Nelson A. Castillo The U.S. government began construction of a new consulate in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. The project, which will include the construction of a multi-building complex, will cost approximately $$155 million and will be located south of downtown Nuevo Laredo on Paseo Colon. The purpose of the new complex is to have ... Read more
Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples can legally marry in every state in the country. With this ruling, the Court declared unconstitutional the efforts of several states around the country to discriminate against people of the same sex by not allowing them to obtain marriage licenses or recognize ... Read more
The case of a Mexican national in deportation proceedings opened the door to a change in the appeals process when there is evidence of professional negligence on the part of the legal representative. With eight votes in favor and one against, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal appellate courts have the authority ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wants to know if getting married in Mexico can help her future wife and stepdaughter obtain permanent residency in the United States. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I answer ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wants to know what a labor certification consists of when trying to obtain permanent residency through employment. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here is a general answer ... Read more
The Visa Bulletin for the month of July 2015 is now available online. The monthly report, published by the Department of State, indicates the availability and priority date of immigrant visas. For an explanation of how to read the Visa Bulletin and how it works click here. You can see what ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wants to know if there is a visa that allows Mexican professionals to work in the United States. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on the immigration history of each person. Here is a general answer to your questions. For ... Read more
By a 2-1 vote, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans today refused to vacate Judge Andrew Hanen's February order temporarily suspending the implementation of immigration relief ordered by President Obama's executive action. Federal Judges Jerry Edwin Smith and ... Read more
In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week I answer the question of a reader who wants to know the waiting time for an immigrant visa for his father who lives in the Dominican Republic. Here is some general information. Please consult with an immigration attorney for personalized legal advice before you begin ... Read more
The Visa Bulletin for the month of June 2015 is now available online. The monthly report, published by the Department of State, indicates the availability and priority date of immigrant visas. For an explanation of how to read the Visa Bulletin and how it works click here. You can see what ... Read more
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