Some people who hope to make a better life in the United States end up in immigration detention facilities. Unfortunately, not every immigrant in Miami is treated with dignity and respect if he or she is put in a detainment center. There have been numerous reports of...
Month: July 2015
Can I appeal my citizenship ruling?
The process of filing for permanent residency and/or petitioning for an adjustment of status can be lengthy and rather involved in many cases. In fact, it is not unheard of for green card applications to be denied. That does not necessarily mean, however, that an...
Appreciating the importance of title insurance
No matter if you are a first-time homebuyer or an experienced investor in Miami commercial real estate, you commit a great deal of yourself and finances when making any kind of property purchase. As such, you have the right to be informed and comfortable with all of...
Florida foreclosure rates signal cautious optimism
While the housing market crash affected individual Florida homeowners on different levels, the recession had a huge impact on the state collectively. Countless homeowners were confronted with serious financial challenges, and thousands were forced into foreclosure. In...
A brief overview of employment immigration guidelines
American companies continually strive to acquire the greatest minds and talents in their industries by searching internationally for new employees. Beyond that, many different fields of work benefit from the skills and practical experiences that people from other...
How does foreclosure affect your credit score?
While many financial experts would agree that foreclosing upon your home should never be your first choice for confronting financial challenges, it is a responsible and viable option in many cases. Still, foreclosure can have real and long-term effects on your credit...
What is the difference between a condominium and a cooperative?
No matter if you are a first-time homebuyer or have experience in investing in real estate, you likely recognize the financial benefits of owning versus renting in the Miami-Dade region. Owning a condominium or cooperative offers many of the same amenities and...
Marriage equality and immigration guidelines
Many opposite-sex and same-sex couples across the state of Florida and the entire country are celebrating the fact that the U.S. Supreme Court recently recognized marriage equality as a constitutional right for all citizens. The ruling extends same-sex marriage rights...
Child deportation rates cause concern and controversy
Most Florida residents, no matter where they stand on the topic of immigration reform, would agree that deportation orders affect entire families. Issues concerning the deportation of parents and/or breadwinners are serious enough, but the deportation of minor...
Student visa considerations
June may be characterized as graduation season, but the summer and fall are definitely known as college career season for a huge number of domestic and international students alike. Colleges and other higher education institutions across the state of Florida and the...