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Nelson A. Castillo, Esq. is an immigration attorney and author of "The Green Card: How to obtain permanent residency in the United States". published by Penguin Publishing. He is a past president of the Hispanic National Bar Association and the South Westlake Neighborhood Council of the City of Los Angeles. For information on how to schedule an immigration consultation with Dr. Castillo, click here. The purpose of this website is to provide general information. No guarantees or predictions can be made as to the outcome of the information presented by Dr. Nelson A. Castillo. The information should not be taken as legal advice for any individual, case or situation. The content of this website may be considered an advertisement under the Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys in various states, including California and New York. Consult with an immigration attorney for personalized legal advice before beginning any immigration proceedings.

U.S. Immigration Court will not eliminate interpreters

Several Immigration Courts around the United States have begun using explanatory videos to provide immigrants with information about their rights during their first hearings. But that does not mean the use of interpreters will be eliminated, says the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). "EOIR has not eliminated interpreters, and in-person and telephone interpreters are available for after the video notices are shown," an EOIR spokeswoman says.

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New immigration court to open in New York

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DHS Will Not Conduct Immigration Operations During Hurricane Dorian

  Due to the impact of Hurricane Dorian, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will not be conducting operations, arrests or other immigration enforcement in areas of the U.S. East Coast affected by the storm. In the brief announcement to this effect, DHS assured that its ... Read more

Can I travel to Hawaii if I do not have papers?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer the question of a reader who wishes to travel by plane to Hawaii. 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 an immigration attorney for advice ... Read more

Visa Bulletin September 2019

Updated information for the September 2019 Visa Bulletin is now available. The new tables include the dates for filing applications through the consular channel and final visa issuance action. If you would like to view the Visa Bulletin tables on Filing for Adjustment of Status (applications for a visa ... Read more

How can I be affected if I overstay my tourist visa?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a question from a reader who violated the terms of his tourist visa. 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 for more information ... Read more

EOIR to open immigration court in Sacramento, California

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced that it will open an immigration court in Sacramento, California on September 3, 2019. The contact information for the new immigration court is as follows: Address: Sacramento Immigration Court John Moss Federal Building 650 Capitol Mall, Suite 4-200 Sacramento, ... Read more

Public charge rule change could affect immigration applications

The U.S. government today announced a new rule that modifies the regulations under which immigrants are inadmissible to the United States based on the likelihood that they may become a public charge, that is, dependent on the government for certain public benefits for their livelihood. The inadmissibility law is based on the ... Read more

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