In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a question from a reader who recently moved and in the past has sponsored a cousin to immigrate to the United States. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here is a general answer to your questions. Please ... Read more
Good news for young people living in California who are applying for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 900 - new legislation that will help unmarried people between the ages of 18 and 21 who are not in the custody of the state of California ... Read more
Since the deadline to register for the Diversity Visa program, known as the "visa lottery," is now open, eligible individuals should take advantage of this opportunity. The application window is short. You have until November 3, 2015 to submit an application. Remember, you can only apply once. If you try to submit multiple applications ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I explain how to immigrate to the United States through a family member. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide general answers to your questions. Please consult with an immigration attorney to receive legal advice ... Read more
The new visa lottery period is open. In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I explain what the program consists of and who can apply. This is the column: Obtaining permanent residency is a privilege that millions of immigrants desire. But for many it is a long and difficult process. There are ... Read more
The Department of State made changes to the October 2015 Visa Bulletin that will cause delays in the processing of Mexican family-based petitions in two categories. The Bulletin, updated on September 25, replaces the October 2015 Visa Bulletin that was originally issued on September 9, 2015. ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wants to know if she can marry her boyfriend when she obtains a U.S. immigrant visa. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here is a general answer to her questions. ... Read more
Texas is denying birth certificates to children born in the United States, but whose parents are undocumented. Four undocumented mothers in Texas who were denied birth certificates for their Texas-born babies are fighting the state's action in federal court. During an interview on the program "Un Nuevo Día" on ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a reader's question about whether the federal government can revoke an already approved family 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 with ... Read more
The Visa Bulletin for the month of September 2015 is now available online. The monthly report, published by the U.S. Department of State, indicates the availability and priority date of immigrant visas. For an explanation of how to read the Visa Bulletin and how it works click here. ... Read more
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