Nelson A. Castillo The past two weeks I have been out of the country and upon returning to the United States, I was confronted with the sad reality that Arizona passed the controversial SB1070 law. This harsh law allows police officers to determine the immigration status of any person when they have a "reasonable suspicion" that the person is undocumented. ... Read more
In 2009, a total of 1,130,818 people were granted permanent residency in the United States. According to the most recent U.S. Department of Homeland Security report released this month, most of these individuals were already living in the country when they were granted permanent residency. Nearly two-thirds of the ... Read more
In the past, the demand for H-1B professional visas was greater than the number available. Unlike previous years, in 2010, these visas did not disappear quickly, providing greater opportunities for applicants. Currently, there are many H-1B visas available. Last Friday, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ... Read more
Today I will share with you some tips that can help you avoid being a victim of fraud by a legal provider. A legal representative should always look out for your interests. If you distrust the person or institution, change legal representatives. Once you hire a legal representative: 1. Never sign applications, petitions ... Read more
Many times unscrupulous lawyers or immigration service providers operating illegally promise "fast papers" or secret legalization methods. Beware! The consequences are serious. You could permanently damage your immigration status in the United States, lose thousands of dollars, and end up being removed or deported from the United States if you are wrongly ... Read more
U.S. immigration law is very complex. Therefore, it is recommended that you seek professional help for your immigration procedures. Before hiring an immigration service provider, it is important to verify their credentials. In the case of an attorney, ask to see his or her current license. Write down the license information and ... Read more
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