How much income is needed to sponsor a parent's emigration to the U.S.?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a question from a reader who wishes to immigrate his parents. 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 for legal advice ... Read more

Can a sister citizen submit a letter of support?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wishes to return to the United States with the help of his U.S. citizen children and sisters. Every immigration case is different. Please consult with an immigration attorney for personalized legal advice before beginning any immigration ... Read more

USCIS releases new edition of Form I-864P

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services posted on its website an updated edition of Form I-864P, Poverty Guidance. This form is used to determine the minimum income required to sponsor immigrants in most family-based and some employment-based visa categories. The Guide ... Read more

Can assets be used to sponsor an immigrant?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wishes to use his daughter's assets to sponsor his wife through a family petition. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to your ... Read more

Do I have to notify USCIS of a change of address?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a question from a reader who recently moved and in the past has sponsored a cousin to immigrate to the United States. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here is a general answer to your questions. Please ... Read more

Can I live anywhere in the U.S. with permanent residency?

Happy Independence Day! I am very grateful to the United States for all that the country has helped my family. I hope you are enjoying the greatness and freedoms of this country on this day. In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week, I answer a question from a reader who wants to know ... Read more

Does a family petition require a letter of support?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a question from a low-income reader who wants to immigrate with her husband. 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 to ... Read more

How to recover an immigration bond

When an undocumented person is detained by one of the U.S. immigration agencies, the government often allows the person to be released on bond while his or her case is being processed and resolved in immigration court. The amount of the bond varies depending on the judge, the person's record, and ... Read more

What is a family reunification package?

In my Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer the question of a reader who wishes to reunify with his minor child who is detained by immigration authorities in the U.S. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on the immigration history of each person. Here is a general answer to your questions. Please consult ... Read more

Can a permanent resident petition for a stepchild?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a question from an undocumented reader who wants to know how she can help her minor child who is in deportation proceedings. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to her ... Read more

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