In my Immigration Consultation® column this week I explain what it is, who is eligible and how to obtain an E-2 investor visa that allows you to live and work legally in the United States. This is the column: I am often asked how a person can legally immigrate to the United States through a business. ... Read more
This week in my Consulta Migratoria® column, I explain how certain people can apply for a fee waiver when doing their immigration paperwork: Here is the column:Most immigration paperwork requires payment of fees to the government. To apply for U.S. citizenship, renew your green card, or obtain a work permit, among ... Read more
This week in my Immigration Consultation column, I explain why applying for public benefits could affect people who want to obtain residency or citizenship. Here is the column: Receiving public assistance may affect your ability to obtain U.S. residency or citizenship. If the government considers you a "public charge," you may be inadmissible for immigration benefits. Here are ... Read more
2013 looks to be the year in which many changes will be made to the immigration system in the United States. In one week, on March 4, a change to the penalty law will finally go into effect, which will benefit undocumented parents, spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21 of U.S. citizens who have been ... Read more
This week in my column "Consulta Migratoria" in LaOpinion.com I answer questions from readers. Remember, each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history, so I can only answer your questions in a general way. Please consult with an immigration attorney to receive personalized legal advice before ... Read more
In my column in this week's La Opinión I answer several questions from readers about the proposed changes to the punishment law and the deferred action program for undocumented youth. Here I provide general answers to your questions. Each case is different, so you should consult with an attorney to receive advice ... Read more
This week in my column in La Opinión, I explain why undocumented young people, known as DREAMers, should consult with an immigration attorney before filing for deferred action. It is not just a matter of filling out a form. There could be serious legal consequences if the application is submitted without reviewing the immigration history of the applicant ... Read more
The date is approaching when the federal government will begin accepting applications for the deferred action program, something that will give relief to hundreds of thousands of undocumented young people. In my column in this week's La Opinión, I write about the issue and explain to readers why they should seek help ... Read more
Questions continue to be raised about the various aspects of eligibility for the deferred action that the federal government recently granted to hundreds of thousands of undocumented youth. In my column in this week's La Opinión I continue to answer some of the questions I have received from readers. Here I provide a general answer to your questions. ... Read more
Questions about deferred action continue to pour in. So, this week in my column in La Opinión, I continue to answer some of them. Here I provide general answers to your questions. Each case is different, so you should consult an attorney for personalized legal advice. What kind of documents will I be able to send with my request for deferred action? Read more
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