Whether you are a landlord, tenant, homeowner or someone who is trying to sell property, handling real estate matters properly is essential. If you live in Miami-Dade, it is important to understand the laws in Florida, since they vary from one state to another. At the...
Miami Immigration & Naturalization Law Blog
Florida leads the nation in completed foreclosures
From losing a source of income to an unexpected medical issue, there are a myriad of reasons why homeowners find themselves unable to continue making mortgage payments. In recent years, an alarming number of people in Miami-Dade and across Florida have found...
Do green card holders need to pay taxes?
There are many reasons why green card holders in Florida fail to file their tax returns. For some, confusion over tax obligations or forgetfulness may lead to unpaid taxes, while others do not file returns because they were given bad advice or came down with...
Florida programs provide assistance to refugees
As a refugee, moving from your home country to Florida to escape a bad situation may have eliminated one set of problems from your life. However, the nature of your situation may have made it difficult to prepare for your new life in the United States. At Cuevas and...
Before you buy: Is the HVAC in good condition?
Because purchasing a condominium in Miami is such a major step, you will probably want to have the property inspected carefully before signing on the dotted line. While the person you hire to perform the examination will be looking for major problems, he or she is not...
Zombies and liens
Whether you are a Miami landlord, you want to flip the property, or you are simply looking for a new place to live, you may be considering the benefits of a home that has gone through foreclosure. We at Cuevas and Garcia, P.A., have assisted many buyers who want to be...
When an immigrant is eligible for a federal government job
Finding employment in Florida is a concern for U.S. citizens and many foreign nationals alike. Some jobs are available to anyone who goes through the correct channels to apply and has the qualifications to fulfill all the duties the job requires. Monster.com explains...
Undigitized fingerprint data leads to faulty background searches
An immigrant who wants to make Florida a permanent home has a number of carefully designed steps to take in order to prove he or she is a good candidate to become a U.S. citizen. One of these is the biometrics appointment, which is when the U.S. Citizenship and...
What do you need to know about building permits in Miami?
The subject of permits in Florida may seem confusing, but it is a topic that you should be familiar with if you are planning to purchase a home in Miami in the near future. The City of Miami Building Department notes that once you own the property, any open or expired...
What are the benefits of dual citizenship?
When you are taking the steps to become a U.S. citizen, you may be thinking of making Florida your permanent home. However, that does not have to mean that you no longer have a home in your country of origin. In fact, many foreign nationals may find the idea of losing...

