Although some types of visa applications for people who want to come to the United States are more likely to be approved than others, there is no guarantee. However, if you have been planning to live or work in Florida, but your application was denied, you may still...
U.s. Immigration Law
If your visa application is denied
There may have been many factors you considered when making the decision to go to Florida from another country, one of which was what type of visa you were eligible to file for. If your petition or application was denied, you may now be wondering whether you will be...
Can I help my parents immigrate to the United States?
Family connections are essential in many cultures for the emotional well-being of the members. If you have left your parents behind in your country of origin, you may feel as if your new life in Miami is missing an important element. While permanent residents in the...
U.S. immigration law and children of permanent residents
There has been much controversy in the media lately about the status of families who are separated by U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. However, in Miami and elsewhere in the United States, family relationships are cherished, and the government has set up some...
Human smuggling and human trafficking: Important differences
People who are desperate to come to Florida or elsewhere in the United States from other countries may consider unlawful alternatives if they discover that they do not qualify for one of the legal options. However, they put themselves at risk of deportation once they...
All immigrant children have the right to public education
Young people and families who leave their homes in foreign countries in order to take up residence in the Miami area often have many obstacles in making the trip. For those who are unable to achieve legal status once they arrive, the challenges that follow may be just...
DAPA case currently being considered by U.S. Supreme Court
There are circumstances in Florida, such as a child acquiring U.S. citizenship at birth, that could result in a minor’s legal residence in the country even when a parent does not have the appropriate documentation. If this occurs, the inability of a mother or...
Family preference and immediate relative immigrant visas
Some people who do not initially qualify for an immigrant visa to move to Miami or elsewhere in the United States may rely on a relative to gain permanent resident status and then sponsor them. As the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs...
Current U.S.-Cuba immigration policy may not change soon
Difficult situations in many countries have residents searching for any channel in which to find passage to Florida and elsewhere in the United States for refuge. Crossing an ocean or traveling long distances by foot is not uncommon, even when immigrants are unsure...
T nonimmigrant status explained
Sometimes people in other countries may seek to enter Miami, Florida, through routes that expose them to harm. There are corrupt or dangerous characters who take advantage of those who are destitute, forcing them to become slaves. Becoming a victim of human...

