Visa Bulletin January 2017

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

What does the election result mean for undocumented immigrants?

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

Can a permanent resident be deported for a crime of domestic violence?

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

Visa Bulletin November 2016

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

How to avoid becoming a victim of visa lottery fraud?

There are already reports of people claiming to have been scammed by unscrupulous individuals during the visa lottery registration period. In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week I explain how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud. Here is the column: The new registration period for the Diversity Visa Lottery has opened... Read more

Can a sister citizen submit a letter of support?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wishes to return to the United States with the help of his U.S. citizen children and sisters. Every immigration case is different. Please consult with an immigration attorney for personalized legal advice before beginning any immigration ... Read more

Visa Bulletin October 2016

Updated information for the October 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

Provisional pardon changes to punishment law go into effect

Changes to the Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver application process go into effect today, August 29, 2016. The new regulations will allow certain undocumented family members of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, such as parents, spouses, unmarried children and siblings, to ... Read more

Visa Bulletin September 2016

Updated information for the September 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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