It’s not easy to live and work in a foreign country. But you dared to leave what was familiar to create a better life. You’re now ready to get married and start a family with your fiance(e), who is living in another country. Do you have to return home to marry, or can...
People in the United States who have family members who live overseas may want their loved ones to come to this country. One way to do this is through a family sponsorship, which is only available in certain circumstances. United States citizens and individuals who...
Many Miami residents dream of bringing their elderly parents to live with them, seeking to provide care and companionship in their golden years. Miami's warm climate and diverse culture make it an attractive destination for families looking to reunite. If you're...
Having to appear in a Florida court can be a worrisome and stressful experience. For someone at risk for removal, that stress is intensified. If an immigration hearing does not go well, a person might be expelled from the United States and, in some cases, prohibited...
Emigrating from another country to the United States is not without its challenges. No two journeys are the same and some are undertaken in dire circumstances. Among the millions of people who have entered the U.S. in the past three decades, one of the biggest...
Government officials are always on the watch for fraud, sometimes in connection with people coming to the United States to live or work from other countries of origin. Florida is home to many immigrants, some of whom might be called to immigration court for a Stokes...
Florida residents may be interested in immigration visa requirements for family members. Family-based visas depend on the relationship the petitioner has with the individual, and whether the petitioner is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. Immigration law...
When a U.S. citizen who lives in Florida wishes to marry a non-citizen foreign national, he or she is able to bring their fiance to Florida in order to get married. One way, other than a tourist visa, in which a foreign fiance can legally enter the country in order to...
The United States has developed a series of family immigration laws and processes that allow permanent residents to help an overseas relative become permanent U.S. residents. One can petition on behalf of a spouse or unmarried children, regardless of the children's...
Approximately 3,000 Cubans fleeing to Florida have been picked up by U.S. authorities so far in 2014, according to reports. That number has nearly doubled since 2013. Throughout the last two decades, more than 26,000 people have attempted to reach Florida by sea since...
