Nelson A. Castillo This week in my column in La Opinión I answer the question of a reader interested in knowing about the process of a family petition after submitting an application. Here I provide a general answer to their doubts. Each case is different, so you should consult an attorney for personalized legal advice. I am ... Read more
This week in my La Opinión column, I answer questions from readers who have doubts about acquiring permanent residency in the United States. The government rejected my application for permanent residency because I passed myself off as a U.S. citizen in the past. My wife and two children are U.S. citizens. I have never had any problems ... Read more
In my column in this week's La Opinión I answer several questions from readers. Here I provide a general answer to their doubts. Each case is different, so you should consult an attorney for personalized legal advice. I have been married for five years to a U.S. citizen. She arranged my papers three years ago. ... Read more
In my column in this week's La Opinión I answer several questions from readers about the proposed changes to the punishment law and the deferred action program for undocumented youth. Here I provide general answers to your questions. Each case is different, so you should consult with an attorney to receive advice ... Read more
I just participated in a conference call with Director Alejandro Mayorkas of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and other senior officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) where they provided more details on eligibility, exceptions and the forms to be completed for the deferred action request. USCIS confirmed that ... Read more
On Monday I was a guest on News 22 in Los Angeles to clarify some questions about the deferred action program. It is only two days before USCIS begins accepting applications, but confusion about eligibility continues. Many young people continue to ask if there are any exceptions to the published requirements. The answer is no. USCIS ... Read more
This week in my column in La Opinión, I explain why undocumented young people, known as DREAMers, should consult with an immigration attorney before filing for deferred action. It is not just a matter of filling out a form. There could be serious legal consequences if the application is submitted without reviewing the immigration history of the applicant ... Read more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the National Customer Service Center (NCSC) has extended its hours of operation to better serve the public. The new hours now include Saturdays from 9 am to 5 pm. Agents will be available to answer your questions live ... Read more
In my column this week in La Opinión, I give more details about the requirements that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is imposing to implement the deferred action program for undocumented youth and explain why it is necessary to consult with an attorney to complete the process. In addition to reaffirming that the ... Read more
Today I participated in a call with Alejandro Mayorkas, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), who provided more information on the implementation of the deferred action program that will benefit hundreds of thousands of undocumented youth. Under this directive, certain young people will not be able to be deported from the country for a period of ... Read more
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