In order to be granted permanent residency, U.S. immigration law imposes a number of requirements, including having to be admissible to the country. Having a criminal record could negatively affect an immigrant who is applying for permanent residency. But a lot depends on what type of record the immigrant has... Read more
In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week I explain the visa lottery program and who is eligible to apply. Here is the column: The U.S. Department of State announced that next Wednesday, October 1, is the new deadline to register for the diversity visa program, popularly known as the "Diversity Visa Lottery Program. Read more
I often receive questions from readers. Generally, I try to answer them through Inmigración Hoy or my Consulta Migratoria® column. One of the most frequently asked questions is how to petition for a relative. This question depends on several factors, including the legal status of the person who wants to petition. In ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wishes to immigrate to the United States through his future husband who is gay. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I answer his questions in a general way. Please ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wants to know if he will be able to immigrate through a family petition filed in 1997 by an aunt. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to his questions. ... Read more
In my Immigration Consultation® column this week I answer the question of a permanent resident of the United States who wishes to obtain a reentry permit that will allow him or her to stay outside the U.S. for more than one year. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wants to know how to apply for a fiancé visa. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to her questions. Please consult with an immigration attorney to ... Read more
In my Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer the question of a reader who wants to know how to renew her U.S. green card. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to her questions. Please consult with an immigration attorney to find out how to ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a question from a reader who wants to know what special immigrant juvenile status consists of. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here is a general answer to your questions. Please consult with an attorney ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wants to know if it is more advantageous to apply for permanent residency through a U.S. citizen parent or a future spouse. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I answer in a ... Read more
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