Every year, people become permanent residents in the U.S. through marriage. However, obtaining a green card by tying the knot will result in a conditional resident status. If you live in Miami, Florida, or anywhere else in the country, you may be able to have the...
Month: January 2017
Can I work in the U.S. on a tourist visa?
From sightseeing to spending time with family members and friends, people travel to the U.S. for many reasons. If you are planning on entering the United States with a tourist visa, it is important to understand your responsibilities and find answers to any of your...
Helping family members become permanent residents
Each year, people immigrate to the U.S. for a wide variety of reasons. While some head to the country because of an investment or employment opportunity, others may move to the U.S. because of their marriage or for other family-oriented purposes. In Miami-Dade,...
Condo prices fall in Miami
When it comes to condos, there are all sorts of considerations for owners as well as prospective buyers. From the location of a unit to association services, there are many points for people in Miami to consider regarding condos. However, it is pivotal for people to...
Applying for an EB-5 visa
From tourist visas to H1-B visas, people decide to enter the United States for a multitude of reasons. If you are an investor who hopes to relocate to the U.S., you may be interested in obtaining an EB-5 visa. Whether you plan to invest in a Miami venture, or any...
Animal bites and other issues landlords encounter
If you have tenants, you may run into a number of problems, such as a tenant's failure to pay rent on time or damage to the property you own. At Cuevas, Garcia & Torres, we are also aware of other stressful matters that landlords may find themselves in the middle...
Southwest Florida saw decline in foreclosures during 2016
Like the stock market, the foreclosure rate goes up and down and depends on a smorgasbord of factors. Also, foreclosures can have serious consequences for those who own a home and even some who rent property. When it comes to foreclosure, entire families may have...
Proposed legislation aims to change H-1B program
For those who move to a new country to find work, many challenges can arise. Aside from financial hurdles, working through the application process, adjusting to life and leaving behind family members and friends, some people may encounter problems due to changing...
Dealing with divorce and foreclosure
When people find themselves in the middle of a foreclosure, life can be challenging. Unfortunately, this is often even more true for those who are going through a divorce as well. As if splitting up with your spouse does not make life hard enough, you may have even...
Immigration issues and splitting up with a spouse
If you and your spouse are planning on filing for divorce, a wide variety of legal issues may affect you, such as property division and child support obligations. However, divorce could also have an impact on you or your spouse's residence status or raise other...