Shameful nix of a citizen’s wife

you will leave when your stay expires. The consular officer thinks that your wife wants the visa so she can move to the United States without the typical one-year wait for an immigrant visa. But with all her and your ties to Mexico, the decision seems wrong.

*** Immigrants Rising, immigrantsrising.org, which is dedicated to immigrant entrepreneurship, has a useful publication for anyone wishing to start a business, including those who are undocumented: “A Guide to ITINS, EINS and Taxes.” Get it at http:// bitly/2wjRt3q.Undocumented immigrants can lawfully own businesses and work as independent contractors. Some licenses, such as liquor licenses, may not be available to undocumented immigrants. Otherwise, undocumented immigrants can own businesses and contract for their work under the same rules that apply to U.S. citizens and legal immigrants. I know some who have grown quite rich running businesses or consulting.