Supreme Court ruling authorizes government to apply "public charge" rule

US Supreme Court 2019

In a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court today authorized President Donald J. Trump's administration to implement a new rule that seeks to declare immigrants inadmissible to the United States if there is any likelihood that they could become a public charge. Under the policy, which the Administration unveiled in ... Read more

Does the child of a citizen acquire U.S. citizenship if born abroad?

U.S. passport

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a question from a reader who wants to immigrate her child. 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 legal advice ... Read more

Rule restricting visas for pregnant women goes into effect in the U.S.

B visa pregnant

The U.S. government wants to curb the so-called "maternity tourism", and to that end, announced the modification of the regulation of B-1 and B-2 visas granted to temporary visitors for business or tourism. The new regulation, published in the Federal Register, the official bulletin of the U.S. government, entered into force on ... Read more

Which countries are eligible for H-2A and H-2B visas in 2020?

US Visa

In my Immigration Consultation® column this week, I report on the countries that will be eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa program in 2020. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced in the January 17, 2020 Federal Register the list of countries that will be eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa program in 2020. Read more

How to claim an immigration bond?

ICE Form I-352 Immigration Bond

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a question from a reader who wants to help a family member recover an immigration bond. 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

U.S. deports former Salvadoran deputy accused of money laundering and murder

Roberto Carlos Silva Pereira deported

Former Salvadoran congressman Roberto Carlos Silva Pereira, who fled El Salvador in 2007 after being prosecuted for corruption and being an accomplice in the murder of three congressmen from the Nationalist Republican Alliance (ARENA) party, was deported from the United States. Silva Pereira was arrested by the FBI in California in October 2007 ... Read more

Immigration resolutions for 2020

Migratory Resolutions

In my first Consulta Migratoria® column of 2020, I offer you some recommendations for the new year. 1. Do not travel to the United States illegally. The last few years have seen an increase in the number of people traveling illegally to the United States seeking refuge or a better life in the country. Many of these people ... Read more

Happy 2020!

Cal Poly Rose Parade float 2020

With the start of this new year, I want to thank all my readers for following my website and YouTube channel and wish you much health, love and prosperity for 2020. For the first time, I had the opportunity to see in person the great Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA and want to share that ... Read more

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