Nelson A. Castillo Starting today, September 9, 2013, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use a new tool called Customer Identity Verification (CIV) in its offices. The purpose is to confirm the identity of the person who is appearing for an interview ... Read more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced that for the fourth 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 2013 (October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013). The program was created ... Read more
This week in my Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question about the J-1 visa. Here I provide a general answer to his questions. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Please consult with an immigration attorney to receive personalized legal advice before ... Read more
This week in my Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a reader's question. 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 to receive personalized legal advice before beginning any process. My wife and ... Read more
Effective Tuesday, September 3, 2013, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will complete the transition to an electronic system for receiving immigrant visa applications. Currently, certain immigrant visa applicants in some countries, including any U.S. embassy or consulate in ... Read more
This week in my Consulta Migratoria® column, I explain how certain people can apply for a fee waiver when doing their immigration paperwork: Here is the column:Most immigration paperwork requires payment of fees to the government. To apply for U.S. citizenship, renew your green card, or obtain a work permit, among ... Read more
Be warned! There are people calling on the phone posing as immigration agents, asking for personal information and money. If you receive one of these calls, hang up immediately. In recent weeks, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has discovered the new scam, which targets people who have filed for immigration status and have ... Read more
In my most recent Immigration Consultation column, I explain why permanent residents of the United States should apply for citizenship if they are eligible: Here is the column: Nearly 9 of the more than 13 million permanent residents currently living in the United States are eligible to become citizens. That's a significant number of people ... Read more
Today marks the one-year anniversary since the federal government began accepting applications for the deferred action program for undocumented youth who came to the United States as children. Thanks to President Obama and his administration, the lives of more than 430,000 individuals and their families have taken a positive turn in ... Read more
An estimated 13.3 million permanent residents have been living in the United States since January 1, 2012, according to a report released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The report indicates that most of these individuals obtained their permanent residency after 2000 and that approximately 8.8 million of them ... Read more
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