The decisions that are made by this year's congress members could affect the lives of immigrants and their families in a big way. Some political groups and congressmen say that the U.S. should change current immigration law to provide a path to citizenship for the...
Miami Immigration & Naturalization Law Blog
Miami workers victims of human trafficking scheme
Miami is a popular destination for tourists and as such, there are several hotels in the city to cater to these visitors. Some hotels bring in help from other countries, using an employment-based immigration program to do so. These employment visas often give people...
Will proposed immigration changes help Florida farm workers?
As our readers are probably already aware, Florida has multiple farms producing tomatoes, oranges and other produce. These farms rely on employment immigration for the manpower needed to harvest the fruit and vegetables. Without the influx of employment-based...
Citizenship only option for alien immigrants, activists say
As the immigration overhaul campaign picks up speed and more supporters, many people in Florida and around the country are still opposed to giving millions of immigrants who live here in the U.S. illegally a way to attain citizenship without going through the process...
Business and labor leaders join to support immigration overhaul
There are many people and groups who are eagerly waiting for President Obama and Congress to make major changes to the current laws regarding immigrants illegally living in the United States. As momentum continues to build, Floridians are seeing local politicians,...
Florida senator encourages path to citizenship for immigrants
Florida has become a powerful voice in the debate over whether undocumented immigrants should be given a legal residency status. Many of these immigrants are hopeful that the DREAM Act will lead to further changes and new laws that will enable them to claim permanent...
Undocumented law school graduate seeks admission to Florida bar
When people read about undocumented immigrants, their first impression may be that these immigrants are primarily agricultural workers. While this may be true for older immigrants, younger undocumented immigrants in Miami and elsewhere are seeking higher education,...
Florida groups plan events in support of new immigration system
Miami's history is a rich one, filled with thousands of stories of immigrants who came with dreams of a better life. Many immigrants still flock to this vibrant community to build new lives for themselves and their families. However, for those who came here illegally...
Florida politician calls for citizenship program for immigrants
As a new year begins, many immigrants are expressing hope that the president will initiate stronger reform for those who came here illegally so that they can remain in the country. Right now, millions of illegal immigrants still live in fear that they will be taken...
Feds move immigration deadline for Haitian nationals
The U.S. government has often shown generosity to people who have been persecuted in their native country or have been devastated by a natural disaster. Nationals from other countries are often allowed to come here to work and live for a time. Some people come to...

