In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wants to know how to apply for a fiancé visa. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to her questions. Please consult with an immigration attorney to ... Read more
I previously informed you that U visas for fiscal year 2013-2014 sold out in a few days. But for the 2014-2015 fiscal year, they will sell out before the U.S. government makes them available. Each fiscal year the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issues 10,000 U visas ... Read more
Leon Rodriguez was sworn in today, becoming the fourth director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Rodriguez was confirmed by the Senate as USCIS director in June 2014, in a 52-44 vote. Previously, he was director of the Office of Civil Rights of the ... 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
The wave of children coming to the United States is alarming because it highlights the fact that thousands of children are risking their lives to reach this country. More than 50,000 children have been apprehended attempting to cross the border, fleeing violence and poverty, with aspirations for a better future in ... Read more
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a question from a reader who wants to know the process for locating and claiming her minor daughter who is detained by immigration authorities in the United States. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here ... Read more
In a 52-44 vote, Leon Rodriguez was confirmed by the Senate as the new director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). President Obama nominated him to the position in December 2013 to replace Alejandro Mayorkas, who left the post to become deputy director of the ... Read more
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
A few days ago I reported to you that the available H-1B visas for fiscal year 2015 were sold out. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) received approximately 172,500 applications within 7 days. Today, April 10, 2014, the agency conducted the lottery to select those who will receive the visas. The applications did not ... Read more
It has been almost two years since the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program went into effect. That means that soon the more than 521,000 people who were approved for the program will have to begin the process of renewing their permits. Yesterday, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ... Read more
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