A man is dead, and so are numerous others. What all the decedents had in common when they were alive was that they had emigrated to the United States from other countries of origin. In most of these situations, including, perhaps, some in Florida, the decedents' loved...
Month: December 2018
Adjustment of status goals: Becoming a US citizen
When an immigrant arrives in Florida, it may with plans and dreams to start a business, get married and raise a family in the United States or to file an application to become a U.S.citizen. The latter is the ultimate adjustment of status goal in many immigrants'...
US immigration law: Must you allow officers into your home?
Many Florida residents have been surprised by unexpected visits from law enforcement officers to their homes. Such residents who also happen to be immigrants may worry that such visits are related to U.S. immigration law, especially if the officers are from the...
Is your holiday joy being threatened by foreclosure problems?
Like other states, the Florida economy fluctuates with some years better than others. Global, statewide and local issues affect the financial status of everyone. This holiday season, some people are dealing with lenders who are threatening foreclosure on a home...
Detentions increase for alleged violations of US immigration law
In Florida and beyond, immigration detentions have increased substantially over the past couple of decades, from detentions of about 7,000 in 1994 to about 44,000 in 2017. Many immigrant advocates have called for U.S. immigration law reform, especially concerning...
Family of the POTUS’s son-in-law facing real estate disputes
Jared Kushner's family have been entangled in some recent legal problems. The situation pertains to real estate disputes that Kushner Cos., who owns property in another state, has been engaged in with tenants who rent apartments in the building the company owns....
Building erected in 1903 headed for foreclosure
Florida is home to a lot of old buildings. Many of these properties have changed ownership throughout the years. As with private homes, commercial businesses or other real estate, ownership sometimes transfers to the lenders, if those who currently own said properties...
US immigration law officials arrested the wrong guy
Many Florida residents have experienced times in their lives where people mistook their identities for others. If someone has a strong physical resemblance to another person, for instance, it is easy to understand how this might happen; however, if a person is as much...
Hoping for an adjustment of status? You have options.
When you arrived in Florida as a foreign national, you likely felt excited and nervous at the same time. You hopefully have a strong support system of family and friends on hand to help you adapt to your new life in the United States. Like most immigrants, you've...
Family facing US immigration law problems has community support
As Christmas draws near, many Florida families are getting ready for celebrations they will have with their relatives and friends. Many immigrants will be celebrating their first holidays in the United States. For one such family in another state, thinking of...