As with their counterparts in the remaining parts of the country, Florida residents are no doubt watching the emerging presidential election race with care. Florida's proximity to Cuba and other nations make immigration a highly relevant topic to people who live...
Miami Immigration & Naturalization Law Blog
Can tax lien issues result in foreclosure?
Paying property taxes is a part of owning real estate in Florida, and if you fail to pay them, the outstanding debt can add up to some stiff consequences. The Miami Herald reports that instead of sending a delinquent account to collections, Miami-Dade County may sell...
Two types of foreclosure
Whether you are thinking about purchasing a home, land or building in the Miami-Dade area or you are already property owner, foreclosure may be a subject you would rather not have to think about. However, even when you are in good standing on your loan, it is a good...
What is the Child Citizenship Act of 2000?
Many people in California wish to adopt a child from another country and raise him or her as a U.S. citizen, and if you are considering this option, you may be wondering what immigration laws apply to your situation. In the past, the process included several steps...
Religious workers may qualify for employment visas
If you are a religious worker who is seeking an employment visa to work in California or elsewhere in the United States, you may be eligible for this documentation based on your position within your denomination. At Cuevas and Garcia, P.A., Attorneys at Law, we...
Are you ready for your biometrics appointment?
The Department of Homeland Security screens foreign citizens who want to live and work in the United States to ensure that they are not a threat to U.S. citizens. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services explains that after you complete immigration documentation...
Title and title insurance explained
When purchasing real estate in Florida, a buyer may not understand that there is a difference between the deed to the property and its title. SFGate.com explains that a property title is a report rather than a document, and the buyer and the lender need to be able to...
Is this a good time to buy homes in Miami?
Your ability to purchase residential real estate as a home or investment in the Miami area may depend largely on the current market, as well as personal factors. However, analyzing these is not necessarily a straightforward task. According to Forbes magazine, how the...
The Immigration Court Practice Manual
There are many resources that can provide guidance for you as an immigrant in Miami preparing to interact with the federal court system as part of the immigration process. We at Cuevas and Garcia, P.A., are aware of the complexities of the rules and regulations that...
DAPA update: The final ruling
Changes or additions to U.S. immigration law often influence large groups of people, from those wanting to come to the country for work or school to those who are seeking refuge from violence in their home countries. For immigrants living in the United States without...

