As 2026 begins, Florida condominium and cooperative associations must stay alert to structural safety mandates. While many buildings met requirements during 2024 and 2025, the December 31, 2026, deadline remains the focus for associations reaching their 30-year...
The Fifth Preference (EB-5) immigrant investor program provides a path to a permanent U.S. green card through financial investment. For many families in Latin America, this program is the primary gateway to a new life in Florida. You must decide between two distinct...
If your Florida business is thinking about sponsoring a foreign worker for permanent residence, the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) process can feel complex. Understanding each step and the purpose behind it can make the process easier to follow and help reduce...
When you get a green card, you adjust your status to become a permanent resident. For instance, perhaps you originally entered the United States on an educational visa so you could attend school. You want to stay after graduation, so you decide to seek a green card...
Scope creep happens when a construction project gradually expands beyond the original scope of work without a clear agreement on scope or schedule. It may start with minor adjustments, but those changes may require extra labor, materials and delays. Disputes often...
Employment immigration makes it possible for skilled and educated professionals to enter the United States. If they secure jobs with domestic employers, they can lawfully live in the United States for as long as they keep their jobs and retain their visas. Typically,...
People can legally live and work in the United States with a visa. They can stay permanently with a green card. Immediate family members can often travel and live with those who have green cards and visas. For many immigrants, a green card or visa is sufficient....
Allegations of construction defects are a frequent cause for concern -- and legal headaches -- for many contractors. A construction defect is a problem in the design, construction, or maintenance of a home or building that causes damage, safety issues, or a loss in...
Getting a notice that USCIS denied your EB-5 petition can be stressful, especially if your investment involves a Florida project. Many investors encounter this, but you have options to consider. Knowing the reason for the denial allows you to decide what to do next....
The naturalization process allows a permanent resident living in the United States to become a citizen. They have to file paperwork with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and pay a fee. They must undergo a background check and attend an...
