Watch my first Facebook Live for La Opinión

Friends, don't miss the first Facebook Live of Consulta Migratoria®, my immigration column for impreMedia's online publications, including La Opinión, tomorrow, Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. PT/ 4 p.m. CT/ 5 p.m. ET. Recent immigration executive actions and ICE operations in the U.S. and ... Read more

How to obtain the E-2 investor visa?

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

Possible legalization program for agricultural workers

In my "Consulta Migratoria" column this week published online by several impreMedia publications including LaOpinión.com, I continue to answer readers' questions about the new comprehensive immigration reform bill. Here is my column: The new U.S. Senate bill entitled ''Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization ... Read more

Who would qualify for immigration reform

In my "Consulta Migratoria" column this week published online by several impreMedia publications including LaOpinión.com, I answer several questions about the new comprehensive immigration reform bill. Here is my column: Last week, a group of senators known as the "Gang of 8" - four Democrats and four Republicans - introduced a new immigration ... Read more

Warning: do not use notaries to request deferred action!

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

Can you obtain a work permit while waiting for an immigrant visa?

This week in my column in La Opinión I answer questions from readers. Remember that I respond in a general way to your doubts. Each case is different, so you should consult an attorney for personalized legal advice. I am a permanent resident and I was arrested in the past, can I apply for U.S. citizenship? - Ingrid R. ... Read more

Business visas allow you to enter and live in the U.S. legally.

Did you know that there are business visas that allow you to enter and live in the United States legally? This week, in my column in La Opinión, I cover the topic. Each year, the U.S. government issues visas for foreign investors and their immediate families that allow them to live temporarily or permanently in the U.S. and their ... Read more

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

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