What to do during DAPA blocking and DACA expansion?

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

Visa Bulletin July 2016

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

Who will the extension of provisional pardon to the law of punishment help?

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

Expansion of provisional pardon to punishment law to begin

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

Visa Bulletin June 2016

Updated information for the June 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 prepare for the interview for permanent residency?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a reader's question about how to prepare for your interview for permanent residency. 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 an immigration attorney ... Read more

Visa Bulletin May 2016

New tables including the consular filing dates and final visa issuance action are now available in the May 2016 Visa Bulletin. If you would like to view the Visa Bulletin Tables on Filing for Adjustment of Status (applications for an immigrant visa ... Read more

Can I file a family and employment petition at the same time?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer the question of a reader who wishes to obtain permanent residency through a family or employment-based petition. 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 ... Read more

Visa Bulletin April 2016

New tables including consular filing dates and final visa issuance action are now available in the April Visa Bulletin. If you would like to view the Visa Bulletin Tables on Filing for Adjustment of Status (immigrant visa applications filed within ... Read more

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