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USCIS to allow late filing of certain applications due to partial government shutdown
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced that it will allow late filing...
E-Verify, immigration offices and courts resume operations following federal government reopening
The partial U.S. government shutdown is over. Most government offices that serve immigrants in the United...
How does criminal history affect my residency application?
This week in my Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wants to know if he can apply for the...
Can abuse victim renew residency without help from spouse?
This week, in my Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer the question of a reader, a victim of abuse by her husband, who...
Governor Brown authorizes licenses for undocumented immigrants
I had the opportunity to witness a historic moment for the undocumented immigrant community in California. In a ceremony held in...
How to register for the visa lottery?
The deadline for the visa lottery has opened. The government shutdown will not affect enrollment. In my column...
Which immigrant-serving agencies are affected by the closing
A large part of the federal government's activities have ceased to function due to the fact that the U.S. Congress...
Can immigrants qualify for Obamacare?
This week, in my Consulta Migratoria® column, I outline the requirements under which certain immigrants may qualify for immigration relief....
How to get a green card with U visa and apply for residency
This week in my Immigration Consultation® column, I explain how certain victims of crime can obtain permanent residency in the United States...