Young people and families who leave their homes in foreign countries in order to take up residence in the Miami area often have many obstacles in making the trip. For those who are unable to achieve legal status once they arrive, the challenges that follow may be just...
Month: April 2016
Good news about South Florida foreclosures
Making house payments in the months and years after the recession hit has been difficult for many homeowners in Miami-Dade County and the other two counties in the South Florida area. While some who face serious financial challenges have continued to pay their...
Before your HOA starts a neighborhood watch program
Home security provides peace of mind in any community in Florida, but you may be interested in going beyond an alarm system, cameras or motion sensors around your own property. Many neighborhoods across America have developed crime watch programs, and as a board...
Governing documents of your HOA
Moving into a condominium in Miami often provides you with the advantages of a homeowners’ association. Along with the positive influence this governing body has over your community, there are obligations that you will be expected to meet, as well. At Cuevas and...
DAPA case currently being considered by U.S. Supreme Court
There are circumstances in Florida, such as a child acquiring U.S. citizenship at birth, that could result in a minor’s legal residence in the country even when a parent does not have the appropriate documentation. If this occurs, the inability of a mother or...
Legal representation and your mortgage closing
Buying a house in Miami can be a transaction that changes a person’s life forever. The mortgage closing is the opportunity to make sure it will be a change for the better, and not a burden that will cause financial or emotional hardship later. The final contract...
Family preference and immediate relative immigrant visas
Some people who do not initially qualify for an immigrant visa to move to Miami or elsewhere in the United States may rely on a relative to gain permanent resident status and then sponsor them. As the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs...
Current U.S.-Cuba immigration policy may not change soon
Difficult situations in many countries have residents searching for any channel in which to find passage to Florida and elsewhere in the United States for refuge. Crossing an ocean or traveling long distances by foot is not uncommon, even when immigrants are unsure...
What you should know about SB-1 returning resident visas
As a U.S. permanent resident in Miami, Florida, you may have taken the opportunity to go abroad at some point. Whether this was to visit family members in your home country, to conduct business or for pleasure, if you were unable to return within the appropriate time...
What you should know about foreclosure rescue scams
Paying on a mortgage in Miami, Florida, can be difficult when a person is on a fixed income, but maintaining ownership of the real estate is important. People who are struggling financially and concerned that they will not be able to continue making mortgage payments...