What immigration procedures can be carried out without a lawyer?

Today I was on Telemundo's "Un Nuevo Día" to talk about immigration procedures that do not require a lawyer and give some tips on how to do them. For example, people without criminal records or immigration arrests can renew their green card or work permit using the electronic systems of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), which is a ... Read more

How to ask for pardon for lying in immigration proceedings?

This week in my Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question. 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 receive personalized legal advice before beginning any process. This ... Read more

What are the USCIS case processing times?

One of the questions I am usually asked is how long it will take to process an immigration case with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The answer is that it is difficult to estimate the processing time because it all depends on the case and the amount of work the USCIS has pending. ... Read more

Fees increased for some immigration procedures

New fees for processing immigrant and non-immigrant visas and other consular services are now in effect. Fees for several immigration procedures have increased, while others have been lowered. The U.S. Department of State announced that the increase is necessary to cover the costs associated with processing consular services. ... Read more

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