A person wishing to enter Florida or elsewhere in the United States to live or work on a temporary or permanent basis must navigate the U.S. immigration system to accomplish his or her goals. The system is complex and serious legal issues may arise if the person in...
Many people immigrate to this country to marry U.S. citizens in Florida or elsewhere. Such marriages, however, are sometimes called into question by the U.S. government on suspicion of fraud. It is important for married couples to know what might be expected of them...
Arriving in Florida or elsewhere in the United States as an immigrant can be exciting and terrifying at the same time. If a person is unfamiliar with U.S. immigration law, he or she might be especially worried that a legal obstacle may arise while adapting to his or...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Many Florida immigrants are athletes who have traveled to the United States to compete. Even a world class athlete, however, must adhere to U.S. immigration law and apply for a visa like any other person who wishes to come to the U.S. to live or work. There are many...
Many Florida immigrants entered the United States with marriage-based, employment-based or other types of visas. U.S. immigration law governs the issue of such visas. Such laws are subject to change, as made evident by a recent policy, more specifically, a restriction...
From the time a Florida immigrant is placed in detention to the time his or her case is fully adjudicated, many months or even years might pass. A 19-year-old male has been in detention for approximately two years. During that time, he confided in a licensed therapist...
