What immigration procedures can be carried out without a lawyer?

Today I was on Telemundo's "Un Nuevo Día" to talk about immigration procedures that do not require a lawyer and give some tips on how to do them. For example, people without criminal records or immigration arrests can renew their green card or work permit using the electronic systems of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), which is a ... Read more

Abogado a Tu Lado answers more questions in new videos

What to do if an immigrant was previously married and divorced and now wants to petition for a new spouse? Can a Mexican national travel and work in the U.S. while waiting for a family petition filed by a sibling to be approved? How can you find and evaluate an immigration attorney? In new segments of "El ... Read more

USCIS launches physician locator for permanent residency applicants

When an immigrant files an application for adjustment of status to obtain permanent residence in the United States, they generally must pass a medical examination before the application is approved and a green card is issued. The examination can only be performed by a physician authorized by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) to perform the ... Read more

Green Card can now be renewed using new electronic system

Immigrants who have permanent residency in the United States will be able to renew their green card or replace it using a new electronic system starting Monday, March 30, 2015. Immigration authorities assure that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS, for ... Read more

What is an EB-5 investor visa?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wants to know how to obtain an EB-5 investor visa that allows you to live and work legally in the United States. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to ... Read more

How to emigrate to the USA through a stepchild?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a question from a reader who wants to know if a U.S. citizen can petition for her biological father, stepmother and siblings. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here is a general answer to her question. Please ... Read more

Immigration resolutions for 2015

This week in my Consulta Migratoria® column I offer some immigration resolutions for 2015. Here's the column: Every year-end we talk about making resolutions - like losing weight, spending more time with our families, looking for a better job or buying a house. We make these promises to ourselves with the intention of improving our ... Read more

Can I apply for permanent residency with an I visa?

This week in my Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wishes to obtain permanent residency through her future husband. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on the immigration history of each person. Here I provide a general answer to your questions. Please consult with an immigration attorney ... Read more

How to ask for pardon for lying in immigration proceedings?

This week in my Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on the immigration history of each person. Here I provide a general answer to your questions. Please consult with an immigration attorney to receive personalized legal advice before beginning any process. This ... Read more

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