U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced that for the fifth consecutive year it has approved 10,000 petitions for the U visa. This means they reached the maximum number they can issue for fiscal year 2014 (October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014). Due to the high demand for ... Read more
First of all, I want to wish all my readers a happy Thanksgiving. In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week I recount my life as an immigrant in the United States and thank life for so many good things it has given me. Here is the column: Tomorrow we will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question and explain what the Visa Waiver Program is, who is eligible and the restrictions. 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 ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question and explain what it is, who is eligible and how to obtain an F-1 visa that allows you to study for a university degree in the United States. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I answer in a ... Read more
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
Previously, I informed you that one of the ways to obtain permanent residency in the United States is through the diversity visa program or visa lottery. Today, November 2, is the last day to register for the visa lottery. This registration period is for the fiscal year lottery ... Read more
In my Immigration Consultation® column this week I explain why it is necessary to notify USCIS and other government agencies of a change of address and how you can do it. Here is the column: The law requires most non-citizens of the United States to notify the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of a change of address ... Read more
In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week I explain how undocumented immigrants who have been victims of human trafficking may be eligible for a T visa. Human trafficking or human smuggling is the illegal trade in persons for sexual or labor exploitation through prostitution or forced labor, involuntary servitude, or any form of ... Read more
This week in my Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wants to know if he can apply for permanent residency even though he had some problems with the law. Each case is different and the answers may vary depending on the background of each person. Here is a general answer to your questions. Please consult ... Read more
I had the opportunity to witness a historic moment for California's undocumented immigrant community. In a ceremony held at Los Angeles City Hall, Governor Jerry Brown on Thursday morning signed into law AB 60, which authorizes undocumented immigrants in California to apply for driver's licenses. The new law just ... Read more
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