How to obtain an E-2 investor visa

In my column this week in La Opinión, I explain how to obtain an E-2 investor visa: In recent weeks, several people have asked me how they can legally immigrate to the United States through a business. It's not easy, but it could be a viable option for those who qualify. One of the challenges ... Read more

How to re-register for TPS without paying USCIS fees

Six days remain until the close of the re-registration period for the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for the 212,000 Salvadorans eligible for the benefit. The re-registration period that began on January 9 comes to an end on Monday, March 12. In my column this week in La ... Read more

Why Salvadorans should hurry to re-register for TPS

The re-registration period for the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for the 212,000 Salvadorans eligible for the benefit is just three weeks away. The re-registration period that began on January 9 comes to an end on Monday, March 12. In my column this week in La Opinión, ... Read more

Can a Mexican university student obtain a work permit in the U.S.?

In my column this week in La Opinión I answer readers' questions. Here I respond in a general way to readers' doubts. Each case is different, so you should consult an attorney for personalized legal advice. I am Mexican and have been living in Los Angeles since last month. I am an actuary with a degree in ... Read more

How long can a permanent resident be out of the country?

In my column this week in La Opinión I answer questions from readers. Here are the questions and answers: Can a permanent resident of the United States leave the country for six months for an emergency? -G. Generally, a permanent resident of the United States may travel out of the country, but his or her ... Read more

How staying undocumented after entering the U.S. legally affects you.

This week in "Consulta Migratoria", my column in La Opinión, I answer several questions from my readers. Find out how staying undocumented after entering the U.S. legally can affect your future immigration proceedings. Read the answers in this week's column.

Today I am celebrating 30 years of living in the United States.

In my column this week in La Opinión newspaper, I reflect on my life in the United States over the past 30 years. Here is what I wrote: Today, December 5, I celebrate 30 years since I arrived in the United States. Like many immigrants, I survived many hardships. I understand the immigrant life ... Read more

ICE details who are low priority for deportation from the country

Last week I reported that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) finally began issuing instructions on how to process deportations and what types of cases will be given "high priority" for expedited removal. They also released which aliens are considered "low priority" for deportation. ... Read more

ICE details who are high priority for deportation from the country

After months of uncertainty, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) finally began issuing instructions on how to process deportations and what types of cases will be given priority in the immigration courts. In my column in this week's La Opinión, I explain which cases are high priority for ... Read more

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