Monthly Archives: October 2010

The Pew Hispanic Center is a nonpartisan research organization that does not take positions on policy issues.  The “Pew” recently conducted a study in English and Spanish, from August 17 through September 19, which surveyed 1,375 Latino adults conducted by … Continue reading →

President Obama in an interview with the syndicated radio program “Piolin por la Manana” urged Latino voters to go out on November 2 and vote.  The President stated, it “makes no sense” for those impatient for immigration reform to stop … Continue reading →

USCIS announced the launch of the new Certificate of Naturalization.  The new design is aimed at reducing fraud and making the certificates more tamper-proof.  USCIS hopes to integrate the new certificates over the next year. All previously issued certificates will … Continue reading →

Veronica Martinez was sentenced to prison and upon termination of her prison term, three years supervised release.  The sentence came after an investigation by U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement Office of Homeland Security Investigations, FBI, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, and … Continue reading →

Do not send the original document evidence to USCIS unless you are specifically instructed to do so.  However, always bring your original documents with you to any interview.

There is a difference between the visa expiration date and the length of time you have permission to remain in the U.S. A visa gives a foreign citizen permission to apply to enter the U.S. at a port-of-entry; it does … Continue reading →

When attending a court date or immigration interview of any kind it is never a good idea to wear jeans, low-cut tops, flip-flops, or short skirts, no matter how “nice” you think they look.  The reality is you are being … Continue reading →

Two men, Derrick M. Donchak, 20, and Brandon J. Piekarsky, 18, on trial in a Pennsylvania federal court in connection with the beating death of an undocumented Mexican immigrant have been found guilty on all counts, including hate crimes. The … Continue reading →

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a report that found U.S. Hispanics can expect to outlive whites by more than two years and blacks by more than seven.  Researchers have seen signs of Hispanic longevity for years … Continue reading →

USCIS naturalized more than 750,000 people in 2009. If you are a Legal Permanent Resident who obtained your green card through marriage you may be eligible  for citizenship after 3 years of legal permanent residency.  These individuals are permitted to … Continue reading →