Nelson A. Castillo The new visa lottery period is open. In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I explain what the program consists of and who can apply. This is the column: Obtaining permanent residency is a privilege that millions of immigrants desire. But for many it is a long and difficult process. There are ... Read more
The Department of State made changes to the October 2015 Visa Bulletin that will cause delays in the processing of Mexican family-based petitions in two categories. The Bulletin, updated on September 25, replaces the October 2015 Visa Bulletin that was originally issued on September 9, 2015. ... Read more
In my Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a seasonal agricultural worker who wishes to return to Mexico after working on an H-2A 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 attorney ... Read more
Obtaining permanent residency in the United States is a great privilege. It is not easy to obtain it and therefore, you must abide by all the laws and comply with their requirements to retain it. Being a permanent resident allows you to live and work legally in the country, but it does not protect you from deportation if you commit ... Read more
After analyzing its procedures, the U.S. government announced changes to the Visa Bulletin that will benefit immigrants waiting for family-based or employment-based residency visas. In order to reduce delays in the processing of their petitions, these immigrants will be able to begin the adjustment of status application process ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of an undocumented immigrant who was recently released from an immigration detention center. 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 attorney ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wants to know if she can marry her boyfriend when she obtains a U.S. immigrant visa. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here is a general answer to her questions. ... Read more
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has simplified the immigrant fee payment process in its electronic system. The modification reduces the amount of information an immigrant must provide to USCIS. In addition, the system now allows other individuals to pay the fee ... Read more
Texas is denying birth certificates to children born in the United States, but whose parents are undocumented. Four undocumented mothers in Texas who were denied birth certificates for their Texas-born babies are fighting the state's action in federal court. During an interview on the program "Un Nuevo Día" on ... Read more
Immigration Court will be closed for three days in Philadelphia beginning Thursday, September 24, 2015. They will resume operations on Tuesday, September 29. The closure is due to the arrival of Pope Francis, who will visit the city of Philadelphia on those dates. Due to the papal visit, several streets will be closed ... Read more
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