If I am an undocumented professional, can I be sponsored by an employer?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a question from a reader seeking to obtain permanent residency in the United States through employment. 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 ... Read more

Visa Bulletin June 2018

Updated information for the June 2018 Visa Bulletin is now available. The new tables include the dates for filing applications through the consular channel and final visa issuance action. If you would like to view the Visa Bulletin tables on Filing for Adjustment of Status (applications for a visa to ... Read more

What advice should new U.S. citizens follow?

In my Immigration Consultation® column this week I congratulate and advise people who became new U.S. citizens. Here I provide general answers to their questions. Please consult with an immigration attorney to receive personalized legal advice before beginning any process. This is the column: I have just been sworn in ... Read more

How do I know if I won the fiscal year 2019 visa lottery?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a question from a reader who wants to know if he was selected in the visa lottery. Here I provide general information. Please consult with an immigration attorney for personalized legal advice before beginning any proceedings. This is the column: Last year I was ... Read more

Can I obtain permanent residency after illegally re-entering the United States?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a question from a reader, wife of a U.S. citizen who has illegally re-entered the country. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on the immigration history of each person. Here I answer her questions in a general way. Please consult with an attorney ... Read more

What is the effect of getting married during an immigration process?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a question from a reader who married after being petitioned by his mother. 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

If you have been scammed, do not be afraid to report notaries and fake lawyers.

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I explain why you should report people who defraud immigrants as soon as possible without fear. This is the column: Unscrupulous people continue to prey on immigrants who need to fix their legal status in the United States, defrauding them and putting their status in the country at risk. Three ... Read more

Visa Bulletin April 2018

Updated information for the April 2018 Visa Bulletin is now available. The new tables include the dates for filing applications through the consular channel and final visa issuance action. If you would like to view the Visa Bulletin tables on Filing for Adjustment of Status (applications for a visa to ... Read more

Visa Bulletin March 2018

Updated information for the March 2018 Visa Bulletin is now available. The new tables include the consular filing dates and final visa issuance action. If you would like to view the Visa Bulletin tables on Filing for Adjustment of Status (applications for a visa to ... Read more

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