In Florida and throughout the country, immigration detention centers are filled to capacity. Some detainees are seeking asylum and are waiting for their cases to be processed. Others were taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. At...
Miami Immigration & Naturalization Law Blog
Billionaire against millionaire in real estate dispute
Many wealthy people, including some who are famous, live along the Florida coast in Palm Beach. In fact, billionaire Ken Griffin (owner of Citadel, LLC) has purchased numerous parcels of land, amassing property that stretches 1,400 feet along the coast. A real estate...
2 real estate issues should concern property owners
Florida land owners may want to learn about adverse possession and prescriptive easement laws. These two issues can cause complications regarding property ownership or use of property. Each issue can spark real estate disputes that may not necessarily end in a...
Man says immigration guards gave wrong medication
Many Florida families are currently navigating the legal system regarding issues related to travel visas, Stokes interviews or other issues. Some have family members who are currently being held in county jails. These jails are being used as immigration detention...
Evaluating the most common causes of construction disputes
There may be a multitude of factors to address and decisions to make when preparing to initiate operations on a new construction project. You might work on numerous projects each year, through various areas of Florida, and each new project may carry its own set of...
Real estate dispute in another state got out of hand
As in most states, there are many types of neighborhoods in Florida. Some homes, of course, are in remote areas while others include houses that are closer together. Even if separated by acres of land, when more than one house exists in a particular area, there is a...
Immigration visas
Florida is often a target destination for people who are immigrating to the United States. Many have fled the only place they have ever lived due to imminent threats of violence or death. For those planning on entering this country, it is crucial that proper...
Florida homeowner in legal battle with HOA
When someone lives in a community that operates under a Homeowners Association (HOA), disputes sometimes arise between homeowners and neighbors or with the HOA organization itself. Often, such disagreements include issues having to do with exterior décor on a home,...
Are immigrant detainees affected by climate?
As of 2020, there were approximately 128 immigration detention centers in the United States, including several in Florida. People who are held in these facilities may be there for any number of reasons. While it is a form of detention, immigrant detainees throughout...
Immigration eligibility categories for green cards
Many immigrants settle in Florida with the goal of becoming a permanent resident of the United States. A green card enables the holder to live and work anywhere in the country. It also enables them to leave and re-enter the United States as long as they do not stay...