Immigrants in Florida and throughout the country have spoken out in recent years against immigration detention issues that have repeatedly arisen in county jails in various states. Many people say they served timed in jail for convictions and were scheduled to be...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services frequently publish manual and policy updates to keep up with the rapidly changing laws. A recent update primarily pertains to adjustment of status, particularly those to whom the government grants a temporary protected status...
When someone emigrates from another country to Florida, he or she must adhere to federal, state and local laws. If a police officer or Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer arrests an immigrant on suspicion of a crime, it not only sparks legal issues...
Many Florida immigrants encounter challenges related to their legal statuses. An adjustment of status can be complex, lengthy process. However, any number of issues might prompt a person to apply for such an adjustment. One such issue would be if he or she were at...
Landlords may own and manage rental property, but there are limits to what they can do regarding their tenants. If a Florida landlord tries to unfairly evict a tenant, the tenant may feel as if there is nothing he or she can do to stop it. In some cases, there may be...
For years, advocates have been calling for reform regarding U.S. laws and policies that pertain to people who have emigrated to Florida and other states from other countries. Immigration detention is a concerning topic, and news has surfaced in another state...
Many Florida immigrants entered the United States on marriage-based visas. For some, attaining U.S. citizenship is a primary goal. The process is lengthy and often arduous. If government officials suspect that a marriage is fraudulent, meaning it was entered into for...
Colleges and universities in Florida typically have many immigrant students. U.S. immigration law and policies are complex, and changes may cause visa delays or impede a foreign student’s ability to enter or remain in the United States. If a visa issue arises, it can...
In certain types of Florida residential communities, associations are tasked with maintaining common areas, addressing maintenance concerns, protecting homeowners’ property values and more. For residents of condominiums, it is in their interests to know how these...
If a Florida resident applies for and obtains a green card, he or she is granted permission for permanent residency in the United States. Many people mistakenly believe, however, that obtaining a green card means never encountering adjustment of status issues that...
