Visa Bulletin April 2020

Visa Bulletin

Updated information for the April 2020 Visa Bulletin is now available. The new tables include consular filing dates and final visa issuance action. If you would like to view the Visa Bulletin tables on Filing for Adjustment of Status (applications for a visa ... Read more

Can I obtain permanent residency through work in 2020?

work visa

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wishes to obtain permanent residency through an employer. 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

Visa Bulletin March 2020

Visa Bulletin

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New U.S. Supreme Court order authorizes nationwide application of public charge rule

Public Charge Supreme Court 2-21-20

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Can a family petition be filed for children or adoptive parents?

family petition children to parents

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

Visa Bulletin February 2020

Visa Bulletin

Updated information for the February 2020 Visa Bulletin is now available. The new tables include consular filing dates and final visa issuance action. If you would like to view the Visa Bulletin tables on Filing for Adjustment of Status (applications for a visa ... Read more

Visa Bulletin January 2020

Visa Bulletin

Updated information for the January 2020 Visa Bulletin is now available. The new tables include the consular filing dates and final visa issuance action. If you would like to view the Visa Bulletin tables on Filing for Adjustment of Status (applications for a visa ... Read more

Visa Bulletin December 2019

Visa Bulletin

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Judge's emergency order prevents denial of visas to uninsured immigrants

Temporary restraining order

In an emergency action, a federal judge today blocked the implementation of President Trump's executive order requiring the denial of immigrant visas and barring foreign nationals without health coverage or who cannot afford to pay for their medical expenses in the United States from entering the country.

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