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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.

New U.S. immigration rules will increase detention of undocumented immigrants and speed up deportations

According to new U.S. government guidelines released today, no undocumented immigrant will be exempt from detention and deportation, although the top priority will continue to be those who have had criminal or immigration problems or are a danger to national security. The guidelines do not affect immigrants protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which ... Read more

What should an undocumented person do if detained by ICE?

In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week I offer advice to the undocumented community about their rights if they are detained by ICE. Here is the column: News of detainers by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have undocumented immigrants in a state of emergency, and the ... Read more

Watch the first Facebook Live of "El Abogado a Tu Lado".

Recent executive actions by immigration and immigration authorities have caused much fear and uncertainty within the immigrant community. There are many doubts and questions. For that reason, I will be answering questions live on the first Facebook Live of "El Abogado a Tu Lado," my immigration segment of NY1 News today, Thursday, March 16, ... Read more

Appeals court rejects Trump's appeal and keeps immigration veto on hold

The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected President Donald Trump's administration's appeal to remove the temporary block on his executive action barring travelers from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States. The appeals court's decision, announced Feb. 9, ... Read more

Judge orders Gloria Saucedo and Hermandad Mexicana Transnacional to reimburse thousands of dollars to their victims

In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week I report on the judge's decision in the case for financial restitution to the victims of Gloria Saucedo and Hermandad Mexicana Transnacional. Here is the column: The legal case against Gloria Saucedo and Hermandad Mexicana Transnacional Inc. of Panorama City, California has taken several months ... Read more

How to prepare for the new immigration policies?

In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week, I offer some recommendations on how to prepare for the implementation of the new executive actions on immigration. Here is the column: 2017 has begun with a whirlwind of activity that has the immigrant community worried, and in some cases, in a state of panic. The new executive actions ... Read more

Leaked White House documents indicate end of DACA

A draft of an executive action by President Trump proposing to end DACA - the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program - has been leaked. The four-page document, which has not been officially corroborated or issued, indicates that the goal is to "end unconstitutional executive amnesties" ... Read more

Trump's Executive Action prevents refugee entry

President Donald Trump signed an executive action that orders the suspension of the refugee program for a period of 120 days, prohibits the entry of Syrian refugees indefinitely, and prevents the entry of citizens from seven predominantly Muslim countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. The President assures that the measures are ... Read more

Trump's immigration executive actions seek to bolster border security and expedite deportations

Fulfilling his campaign promise, President Donald Trump today signed two executive orders to reduce illegal immigration into the country by strengthening border security, streamlining the deportation process, and penalizing "sanctuary cities" that want to protect undocumented immigrants. The executive actions, titled "Border Security and Immigration Improvements," are ... Read more

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