Questions about deferred action continue to pour in. So, this week in my column in La Opinión, I continue to answer some of them. Here I provide general answers to your questions. Each case is different, so you should consult an attorney for personalized legal advice. What kind of documents will I be able to send with my request for deferred action? Read more
The federal government's decision to grant deferred action to hundreds of thousands of undocumented youth has generated many questions from readers. This week, in my column in La Opinión, I answer some of them. Here I provide a general answer to your questions. Each case is different, so you should consult with an attorney ... Read more
There are many expectations about the announcement of the immigration policy change that would help undocumented students. But there are also many doubts about some of the requirements. In the coming days, as the government releases more information, I will clarify those doubts. In my column in this week's La Opinión, I explain what is meant by "exercise of ... Read more
Yesterday, I reported that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authorized the implementation of the deferred action program for hundreds of thousands of DREAMers. Under this directive, certain young people will not be deportable from the country for a period of two years, subject to renewal, and will receive employment authorization if they can demonstrate "a need ... Read more
The struggle of DREAMers - undocumented immigrant students who have been in the United States since a young age and are seeking a path to legalization - won a victory today. Effective immediately, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced changes to immigration policy that would protect DREAMers from ... Read more
Questions continue to be asked about the proposed change to the penalty law. Unfortunately, the USCIS proposal has not yet been approved. As soon as a decision is made, I will be updating you. In my La Opinión column this week I answer several questions from readers, including two about the punishment law. Here I answer from ... Read more
The law requires most non-U.S. citizens to notify the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of address changes within 10 days of moving. It is the sole responsibility of the person applying for immigration benefits for himself or herself or his or her family that the USCIS ... Read more
The new proposal by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that would establish a provisional waiver of the punishment law continues to generate many questions. In my column this week I continue to answer some of them. Please don't trust anyone who tells you that this is already a done deal. It is still a proposal. ... Read more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that since the registration period opened on April 2, they have received 25,000 H-1B visa petitions that count toward the 65,000 capped quota and another 10,900 that count toward the 20,000 quota dedicated to individuals with degrees ... Read more
The new proposal by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that would establish a provisional waiver of the punishment law has generated many questions from readers. This week in my column in La Opinión I answer some of them. Here I provide a general answer to your questions. Each case is different, so you should consult ... Read more
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