Perhaps you are one of many Florida immigrants whose lives in recent years have included various challenges in adapting to a new language, new customs and new laws. Your ultimate goal may be citizenship, and you have likely been working hard to study U.S. history and...
Citizenship
Florida immigrants sometimes carry dual citizenship
When someone emigrates from another country of origin to live in the United States, he or she may have certain goals in mind. For instance, some people arrive in the U.S. in the hope of starting their own businesses, while others come here to study in a college or...
Things to know when preparing for U.S. citizenship
A brief survey of adults in Florida who were born and raised in the United States regarding their knowledge of U.S. history, government issues and the basics of the criminal justice and civil law systems in America would likely reveal how much people don't know....
Factors to consider along the path to citizenship
When you arrived in Florida from another country of origin, you likely shared many of the same hopes and dreams that thousands of immigrants have had when they started new lives in the United States. Perhaps one of your greatest goals is to seek citizenship. Although...
Major wording change in mission statement of citizenship services
Florida is home to thousands of immigrants who arrive here from other countries of origin with various types of legal statuses. Some flee war-torn nations and poverty, while others are business entrepreneurs seeking opportunities for advancement in their endeavors....
Citizenship might be possible for previous DACA recipients
Kirstjen Nielsen, the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary said no official decisions have been made yet by the White House regarding the future legal statuses of certain immigrants in the United States. Much speculation has circulated regarding possible citizenship for...
Green cards do not always lead to citizenship in Florida
If all Florida immigrants were surveyed as to why the came to the United States to live, there would surely be a wide range of answers. Even so, many immigrants share similar concerns about citizenship, visas and deportation proceedings. It's fair to say that most...
Man pleads guilty to citizenship fraud scheme
Many Florida immigrants are married to U.S. citizens. In fact, there are certain types of visas that are issued for those wanting to enter the United States specifically to get married to fiancees who already possess valid citizenship by birth or naturalization. Not...
Citizenship main focus of celebration in another state
United States Chief District Judge Timothy M. Burgess recently presided over a very special ceremony in a northwestern state. Like similar celebrations held in Florida, the special gathering was held to honor many immigrants who have successfully navigated the process...
What is a U visa?
From H-1B visas to green cards that are obtained through marriage, people move to the United States for a variety of reasons and in many different ways. However, if you are wondering what a U visa is, it may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the ins and outs of...

