Nelson A. Castillo Today marks the first anniversary of the announcement of 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 365,000 individuals and their families have taken a positive turn in terms of their immigration status. They have ... Read more
This week in my Consulta Migratoria column, I answer a reader's question. Each case is different and the answers vary according to 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. I am a citizen and ... Read more
It has been reported in some media outlets that the TPS re-registration period for Hondurans, which ended on June 3, 2013, has been extended for an additional 30 days. This is incorrect. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed that ... Read more
Yesterday I reported that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had decided to extend the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for El Salvador. Today DHS published an official notice in the Federal Register and provided instructions on the re-registration process. You can read a copy ... Read more
The last day for Hondurans and Nicaraguans to re-register for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is next Monday, June 3, 2013. That is the deadline that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services stipulated for the closing of re-registrations when it announced the extension of TPS for Honduras ... Read more
In my "Consulta Migratoria" column this week published online by several impreMedia publications including LaOpinión.com, I explain how to obtain a TN visa. Here is my column: I am often asked by Mexican citizens if there is a way to work legally in the United States. The answer is yes, but it depends on a number of conditions. ... Read more
By a vote of 13-5, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee approved the comprehensive immigration reform bill entitled ''Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act" (S. 744). In Spanish it would be: ''Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act''. S.744 will now move to the full Senate where it could be ... Read more
[et_pb_section fb_built="1″ admin_label="section" _builder_version="3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="3.25″ background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4″ _builder_version="3.25″ custom_padding="||||" custom_padding__hover="||||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.9.0″ background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0″ sticky_enabled="0″]Yesterday I presented my book "The Green Card: How to Get Permanent Residency in the United States" during the LéaLA Book Fair at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Today, Saturday, May 18 and tomorrow ... Read more
Today Friday, May 17 at 2:00 pm I will be presenting my book The Green Card: How to obtain permanent residency in the United States during the LéaLA Book Fair, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in the Romulo Gallegos Room. My book is a guide that explains in a simple way complex concepts and processes ... Read more
In my "Immigration Consultation" column this week published online by several impreMedia publications including LaOpinión.com, I explain how to avoid acts of discrimination during employment verification. Here is my column: As part of an effort to monitor who is working legally in the country, the U.S. government has implemented the employment verification system, which ... Read more
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