Nelson A. Castillo In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question and explain what it is, who is eligible and how to obtain an F-1 visa that allows you to study for a university degree in the United States. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I answer in a ... Read more
In my Immigration Consultation® column this week I explain what it is, who is eligible and how to obtain an E-2 investor visa that allows you to live and work legally in the United States. This is the column: I am often asked how a person can legally immigrate to the United States through a business. ... Read more
Previously, I informed you that one of the ways to obtain permanent residency in the United States is through the diversity visa program or visa lottery. Today, November 2, is the last day to register for the visa lottery. This registration period is for the fiscal year lottery ... Read more
In my Immigration Consultation® column this week I explain why it is necessary to notify USCIS and other government agencies of a change of address and how you can do it. Here is the column: The law requires most non-citizens of the United States to notify the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of a change of address ... Read more
In an effort to improve and facilitate access to information for users, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has redesigned its website in English and Spanish. USCIS announced today the launch of its new website. Some of the enhancements at www.uscis.gov and www.uscis.gov/espanol include improved navigation menus, a ... Read more
In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week I explain how undocumented immigrants who have been victims of human trafficking may be eligible for a T visa. Human trafficking or human smuggling is the illegal trade in persons for sexual or labor exploitation through prostitution or forced labor, involuntary servitude, or any form of ... Read more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced that it will allow late filing of applications for extension or change of status for individuals in H-1B (worker in a skilled occupation), H-2A (temporary or casual agricultural worker) and H-2B (temporary or casual non-agricultural worker) status if the reason ... Read more
The partial U.S. government shutdown is over. Most government offices that serve immigrants should be working normally today. All those with appointments and interviews should go to them unless the meeting is postponed by the government office with whom you have the appointment. ... Read more
This week in my Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wants to know if he can apply for permanent residency even though he had some problems with the law. Each case is different and the answers may vary depending on the background of each person. Here is a general answer to your questions. Please consult ... Read more
This week, in my Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer the question of a reader, a victim of abuse by her husband, who wants to know if she can renew her green card without her husband's help. Here I answer general questions from my readers. Please consult with an immigration attorney to receive advice ... Read more
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