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
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
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
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
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
In my Immigration Consultation® column this week I clarify important points about the process and explain how to apply for a provisional waiver of the punishment law. Please share the column and consult with an immigration attorney or a federally accredited representative before beginning any immigration proceedings. This is the ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I explain what the changes to the provisional waiver of punishment law regulations mean and who benefits. This is the column: It was finally announced when changes to the process for applying for a provisional waiver of the law of unlawful presence penalty will go into effect ... Read more
Changes to the Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver application process will take effect on August 29, 2016. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today published final regulations detailing the changes. You can read the document ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a question from a reader who wants to petition for his stepson. Every immigration case is different. Please consult with an immigration attorney for personalized legal advice before beginning any proceedings. This is the column: I am a U.S. citizen and I helped my partner obtain his ... Read more
Updated information for the August 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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