Can I file a family and employment petition at the same time?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer the question of a reader who wishes to obtain permanent residency through a family or employment-based petition. 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 ... Read more

How do you determine how long it takes to process an immigration case with USCIS?

There are several factors that determine how long it will take to process an immigration case with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Much depends on the type of processing, the complexity, the amount of work involved, and the country of origin of the person who filed a petition or form to apply for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ... Read more

What are the USCIS case processing times?

One of the questions I am usually asked is how long it will take to process an immigration case with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The answer is that it is difficult to estimate the processing time because it all depends on the case and the amount of work the USCIS has pending. ... Read more

How to obtain a fiancé visa?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wants to know how to apply for a fiancé visa. 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 to ... Read more

How long to obtain residency?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wants to know if it is more advantageous to apply for permanent residency through a U.S. citizen parent or a future spouse. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I answer in a ... Read more

How to migrate your spouse?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question and explain how a permanent resident of the United States can immigrate his or her future spouse. 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

How to emigrate to your parents?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question and explain how a U.S. citizen can immigrate his or her parents. 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 ... Read more

How to migrate to their siblings?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question and explain how a U.S. citizen can immigrate his or her siblings. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on the immigration history of each person. Here I provide a general answer to your questions. Please consult with an immigration attorney ... Read more

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