According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, employers are prohibited from discriminating against staff on the basis of their immigration or citizenship status. Regrettably, many workers have experienced illegal discrimination in Miami-Dade, and...
Month: December 2016
Suit filed in Miami-Dade County over condominium fees
For those who operate a condominium association, various challenges may arise. For example, an association may become involved in a dispute for a myriad of reasons or struggle with the collection of association fees. In Miami-Dade, and all across the state of Florida,...
Gates close on multi-million dollar church
For anyone facing foreclosure, daily life can feel overwhelming. To make things even worse, many property owners in this position are even more stressed out because of the potential impact a foreclosure may have on children, customers and other people. In Miami-Dade,...
Florida families told to leave unsafe apartment building
When it comes to real estate matters, there are times when difficult decisions have to be made. Unfortunately, disagreements between landlords and tenants can become particularly contentious in Miami, especially when a tenant is evicted from the Florida home or...
Do H1-B workers have rights in the workplace?
Whether you are preparing to obtain a work visa or are already working in the U.S. with an H1-B visa, it is very important to understand your rights. If you live in Miami, or any of Florida's cities, there are a number of circumstances where recognizing your rights...
Miam-Dade saw more foreclosures than other South Florida counties
Over the past decade, a number of developments have created problems for homeowners in South Florida. In Miami-Dade and neighboring regions, the housing crash of 2008 was particularly devastating for some homeowners, leading to a large number of...
What is the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program?
If you wish to obtain a green card in the U.S., you may have a variety of options. For example, you may be able to become a permanent resident as a result of a job you have in Miami-Dade, Florida, or anywhere else in the country. However, you may want to...
Becoming a U.S. citizen at birth
Whether someone obtains U.S. citizenship after getting married or moving to the country for work, there are a multitude of ways that people become citizens. In Miami-Dade, and across the whole state of Florida, many people become citizens at the time they are born....
Investment firm defaults on loan for office buildings
When many people envision a foreclosure, they picture a struggling homeowner who cannot afford to make mortgage payments. However, foreclosures can also have a significant impact on businesses and the people they employ. In Miami-Dade, and all throughout Florida,...
Reviewing the green card renewal process
If your green card is about to expire, it is crucial to renew the card as soon as you can. In Miami, Florida, and throughout the U.S., failure to renew a green card may result in various consequences. For example, you may run into problems if you travel...