Nelson A. Castillo 
The U.S. Embassy in El Salvador today informed that as of March 18, 2020, and until further notice, it will suspend appointments for immigrant and non-immigrant visa services, as a precautionary measure in the face of the new coronavirus pandemic that is affecting the rest of the world. El Salvador declared a ... Read more
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the immigration court in Seattle, Washington, where one of the largest outbreaks in the country occurred, will remain closed until April 10, 2020. This was announced by the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). The immigration court ... Read more
Every sick immigrant should seek medical attention, insist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials. In a statement issued Friday, March 13, 2020, ICE reiterated that it does not conduct raids on medical facilities except in extraordinary circumstances. Those who claim otherwise, ICE asserts, ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a question from a reader who is considering not seeking medical help for fear of being considered a public charge. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to her questions. Please consult with ... Read more
Today, Saturday, March 14, 2020, measures restricting the entry into the United States of foreign nationals from 26 European countries in the so-called Schengen Area, where large outbreaks of the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19 disease have been reported, went into effect. These countries are, in alphabetical order: Austria, ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wishes to obtain permanent residency through an employer. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to your questions. Please consult with an immigration attorney ... Read more
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Thursday, March 5, 2020 that, to protect the integrity of the H-2B visa program, it will take steps to combat abuse and fraud. It also stipulated that it will make 35,000 more H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas available for the second ... Read more
Gilberto Jordán, 64, a former Guatemalan military officer wanted for participating in the 1982 Dos Erres massacre, in which more than 200 people were brutally murdered, was deported from the United States today, Tuesday, March 3, 2020, and escorted by officers from the U.S. Army Detention and Removal Operations (ERO) of the ... Read more
In my Immigration Consultation® column this week I detail the H-1B visa registration dates and new changes to the registration process. Here is some general information. Please consult with an immigration attorney to receive personalized legal advice before you begin any of the procedures. The initial registration period is now open for ... Read more
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