In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a question from a reader who wants to know if an employer acted correctly in asking for additional documents to verify if he or she could work legally. 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 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
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
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced that for the fifth consecutive year it has approved 10,000 petitions for the U visa. This means they reached the maximum number they can issue for fiscal year 2014 (October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014). Due to the high demand for ... Read more
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
In my Immigration Consultation® column this week I explain what it is, who is eligible and how to obtain an E-2 investor visa that allows you to live and work legally in the United States. This is the column: I am often asked how a person can legally immigrate to the United States through a business. ... Read more
In my Immigration Consultation® column this week I explain why it is necessary to notify USCIS and other government agencies of a change of address and how you can do it. Here is the column: The law requires most non-citizens of the United States to notify the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of a change of address ... Read more
Starting today, September 9, 2013, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use a new tool called Customer Identity Verification (CIV) in its offices. The purpose is to confirm the identity of the person who is appearing for an interview ... Read more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced that for the fourth consecutive year it has approved 10,000 petitions for the U visa. This means they reached the maximum number they can issue for fiscal year 2013 (October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013). The program was created ... Read more
This week in my Consulta Migratoria® column, I explain how certain people can apply for a fee waiver when doing their immigration paperwork: Here is the column:Most immigration paperwork requires payment of fees to the government. To apply for U.S. citizenship, renew your green card, or obtain a work permit, among ... Read more
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