Visa lottery gives residency to undocumented immigrants?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a question from a reader who won the visa lottery and wishes to apply for permanent residency from abroad. 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 ... Read more

How to emigrate as a child of a permanent resident?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wants to know how to immigrate his minor twin daughters. 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

How long does a letter of support commitment last?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question. 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 to receive personalized legal advice before beginning any process. This is the column: ... Read more

What is a humanitarian entry permit?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I explain what it is, who is eligible and how to obtain a humanitarian entry permit. This is the column: Last week several people showed up at the Otay border crossing to apply for a humanitarian parole. This event, as well as the ... Read more

Can I obtain a work permit before residency?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question. 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 to receive personalized legal advice before beginning any process. This is the ... Read more

Does leaving the U.S. affect permanent residency?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question. 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 to receive personalized legal advice before beginning any process. This is the ... Read more

Does TPS grant permanent residency?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question. 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 to receive personalized legal advice before beginning any process. This is the ... Read more

Why immigrants should file taxes

In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week I explain why immigrants should file taxes. Here is the column: A new year has begun and very soon we will be filing our taxes. The law dictates that we have to pay taxes if we live in the United States. Every person, including undocumented immigrants, must file their income tax return ... Read more

Immigration resolutions for 2014

Happy New Year! In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week I offer some recommended immigration resolutions for 2014. Here is the column: The beginning of the year gives us the opportunity to reflect on past accomplishments and make resolutions to improve our lives in the new year. Today, I propose that you also make the following immigration resolutions in ... Read more

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