There are hundreds of thousands (or more) people waiting to come to Florida and other locations in the United States to work. Every year, the federal government issues 140,000 green cards through the employment-based immigration system. Green card holders are granted...
Miami Immigration & Naturalization Law Blog
Are you eligible for US citizenship?
Immigrating to the United States takes a great deal of courage and, often, sacrifice. After living here for several years, many individuals want to take the permanent step of obtaining citizenship. While following this journey can be exciting, it can also be stressful...
Guns drawn over a real estate dispute
It is not uncommon for Florida neighbors to occasionally disagree about property issues. For instance, a tree growing in one person’s yard might extend over a fence into a neighbor’s yard and the two neighbors might disagree about whether the neighbor in the second...
Real estate dispute sparks racial slur allegations
Many Florida residents know what it is like to have problems with a neighbor. Such problems often include real estate disputes over boundary lines or other legal issues. In another state, litigation is brewing between a homeowner and several of her neighbors who are...
Dealing with immigration interviews
Immigrating to the United States can be a long and emotionally exhausting process. However, many people in Florida find that immigration interviews feel more overwhelming than filling out applications or waiting for replies. This is understandable as you have to speak...
Have immigration officials requested a Stokes interview?
When a married couple in Florida or elsewhere includes a spouse who has immigrated to the United States, problems can arise if officials suspect that the marriage is fraudulent. In such cases, it is not uncommon for immigration officials to send notice to a married...
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...
Florida developers settle real estate cases
For the past 10 years, Grove Isle Condominium Association in Florida has been entangled in lawsuits regarding a proposed development project on the island. Several residents were said to have been disgruntled about the plan, saying it would destroy their beautiful...
Immigration detention center shutdowns
In autumn of 2020, many women came forward to protest medical procedures that were reportedly performed on them without their consent. All of the women were residents at the same immigration detention center in another state. Immigrant advocates in Florida and across...
Is foreclosure inevitable?
Buying a home is one of the biggest investments most people in Florida will ever make. Unlike other investments though, your home is emotionally significant to you. This can make dealing with complicated matters, such as foreclosure, even more challenging. Deciding to...

