In Florida and throughout the United States, many immigrant families arrive in this country under dire circumstances. A group of parents and children in another state, for instance, want to seek asylum here but have been unable to do so because they passed through...
When a person emigrates from another country to live and work in Florida, he or she must navigate a complex process that includes filing paperwork, applying for the proper visa and other important issues. Not having one’s paperwork in order can spark legal problems....
In Florida and beyond, many people who have emigrated from other countries wind up encountering legal issues regarding their statuses while living in the United States. It is not uncommon for U.S. immigration law and criminal law to intersect, as is the case for one...
In many Florida households, there are some family members with immigration problems. U.S. immigration laws are complex, and it is not uncommon for someone emigrating from another country of origin to encounter challenges in the entry process once he or she has arrived...
There are any number of issues that may arise that result in Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) officers detaining people. There are a number of immigration detention centers in Florida and throughout the United States, and the number of immigrants detained at...
Immigrants in Florida and throughout the country have spoken out in recent years against immigration detention issues that have repeatedly arisen in county jails in various states. Many people say they served timed in jail for convictions and were scheduled to be...
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...
