Many immigrants who live in Florida emigrated from other countries and entered the United States through its southern border. U.S. immigration law allow individuals to request asylum at a border, at which time they may be taken into Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
There are any number of issues that may lead to immigrants in Florida or beyond being placed in detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. What happens after a person is taken into custody depends on how adjudication in a specific case unfolds. In a...
Adapting to life as a Florida immigrant is not without its challenges. From mastering English or trying to immerse oneself in a new culture, it is not uncommon to feel anxious, lonely or even frustrated while settling into a new lifestyle. If legal issues arise,...
Residents in Florida condominium communities overseen and governed by homeowners’ associations have rights, and these rights may sometimes conflict with the actions of the HOA. A homeowner may find that he or she has been subjected to unfair treatment from a condo...
When you arrived in Florida as an immigrant, you may have felt overwhelmed as you tried to immerse yourself in a new culture and adapt to a lifestyle that was, perhaps, very different from the one to which you were accustomed. As the weeks and months pass by, you’re...
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....
Many Florida immigrants arrive in the United States with an ultimate goal of applying for naturalization. To become a U.S. citizen, one must first study and take several tests, including one in civics. A recent announcement states that the U.S. government has revised...
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...
When an immigrant in Florida or elsewhere is at risk for removal, he or she may be required to appear in court. Adjustment of status issues can be stressful and challenging to resolve. Those preparing for court hearings will want to remember that the type of clothing...
