This week marks three years that I have been collaborating as an attorney for the immigration segment of Telemundo's "Un Nuevo Día". I take this opportunity to thank the producers of the program and especially Mr. Fernando Almánzar, in charge of the immigration segments of "Un Nuevo Día" for allowing me to inform, answer questions and clarify ... Read more
The Ninth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals ruled yesterday in favor of a lawsuit filed by Salvadoran Jesús Ramírez, which allows certain undocumented immigrants covered by Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to become legal permanent residents. In his lawsuit, Ramirez argued that although he entered the United States illegally, by giving him ... Read more
Updated information for the April 2017 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
Updated information for the February 2017 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
In my last Consulta Migratoria® column of 2016, I offer you some recommendations for the new year. This is the column: We close 2016 with great uncertainty about the future of many immigrants living illegally in the United States. During the course of the election campaign and after being elected president, Donald Trump repeated ... Read more
Updated information for the January 2017 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 an adjustment of status visa and ... Read more
This week in my column Consulta Migratoria® I explain why I recommend that you do not panic among undocumented immigrants in light of the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. This is the column: Donald J. Trump was elected as the next president of the United States. His election has generated concern in the undocumented immigrant community ... Read more
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced changes to the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) program that require some individuals to renew their ITINs because they will expire on January 1, 2017. The IRS will send you a letter ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer the question of a reader who wants to know if her permanent resident son can be deported for committing a crime of domestic violence. Every immigration case is different. Please consult with an immigration attorney for personalized legal advice before beginning any proceedings. ... Read more
Updated information for the November 2016 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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