Can I ask my cousin or help him/her with an asylum application?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a question from a reader who wants to help her cousin who wants to apply for asylum while in a detention center. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to her questions. For ... Read more

Urgent notification for DACA recipients

Anyone covered by DACA who received a work permit that is more than 2 years old and was issued by the Federal Government after February 16, 2015 has until July 30, 2015 to return the document to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS, ... Read more

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

Can U.S. citizen petition for stepchild?

During the program "Un Nuevo Día" on Telemundo, I answered questions from viewers. I explained how a U.S. citizen can petition for his or her stepchild, what DACA is, how to obtain a work permit, how to request your immigration or criminal file, and how to apply for a humanitarian or tourist visa. You can see the answers in ... Read more

Do you have TPS and were denied renewal of your driver's license?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I explain how people on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) can avoid being discriminated against in their jobs or when trying to obtain or renew their driver's licenses. Here is some general information. Please consult with an immigration attorney to receive more information ... 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

Who is eligible for TPS from Honduras and Nicaragua?

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. ... Read more

Is it possible to ask a gay spouse?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wishes to immigrate to the United States through his future husband who is gay. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I answer his questions in a general way. Please ... Read more

How to obtain a work permit when applying for asylum?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a question from a reader who wants to obtain a work permit while applying for asylum in immigration court. 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 ... Read more

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