Nelson A. Castillo 588,725 applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) consideration have been received since the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) opened the deadline to initiate the process on August 15, 2012. According to figures provided by the USCIS, this government agency received a total of ... Read more
The California Senate and Assembly last night passed AB 60, a bill that will allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses in the state. The bill now goes to Governor Jerry Brown, who must sign it into law. According to the approved bill, the licenses for undocumented immigrants will be different from those for ... Read more
This week in my Consulta Migratoria® column, I explain how certain crime victims can obtain the U visa that allows them to live and work legally in the United States: Here is the column: A young Guatemalan man assaulted and stabbed; a Mexican woman, victim of domestic violence; a Salvadoran woman, victim of rape; and another, victim of an assault ... Read more
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
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