A Florida resident once owned two adjacent pieces of property with a home on each side. The owner eventually had the homes torn down and built a new home on one of the lots. When the home was foreclosed, and a new owner acquired the empty lot next door, real estate...
Month: March 2020
US immigration law: Advocates oppose DNA collection
If a Florida household includes a family member who was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, it can cause stress and worry for the entire family. U.S. immigration law is complex, and policies are constantly changing. It can be...
US immigration law: Man was detained when he fell, now can’t walk
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers say they do not believe a man who says he can no longer walk due an injury he suffered while in detention. The U.S. immigration law officials said they have evidence that a medical examination showed the man did not suffer...
Stay calm if US immigration law problems arise
Federal law governs all matters regarding immigration. New immigrants arrive in Florida all the time, each having experienced a unique set of circumstances in traveling to the United States. U.S. immigration law is complex, and it is not uncommon for issues to arise...
Investors can seek adjustment of status
Many Florida immigrants are entrepreneurs or investors. Studies show immigrants play key roles in U.S. business success. In fact, if a person plans to create new jobs by investing capital in a U.S. business, he or she may qualify for a certain application for an...
Employment immigration problems? A few things to know
A person who is adept in a specialized field -- such as athletics, medical work or research -- might travel to Florida or elsewhere in the United States to work. Having an extraordinary ability in a specialized field often creates eligibility to apply for a...
Will US immigration law officials release detainees from custody?
Florida immigrants may be at risk for detention for any number of reasons. For instance, if a man or woman approaches a U.S. border to request asylum, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may detain him or her for some time. Another reason U.S. immigration law...
Real estate disputes: Amicable negotiation, a key to success
Many business owners, as well as private property owners in Florida run into trouble when a party with whom they've signed a contract doesn't adhere to the terms. Whether you are a seller, a buyer, a landlord or tenant, it can be difficult and highly stressful to...
Adjustment of status rules have changed again
In Florida and elsewhere across the country, staying updated on U.S. immigration laws and policies can be challenging and stressful. It seems such laws are always being changed. Immigrants who are planning to seek an adjustment of status will want to review...
The citizenship process can be lengthy and stressful
When a person emigrates from another country of origin to Florida or elsewhere in the United States, he or she may have certain goals in mind. Some want to live and work in the United States so they can send money home to their family members. Others come here to...