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Is a pardon necessary for living in the U.S. illegally?
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question. Each case is different and the...
Can a person with TPS obtain permanent residency?
TPS stands for Temporary Protected Status. As its name implies, it...
Fees increased for some immigration procedures
New fees for immigrant and non-immigrant visas and other consular services are now in effect. The fees...
President Obama reaffirms pledge of action to fix immigration system
Faced with the inability of Congress to pass an immigration reform bill, President Barack Obama yesterday reaffirmed his intention...
Can you obtain a tourist visa while waiting for residency?
In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week I answer a reader's question. Each case is different and the...
Deportations increase to more than 438 thousand in 2013
The number of deportations carried out by President Barack Obama's administration continues to increase, reaching a historically...
Registration opens for FY 2016 visa lottery
Today, October 1, begins the new deadline to register for the Diversity Visa Program. Better known as the...
Who qualifies for an immigration waiver?
Those who have ever done an immigration process know that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS,...
Can an undocumented person with a criminal record obtain permanent residency?
In order to grant permanent residency, U.S. immigration law imposes a number of requirements, including the...