Nelson A. Castillo The U.S. Department of State eliminated the Central American Minors Refugee (CAM) Program and stopped accepting new applications on November 9, 2017. This means that certain minors from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras who have parents who are permanent residents or have legal status in the United States ... Read more
Updated information for the November 2017 Affirmative Asylum Interview Scheduling Bulletin is now available. The new tables detail the processing dates for affirmative asylum applications filed directly with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The processing times in this ... Read more
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it has eliminated TPS - Temporary Protected Status - for immigrants from Nicaragua, but will give them 12 months to apply for another immigration benefit to remain in the United States or prepare to return to their country. The decision will affect approximately ... Read more
Updated information for the November 2017 Visa Bulletin is now available. The new tables include the consular filing dates 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 to ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer the question of a reader who wishes to obtain permanent residency through employment. 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 to receive the best advice and ... Read more
The driver of a truck accused of an illegal alien smuggling operation that resulted in 10 deaths pleaded guilty to those charges in federal court in San Antonio on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. James Matthew Bradley Jr, 61, accepted his guilty plea to one count of conspiracy to ... Read more
Updated information for the October 2017 Affirmative Asylum Interview Scheduling Bulletin is now available. The new tables detail the processing dates for affirmative asylum applications filed directly with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The processing times in this ... Read more
Due to a technical glitch, all applications to the fiscal year 2019 Diversity Visa Program, better known as the "visa lottery," that were submitted since the start of the opening period on October 3, 2017 are invalid and will be excluded from the lottery. Any person who submitted an application ... Read more
The White House sent Congress a list of proposals classified as "immigration principles" from President Donald Trump, listing a series of changes to immigration law that possibly must be made in conjunction with or before proposing a new deal that would protect DACA recipients - the ... Read more
The devastation caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and the earthquake in Mexico has been catastrophic for many immigrants in the affected areas. In addition to the trauma and physical damage, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recognizes that extreme situations beyond its control can affect immigration processing and is offering ... Read more
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