Moving to the United States and eventually obtaining citizenship is the hope and dream of many around the world. This can be a complex process, one that can come with many setbacks and frustrations, and it is useful for someone in Florida hoping to become a U.S....
Miami Immigration & Naturalization Law Blog
Documentary highlights immigration detention problems
Florida is home to tens of thousands of immigrant families. Not all of them have happy stories to tell. In fact, an immigrant advocate who has been working for years to raise awareness of U.S. immigration law issues regarding mistreatment of immigrants in detention...
Are you preparing for a citizenship test in Florida?
When someone immigrates to Florida, he or she may have any number of hopes and goals for the future. Some immigrants arrive in the United States intending to marry U.S. citizens. Others are entrepreneurs who have plans to launch businesses. Another goal of many...
Adjustment of status issues for newlyweds
Many Florida households include newlyweds. If someone who just got married also happens to be an immigrant, he or she may encounter challenges and stress while navigating the system to seek an adjustment of status. It is always a good idea to discuss the process ahead...
Immigrant workers may encounter challenges in the hiring process
Many Florida residents work from home while others commute to their job each day. Either way, immigrants often encounter challenges regarding legal status and work eligibility during the hiring process. To avoid such problems, it is best to learn as much as one can...
Preserving long-term interests during real estate transactions
Purchasing property for commercial or residential purposes can be an exciting step, but it is also a major financial and legal transaction. Even in seemingly straightforward real estate transactions, there is the potential for disputes and complications that can cost...
Many people say U.S. employers benefit from immigration
A recent publication noted that U.S. counties in Florida and elsewhere that have a substantial number of immigrants have also enjoyed significant economic gains in the past 30 years. And there are additional benefits to employment-based immigration in relation to...
Immigration: Green card and visa issues are often complex
Many Florida college students have come to the United States to study. Once they graduate and find a job, many of them seek an adjustment of status to remain in this country, either temporarily or on a permanent basis. Immigration law is complicated, and avoiding...
Rally to defund immigration detention center in another state
In Florida and throughout the country, there are many immigrants residing under custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). A group of immigrant advocates in another state recently staged a rally to protest funding for a specific immigration detention...
Polices affecting legal immigration challenged in court
Those in Florida who are navigating the immigration process know that it is quite challenging and frustrating at times. It can take years to make progress, and changes in the law make it even more difficult to move forward. Recent policies from the current...

