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...
U.s. Immigration Law
Immigration detention: Were detainees offered rotten food?
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...
Documentary highlights immigration detention problems
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...
Rally to defund immigration detention center in another state
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...
Polices affecting legal immigration challenged in court
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...
Immigration: Opinions differ on new H1-B guidelines
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...
What should you wear to an immigration interview?
No two people in Florida or elsewhere have exactly the same tastes or styles when it comes to fashion. In certain circumstances, however, one type of clothing might be appropriate where another is not. For instance, if a person is called to an immigration interview,...
A man is challenging an immigration deportation ruling
Many Florida immigrants are currently facing issues regarding their legal statuses. A man in another state says immigration officials ruled to deport him, but he believes the ruling was made in retaliation against him for exposing substandard conditions in an...
Which type of visa do you need?
A person wishing to enter Florida or elsewhere in the United States to live or work on a temporary or permanent basis must navigate the U.S. immigration system to accomplish his or her goals. The system is complex and serious legal issues may arise if the person in...
Immigration: Types of marriage fraud
Many people immigrate to this country to marry U.S. citizens in Florida or elsewhere. Such marriages, however, are sometimes called into question by the U.S. government on suspicion of fraud. It is important for married couples to know what might be expected of them...

