Your intentions for entering the U.S. play a major role in the type of immigration authorization that you are required to apply for. An immigrant visa is appropriate in instances where you plan to live in the United States on a permanent basis. However, a nonimmigrant...
Miami Immigration & Naturalization Law Blog
A brief overview of the Immigration and Nationality Act
The heated debates over current immigration guidelines and reform efforts that have picked up recently may have many Florida residents feeling as though immigration is a new political issue. The truth of the matter is, however, that political disputes over immigration...
What are some condominium management rights and responsibilities?
The Florida Senate outlines statutes regarding condominium association operations and management. Under state law, entities acting on behalf of condominium owners must abide by a number of policies and procedures, and are prohibited from personally benefiting from a...
What are my legal rights and responsibilities as a landlord?
No matter if you own a condominium or apartment, renting a private space to another party makes you a landlord under the law. Florida real estate guidelines account for landlord obligations and protections, and outline procedures for dealing with disputes between...
Understanding and preventing foreclosure
There are countless circumstances under which Miami residents can find themselves confronted by serious financial difficulties and the unfortunate prospect of foreclosure. For many, being issued a foreclosure notice by a mortgage lender seems like a final decision. It...
Permanent residency qualifications, protections and limitations
Immigration law topics can be very complex and confusing, and it can even be difficult for those well acquainted with immigration guidelines to fully understand the differences between specific immigration statuses. For instance, many Florida residents are familiar...
What if I have a fence dispute with a Miami neighbor?
Many people take it for granted that their property lines are clearly marked by fencing and/or landscaping. In fact, some homeowners never think to survey their land in order to determine whether or not any discrepancies exist over where they and their...
Could filing for bankruptcy save me from foreclosure?
Being confronted by the prospect of foreclosure can be incredibly troubling, as you have probably been dealing with financial challenges and struggling to pay your mortgage for some time. Foreclosure often seems like a final decision, which provides you as a borrower...
Recognizing the complexities of real estate law and disputes
Despite the fact that a huge number of Miami residents engage in real estate transactions without formal legal counsel, the process is often long and quite involved. If you are interested in purchasing your first home, for instance, you may be unfamiliar with how to...
Florida experiencing influx of Puerto Rican migrants
While there are many reasons for people choosing to leave their native countries, economic issues and lack of employment force countless people to migrate every year. Political instability in their homeland is also a major factor in people’s decision to seek...

