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...
Citizenship
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...
Applying for U.S. citizenship after a divorce
There are many paths to citizenship, whether someone is born in the U.S. or gets married to a U.S. citizen. In a recent post, this blog addressed immigrants and domestic violence. In Miami-Dade, and across other sections of Florida, victims of domestic violence and...
Is citizenship status discrimination unlawful?
From adjusting to life in a new country to finding work and maneuvering the immigration process, people who move to the U.S. may experience a plethora of hurdles. Unfortunately, some of them may be subjected to illegal discrimination in Miami, Florida, and across the...
Becoming a U.S. citizen at birth
Whether someone obtains U.S. citizenship after getting married or moving to the country for work, there are a multitude of ways that people become citizens. In Miami-Dade, and across the whole state of Florida, many people become citizens at the time they are born....