The U.S. government provides immigrants in certain situations the ability to file what is known as an adjustment of status. A previous blog post gives a brief explanation of how this can help people become permanent residents. However, there are things that people...
Recently, we discussed coming to the United States not as an immigrant, but for the purpose of studying or gaining a trade skill. As pointed out in a previous blog post, obtaining a student visa does not give you status to live in the country temporarily or...
Immigration is a topic of concern for many people in Miami; however, not every foreigner who comes to the United States does so with the intent of staying. There are some instances in which you, as a non-U.S. citizen, may apply for permission to come into the country...
Most immigrants and citizens of Florida are aware of the possibility of gaining legal immigration status by marriage. As it’s been pointed out in previous posts on this blog, after obtaining temporary legal status in the United States, most immigrants have the...
If you arrived in the country on a temporary status, such as with a temporary work visa or vacation permit, you may have decided to apply for an adjustment of status to seek permanent residency. Many temporary residents in Florida petition to change to permanent...
When you have plans to secure an employment-based visa, you should be aware of the different categories available. Our attorneys at Attorneys at Law know how crucial it is to apply for the right visa and provide the proper documentation....
Next year, the United States expects to welcome as many as 8,000 refugees from Syria. According to a recent report from CNS News, roughly 15,000 refugees have been referred to this country in the hopes of escaping persecution. So far, millions of people have fled...
The process of filing for permanent residency and/or petitioning for an adjustment of status can be lengthy and rather involved in many cases. In fact, it is not unheard of for green card applications to be denied. That does not necessarily mean, however, that an...
The heated debates over current immigration guidelines and reform efforts that have picked up recently may have many Florida residents feeling as though immigration is a new political issue. The truth of the matter is, however, that political disputes over immigration...
If you or a loved one is currently living in the United States with temporary or nonimmigrant status, it is important to understand whether and how you can achieve permanent residency. Fortunately, adjustment of status can allow for you to file for green card...
