How to migrate your spouse?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question and explain how a permanent resident of the United States can immigrate his or her future spouse. 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 ... Read more

How to emigrate to your parents?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question and explain how a U.S. citizen can immigrate his or her parents. 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

How to migrate to their siblings?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question and explain how a U.S. citizen can immigrate his or her siblings. 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

Thanks to life

First of all, I want to wish all my readers a happy Thanksgiving. In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week I recount my life as an immigrant in the United States and thank life for so many good things it has given me. Here is the column: Tomorrow we will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day... Read more

How does the Visa Waiver Program work?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question and explain what the Visa Waiver Program is, who is eligible and the restrictions. 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 ... Read more

Visa Lottery Registration Deadline Ends

Previously, I informed you that one of the ways to obtain permanent residency in the United States is through the diversity visa program or visa lottery. Today, November 2, is the last day to register for the visa lottery. This registration period is for the fiscal year lottery ... Read more

How does criminal history affect my residency application?

This week in my Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wants to know if he can apply for permanent residency even though he had some problems with the law. Each case is different and the answers may vary depending on the background of each person. Here is a general answer to your questions. Please consult ... Read more

Can abuse victim renew residency without help from spouse?

This week, in my Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer the question of a reader, a victim of abuse by her husband, who wants to know if she can renew her green card without her husband's help. Here I answer general questions from my readers. Please consult with an immigration attorney to receive advice ... Read more

How to get a green card with U visa and apply for residency

This week in my Immigration Consultation® column, I explain how certain crime victims can obtain permanent residency in the United States after obtaining a U visa. Here is the column: In my previous column, I explained that the U visa is part of a humanitarian program of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS, ... Read more

How to obtain a U visa

This week in my Consulta Migratoria® column, I explain how certain crime victims can obtain the U visa that allows them to live and work legally in the United States: Here is the column: A young Guatemalan man assaulted and stabbed; a Mexican woman, victim of domestic violence; a Salvadoran woman, victim of rape; and another, victim of an assault ... Read more

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