How does criminal history affect my residency application?

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

How staying undocumented after entering the U.S. legally affects you.

This week in "Consulta Migratoria", my column in La Opinión, I answer several questions from my readers. Find out how staying undocumented after entering the U.S. legally can affect your future immigration proceedings. Read the answers in this week's column.

Is it possible to take the citizenship test in Spanish?

Generally, a person seeking U.S. citizenship must take a written and oral examination to demonstrate that he or she has a basic knowledge of English and of U.S. history and government. If an applicant fails the English and civics exams, he or she may retake the exam within one year after the applicant fails. Read more

USCIS offers fee waiver application form

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TPS re-registration for Salvadorans coming to an end

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TPS can be obtained without paying fees

People who qualify for the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program and do not have the money to pay the corresponding processing fees may be able to receive a waiver from the government. So before you go looking for a loan to pay the $$420 ($$80 for the fingerprints ... Read more

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