Can an immigrant automatically obtain U.S. citizenship?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer the question of a reader who wishes to obtain U.S. citizenship after her father naturalized. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here is a general answer to her questions. Please consult with an attorney ... Read more

Can I obtain permanent residency through a job?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a question from a reader who wants to obtain permanent residency through employment. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to her questions. Please consult with an immigration attorney ... Read more

Can I return to the United States after deportation?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wishes to return to the United States through a family petition after having been deported to Peru. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to ... Read more

Can it be faster to be petitioned by a permanent resident?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a question from a reader whose father filed two family petitions - one when he was a permanent resident and one when he became a citizen. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to her questions. ... Read more

Can assets be used to sponsor an immigrant?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wishes to use his daughter's assets to sponsor his wife through a family petition. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to your ... Read more

Can the parent of a citizen victim of crime apply for a U visa?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wants to apply for a U visa based on a crime that happened to her U.S. citizen son. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to her questions. ... Read more

Can a lesbian petition for her future wife and stepdaughter?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wants to know if getting married in Mexico can help her future wife and stepdaughter obtain permanent residency in the United States. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I answer ... Read more

Is there a special visa for Mexicans?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wants to know if there is a visa that allows Mexican professionals to work in the United States. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on the immigration history of each person. Here is a general answer to your questions. For ... Read more

What to do if you were chosen in the visa lottery?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a question from a reader who won the visa lottery and wants to apply for permanent residency. Here I provide general information. Please consult with an immigration attorney to receive personalized legal advice before beginning any process. This is the column: I am Honduran and ... Read more

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 answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to your questions. Please consult with an immigration attorney to receive personalized legal advice before beginning any process. ... Read more

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