When someone emigrates from another country to Florida, he or she must adhere to federal, state and local laws. If a police officer or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer arrests an immigrant on suspicion of a crime, it not only sparks legal issues...
For years, advocates have been calling for reform regarding U.S. laws and policies that pertain to people who have emigrated to Florida and other states from other countries. Immigration detention is a concerning topic, and news has surfaced in another state...
Colleges and universities in Florida typically have many immigrant students. U.S. immigration law and policies are complex, and changes may cause visa delays or impede a foreign student’s ability to enter or remain in the United States. If a visa issue arises, it can...
If a Florida immigrant is taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, it might mean spending days, weeks or even months in a detention facility. An ongoing investigation in another state may spark concerns for some detainees. The investigation...
When a Florida immigrant is trying to acclimate him or herself to a new culture, a language barrier often gets in the way. Especially for those whose ultimate goal is to become naturalized citizens of the United States, it is important to learn to speak, read, write...
Recent problems at a Florida detention center have been reported. Immigration officers are accused of providing inedible food to detainees there. The immigrants in question happen to practice the Muslim religion, and they say the Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
Florida is home to tens of thousands of immigrant families. Not all of them have happy stories to tell. In fact, an immigrant advocate who has been working for years to raise awareness of U.S. immigration law issues regarding mistreatment of immigrants in detention...
In Florida and throughout the country, there are many immigrants residing under custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). A group of immigrant advocates in another state recently staged a rally to protest funding for a specific immigration detention...
Those in Florida who are navigating the immigration process know that it is quite challenging and frustrating at times. It can take years to make progress, and changes in the law make it even more difficult to move forward. Recent policies from the current...
The U.S. workforce is comprised of a diverse group of people, many of whom emigrated from other countries to seek better-paying jobs in Florida or other states. Immigration regulations and policies are complex and constantly changing, which can present challenges for...
