There are multiple different types of work visas available for professionals in various careers. There are visas for people with advanced degrees and exceptional skills. There are visas for managers and executives seeking an internal transfer to a domestic facility....
U.s. Immigration Law
Common mistakes to avoid in a nonimmigrant visa interview
Stepping into a United States consulate for a nonimmigrant visa interview can be intimidating. Consular officers look for clarity, honesty and preparedness, and knowing what errors to avoid can prevent any delays to your plans. Failing to prepare thoroughly...
Can naturalized U.S. citizens be deported?
This is a stressful time for anyone who is in the U.S. on a visa (let alone anyone who is undocumented). Many people who became U.S. citizens after immigrating to our country are feeling uncertain as well. Becoming a “naturalized” U.S. citizen has always been...
4 health issues that could impede your EB-5 visa application
Applying for an EB-5 visa is an important step for investors who want to live and work in the United States. This visa offers a pathway to permanent residency through a qualifying investment and job creation. While the financial and procedural aspects of the EB-5...
Immigrants at a detention facility speak out
In Florida and surrounding states, thousands of people have been detained as they await adjudication of their cases. These detainees have all emigrated from other countries of origin. A group being housed in a bordering state has rallied their voices together to...
What to do and what to avoid at an immigration interview
Whether seeking an adjustment of status or facing removal proceedings, a person will want to make as positive an impression as possible when meeting with immigration representatives in Florida or elsewhere. If the individual received a notice to appear at an...
Support for those facing immigration problems
Florida has a diverse population, including tourists, retirees and many immigrants. If you’re part of the latter category, you may understand how stressful and sometimes frightening it can be to worry about your legal status or to encounter challenges regarding a...
Evaluating the options for pursuing an immigration visa
There are a variety of reasons why individuals who reside in another country may wish to immigrate to the United States. If you face a similar scenario in life, you might feel that Florida could be just the place to set down roots and build a life for you and your...
Worried about an immigration interview?
Sometimes, a person wants to come to Florida or elsewhere in the United States from another country of origin, often to attend school, to work and/or to get married. Part of the process could include attending an immigration visa interview. This can spark legal...
Florida immigrant settles lawsuit against sheriff’s department
A federal lawsuit was filed on behalf of a permanent resident. The lawsuit claimed that a Florida sheriff's department had illegally detained the individual. The sheriff's office also is said to have referred the immigrant to the U.S. Immigration and Customs...

