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Applications for immigrant visas will be done electronically
As of Tuesday, September 3, 2013, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced the...
How to apply for a fee waiver for immigration procedures
This week in my Consulta Migratoria® column, I explain how certain people can apply for a fee waiver when completing their immigration procedures:...
New phone scam targeting immigrants uncovered
Be warned! There are people calling on the phone posing as immigration agents, asking for personal information and money. If you receive one of...
Become a U.S. citizen if you qualify
In my most recent Consulta Migratoria column, I explain why permanent residents of the United States should apply for citizenship without being...
More than 430,000 deferred action cases approved in first year
Today marks the one-year anniversary since the federal government began accepting applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)...
13.3 million permanent residents live in the U.S.
An estimated 13.3 million permanent residents have been living in the United States since January 1, 2012,...
Is it possible to claim an abandoned visa?
This week in my Migratory Consultation column, I answer questions from readers. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on the history of the...
Judge orders imposter to return $100,000 to victims of immigration scam
A San Diego judge ordered Bemilda "Linda" Asuncion Ruiz, a con artist who posed as a lawyer for...
How long do visas for family petitions take?
This week in my Migratory Consultation column, I answer questions from readers. Each case is different and the answers vary according to the...