New quotas for immigrant and nonimmigrant visas went into effect on Friday, April 13, 2012. Fees for most nonimmigrant visa and border crossing card applications have increased, while fees for immigrant visa applications have decreased. The reduction in the cost of ... Read more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that in the first week since the registration period opened on April 2, they have received 17,400 H-1B visa petitions that count toward the 65,000 cap and another 8,200 that count toward the 20,000 quota dedicated to individuals ... Read more
In my column this week in La Opinión, I explain how to obtain an H-1B visa: One of the ways to legally enter the United States is through the H-1B visa that is extended to professional foreign workers in specialty occupations. As of today, April 2, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ... Read more
Effective April 13, 2012, there will be changes to the fees for immigrant and non-immigrant visas and other consular services. Fees for most non-immigrant visa applications will increase, while fees for processing immigrant visas will decrease. The U.S. Department of State announced that the increase is necessary ... Read more
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
In my column this week in La Opinión, I answer questions from readers. These are general answers. Each case is different, so you should consult an attorney for personalized legal advice. I have been the victim of a notary public who promised to fix my permanent residency. I paid him thousands of dollars to help me ... Read more
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
Four Hondurans who were wrongly denied renewal of their driver's licenses now have their new permits! A few days ago I informed you that a group of Hondurans in Indiana, under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), notified me that the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) had denied them the renewal of their driver's licenses ... Read more
A group of Hondurans who are under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program in Indiana contacted me a few days ago to let me know that they are being denied renewal of their driver's licenses because their documents show an expiration date of January 5, 2012. This is the date on which the previous TPS extension for Hondurans and Hondurans with TPS expires on January 5, ... Read more
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) yesterday announced new measures that could help immigrants detained by state and local law enforcement agencies. The goal is to ensure that detainees are properly notified of their rights and possible deportation from the country. In order to assist individuals who ... Read more
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