported in fiscal year 2013, ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question and explain how a permanent resident of the United States can immigrate his or her future spouse. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to your questions. Please ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question and explain how a U.S. citizen can immigrate his or her parents. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to your questions. Please consult with an immigration attorney ... Read more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced that for the fifth consecutive year it has approved 10,000 petitions for the U visa. This means they reached the maximum number they can issue for fiscal year 2014 (October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014). Due to the high demand for ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question and explain how a U.S. citizen can immigrate his or her siblings. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on the immigration history of each person. Here I provide a general answer to your questions. Please consult with an immigration attorney ... Read more
First of all, I want to wish all my readers a happy Thanksgiving. In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week I recount my life as an immigrant in the United States and thank life for so many good things it has given me. Here is the column: Tomorrow we will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question and explain what the Visa Waiver Program is, who is eligible and the restrictions. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to your questions. Please ... Read more
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