Nelson A. Castillo The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced changes to the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) program that require some individuals to renew their ITINs because they will expire on January 1, 2017. The IRS will send you a letter ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer the question of a reader who wants to know if her permanent resident son can be deported for committing a crime of domestic violence. Every immigration case is different. Please consult with an immigration attorney for personalized legal advice before beginning any proceedings. ... Read more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced in the Federal Register that effective December 23, 2016, a new fee schedule for immigration processing is effective. Applications and petitions postmarked by that date or filed after December 23, 2016, will be subject to a ... Read more
It's amazing how time goes by. The "El Abogado a Tu Lado" segment today marks two years on the air on NY1 Noticias. Since its launch on October 21, 2014, in each segment we have produced, we have been dedicated to informing you about the most important and relevant news about immigration and how changes in the laws ... Read more
Updated information for the November 2016 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
There are already reports of people claiming to have been scammed by unscrupulous individuals during the visa lottery registration period. In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week I explain how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud. Here is the column: The new registration period for the Diversity Visa Lottery has opened... Read more
Updated information for the October 2016 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. Citizenship and Immigration Services increased from one to two years the validity period of initial employment authorization documents or renewals for individuals who are applying for asylum in the United States. Immigrants with pending asylum applications must file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, under category (c)(8). ... Read more
Without explanation, the U.S. Supreme Court today announced that it will not hear an appeal filed by the Department of Justice in July. In its petition, it urged the highest court to reconsider its ruling on the immigration programs proposed by President Obama's November 2014 executive action. The decision puts a ... Read more
When a permanent resident travels outside the United States, he or she should have documentation on hand to prove that he or she is authorized to re-enter the country. But what happens if the green card is lost or stolen while abroad? For situations like this, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) created a new form ... Read more
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