The United States is often called a nation of immigrants. Though people lived in the part of the world now known as the U.S. for centuries, possibly longer, before European settlement here, ever since the original 13 colonies began people have been coming to...
A resident alien or person with temporary residential status in the U.S. faces more than incarceration or fines if convicted of a crime in this country. He or she could end up being deported as well.Federal immigration agents have just completed a five-day nationwide...
It appears that the political battle over President Obama’s immigration reform plan is over, at least in Congress. On March 3, the House of Representatives passed a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, without a provision requiring that Obama drop...
At a recent town hall forum in Miami, President Obama expressed confidence in his recent immigration measures and urged those considering applying to prepare their paperwork. Questions have arisen recently about the president's proposals in light of a federal judge's...
Residents in Florida may be interested in learning more about potential lawsuits that could arise from the president's recent immigration initiative. Over four million illegal immigrants could receive protection from deportation if the initiative is passed. The plan...
In general, an undocumented immigrant who has been in the U.S. for more than a year may become a legal resident, but first he or she must leave the country and not come back for 10 years. In practice, this is often impossible, due to the cost, distance and...
Say you met the love of your life while working or travelling abroad. The two of you are engaged and plan to get married soon so you can begin your lives together, living in Florida.Just one problem: your betrothed is not a U.S. citizen, and does not have a green card...
As many people in South Florida know, U.S. immigration law has a unique policy when it comes to immigration from Cuba. Known as the "wet-foot dry-foot" policy, it essentially allows Cubans to enter the United States if they can reach the country's border. Those found...
Immigration law is once again in the news, after President Obama issued an executive order in November protecting some undocumented immigrants to the U.S. from deportation. As we discussed in our Nov. 26 post, the rule prevents people who were brought to this country...
Foreign nationals who seek to conduct trade with a Florida company will likely need to come to the U.S. at some point, to finalize the deal, inspect the other party’s facilities and so on. These individuals do need long-term, but not permanent, permission to...
