President Obama reaffirms pledge of action to fix immigration system

Faced with Congress' inability to pass an immigration reform bill, President Barack Obama yesterday reaffirmed his intention to take executive action to fix the immigration system, including giving relief to millions of undocumented immigrants in the United States. The President assured that he will take action after the November 4 congressional elections ... Read more

President Obama says he will act without Congress to help immigrants

President Barack Obama today announced that in the absence of action by congressional Republicans on the immigration issue, he will begin a series of initiatives to fix part of the immigration system on his own, without Congress. During a press conference at the White House, Obama noted that he had already completed a ... Read more

Legislators believe immigration reform will not pass

Today, June 27, marks exactly one year since the U.S. Senate passed a comprehensive immigration reform bill. Senators voted 68 to 32 to pass S. 744, entitled "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act." ("Border Security, Economic Opportunity, ... Read more

How to lobby for immigration reform?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer the question of a reader who wants to know how to advocate for immigration reform before the U.S. Congress. 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

President Obama urges Congress to pass immigration reform

President Obama is currently giving his State of the Union address. A few minutes ago he urged the U.S. Congress to pass immigration reform this year, noting that the country's economy grows even more when we allow immigrants to come to the U.S. to "make their dreams come true - ... Read more

Does TPS grant permanent residency?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question. 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 to receive personalized legal advice before beginning any process. This is the ... Read more

Immigration resolutions for 2014

Happy New Year! In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week I offer some recommended immigration resolutions for 2014. Here is the column: The beginning of the year gives us the opportunity to reflect on past accomplishments and make resolutions to improve our lives in the new year. Today, I propose that you also make the following immigration resolutions in ... 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

Visa Lottery Registration Deadline Ends

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

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