Nelson A. Castillo For many years I have advocated for greater protections for the immigrant community, fighting to expose, arrest and prosecute notarios and other unscrupulous individuals who practice law without authorization. Today, I thank Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer for taking action. During a press conference at City Hall, ... Read more
In a 55-39 vote, the U.S. Senate confirmed Sarah R. Saldaña to be the next director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The position had been vacant for 16 months, since former Director John Morton ... Read more
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced that citizens of 68 countries are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa programs in 2015. The H-2A visa program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States for temporary agricultural employment. The ... Read more
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has already approved the maximum of 10,000 U-Visa petitions available for fiscal year 2015, leaving many out, as we had anticipated several months ago. USCIS alerted in July that they had a waiting list of more than 16 thousand people ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a question from a reader who wants to know how President Obama's recent executive action benefits DACA. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here is a general answer to her questions. Please consult with ... Read more
When an undocumented person is detained by one of the U.S. immigration agencies, the government often allows the person to be released on bond while his or her case is being processed and resolved in immigration court. The amount of the bond varies depending on the judge, the person's record, and ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question. 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 personalized legal advice before beginning any process. ... Read more
A coalition of 17 states yesterday filed a lawsuit challenging President Barack Obama's recent executive action on immigration, claiming it is unconstitutional and will cause an economic burden on the states. The purpose of the lawsuit is to have the courts block President Obama's measures announced Nov. 20 and ... Read more
Monday, December 15, 2014 is the last day for Hondurans and Nicaraguans to re-register for the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. That is the deadline that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) stipulated for the re-registration deadline when it announced the extension ... Read more
People continue to have questions about who qualifies for immigration benefits under President Barack Obama's Executive Action. I understand that many people want to be able to qualify for the new Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) program or benefit from the expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which will allow them to receive immigration benefits under the ... Read more
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