In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I report that the registration deadline for the 2022 visa lottery is now open and explain how you can participate in the upcoming lottery. Each year, millions of foreign nationals aspire to a future in the United States by registering for a diversity visa, popularly known as a ... Read more
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced the suspension of routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services in most countries around the world as a precautionary measure in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The suspension of services began on March 18, 2020. DOS expects ... Read more
Individuals whose petitions for H-1B visas have been approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services with a start date of October 1, 2014 may take the next step in the process. U.S. Department of State consular offices have the authority to accept petitions for H-1B visas from ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question. 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 to receive personalized legal advice before beginning any process. This is the ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question. 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 to receive personalized legal advice before beginning any process. This is the ... Read more
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
The deadline for the visa lottery has opened. The government shutdown will not affect registration. In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week I explain who is eligible and what you need to do to register. Here is the column: One of the ways to obtain permanent residency in the United States is through ... Read more
One of the ways to obtain permanent residency in the United States is through the diversity visa program. Each year, the U.S. Department of State holds a lottery for these visas, which is commonly known as the visa lottery. These visas are given to people from countries ... Read more
This week in my Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question about the J-1 visa. Here I provide a general answer to his questions. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Please consult with an immigration attorney to receive personalized legal advice before ... Read more
Effective Tuesday, September 3, 2013, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will complete the transition to an electronic system for receiving immigrant visa applications. Currently, certain immigrant visa applicants in some countries, including any U.S. embassy or consulate in ... Read more
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