Which immigrant-serving agencies are affected by the closing

Much of the federal government's activities have ceased to function due to the failure of the U.S. Congress to pass an annual budget. On the immigration front, not all immigrant-serving agencies have been affected. Below I explain how the major immigrant-serving agencies are being ... Read more

Become a U.S. citizen if you qualify

In my most recent Immigration Consultation column, I explain why permanent residents of the United States should apply for citizenship if they are eligible: Here is the column: Nearly 9 of the more than 13 million permanent residents currently living in the United States are eligible to become citizens. That's a significant number of people ... Read more

Complaint against USCIS for delays affecting thousands of Salvadorans

Salvadoran immigrants covered by Temporary Protected Status (TPS) continue to not receive Employment Authorization Documents from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), putting them in a precarious situation. In some cases harming them, preventing them from applying for or remaining in their jobs, or having ... Read more

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