You have successfully secured a job in the U.S. and acquired your work visa. Now, you are considering the next big step: obtaining a green card. While the process may seem overwhelming, this brief guide will help you understand the road ahead. It is crucial to know...
US Immigration Law
What employers need to know about immigration compliance for remote workers
As the world becomes more digital, remote work has become the new norm. However, this shift also created new challenges for employers, especially in terms of immigration compliance. Employers who hire remote workers from other countries must comply with immigration...
Inadmissibility: Why you might be denied entry to the U.S.
Finding out you can't travel to the U.S. is a tough pill to swallow. Imagine a U.S. consular officer telling you you're not allowed to enter the country because your application didn't make the cut. Although they usually base this decision on objective reasons, known...
Prove marriage authenticity at an immigration interview
When a marriage takes place between a U.S. citizen and a person who has emigrated from another country of origin to Florida, challenges can arise as the newly married couple adapts to their new lifestyle. If the immigrant spouse has a language barrier, for instance,...
Immigration center denies entrance to investigators
In Florida and throughout the country, many individuals have filed complaints regarding mistreatment in detention centers. Such complaints often cite issues like inhumane living conditions, denied medical care, neglected hygiene needs and substandard food quality....
Things to know about US immigration and asylum
Florida is home to many people who have emigrated from other countries. Some have already obtained green cards or initiated the naturalization process. Others, however, may be facing legal problems as they navigate the U.S. immigration system and asylum process. There...
Problems at Florida immigration detention center
A man who has lived and worked for 10 years in the United States is now scheduled for deportation. He was also recently involved in an incident that resulted in severe injuries. An alleged attack took place against the man and others of similar ethnic backgrounds in a...
Immigration visas
Florida is often a target destination for people who are immigrating to the United States. Many have fled the only place they have ever lived due to imminent threats of violence or death. For those planning on entering this country, it is crucial that proper...
Are immigrant detainees affected by climate?
As of 2020, there were approximately 128 immigration detention centers in the United States, including several in Florida. People who are held in these facilities may be there for any number of reasons. While it is a form of detention, immigrant detainees throughout...
Basics of naturalization process
Millions of people in Florida and throughout the country have immigrated to the United States from other countries of origin. It is sometimes a grueling process that is wrought with emotional, physical, financial and legal challenges. In many cases, immigrants arrive...