CNN story on humanitarian entry permit
CNN interviewed me to talk about the humanitarian parole that several families will be requesting tomorrow when they try to cross the border at the Otay border crossing. You can find the article here.
Nelson A. Castillo
Who qualifies for DACA?
This week in my Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wants to know what it consists of and how he or she can qualify for the deferred action program for people who came to the United States as children. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. ... Read more
USCIS approved more than 521,000 DACA cases
638,054 applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) consideration have been received since the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) opened the deadline for initiating the process on August 15, 2012. According to figures provided by the USCIS, this government agency received a total of ... Read more
How to solve problems with a lawyer?
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 column: ... Read more
What is a B-2 visa and how do I obtain it?
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
Low number of lawsuits filed against the government by residents who are denied citizenship
There are currently between 7 and 8 million permanent residents in the United States who could become citizens. There are those who do not apply, even though they are eligible, and there are also those who do apply for citizenship but are denied by the government. Many of those who are denied citizenship ... Read more
Can I obtain a work permit before residency?
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
Who is subject to deportation?
In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week I explained who is subject to deportation. Here is the column: The recent arrest of musician and actor Justin Bieber has raised many questions about who is subject to deportation from the United States. There are many reasons why an alien could be deported from the U.S., ... Read more
Does leaving the U.S. affect permanent residency?
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
President Obama urges Congress to pass immigration reform
President Obama is currently giving his State of the Union address. A few minutes ago he urged the U.S. Congress to pass immigration reform this year, noting that the country's economy grows even more when we allow immigrants to come to the U.S. to "make their dreams come true - ... Read more
