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
The Supreme Court's tie in the DAPA and DACA expansion case marked a defeat for millions of immigrants, but not the end of the legal battle. In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a reader's question about the Supreme Court's ruling and explain why they should not ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer general questions from readers. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Please consult with an immigration attorney to receive personalized legal advice before beginning any process. This is the column: In the ... Read more
Updated information for the July 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 Consulta Migratoria® column this week, I explain the changes to the eligibility criteria for applying for a provisional waiver of the punishment law that will soon go into effect. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide general answers to your questions. For ... Read more
Good news! Different categories of immigrants and family members of permanent residents will be eligible to apply for a provisional waiver of the "punishment law" within the United States in a few weeks. This is one of the benefits of the proposal to modify the requirements to apply for a provisional waiver of the "punishment law" that ... Read more
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