Many people in other countries look to the words on the Statue of Liberty and identify with the description of homelessness or other pressing difficulties. Those who are seeking to move to Miami, Florida, and elsewhere in the United States may feel desperate to escape...
U.s. Immigration Law
When do you need a P-1B visa?
If you are in an entertainment group and you are planning to come to Florida from another country to perform, you may need a P-1B visa. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services states that this visa is for people who are part of an entertainment group but the...
How do I get a P-2 visa?
In order to get a P-2 visa, which is for performing artists who are participating in a reciprocal exchange program, you must gather certain documentation together and then have your American employer or the labor organization that is sponsoring you, fill out the...
Understanding nonimmigrant P visas for athletes
There are many reasons why people desire to come to the United States for a short period of time, but they will need a nonimmigrant visa. A previous blog post provides a brief description of what nonimmigrant visas are. For people in the athletic world, they will need...
What is a B-2 visa?
In our recent discussions on nonimmigrant visas, we mentioned that there are different reasons you might temporarily visit Miami, as well as different types of visas for each reason.One common reason you might have for entering the United States without the intent to...
Understanding the purpose of nonimmigrant visas
Recently, this blog discussed the topic of nonimmigrant visas regarding permanent employment in Miami and other areas of the country. However, there are many other types of nonimmigrant visas that our lawyers at , are often asked about.What...
Proposed bill sparks fears among Florida immigrants
Immigration laws are necessary in Florida, as well as the rest of the country, for the safety and best interests of American citizens and immigrants alike. However, it is not uncommon for new immigration legislation to be met with opposition.A new bill has been...
What are the benefits of having an interpreter?
For many immigrants in Miami, the language barrier is a significant hurdle to employment, education, health care and legal services. If you don’t speak English fluently, it can also make it difficult to fit in with the community and to take the steps to obtain...
What is a student visa and why might I want to study in the U.S.?
Once you have reached the age where you can decide on your future career opportunities and educational options, you will most likely also be considering where to get your education. Do you want to attend a university in your home country, or might studying abroad be...
Immigrants who don’t speak English have a right to an interpreter
The language barrier is one of the most difficult challenges for non-English speaking immigrants in Miami to overcome. This is especially true when immigrants are involved in legal processes, but according to Cornell University of Law’s Legal Information...

