Like with any residential property, when a condominium has a serious structural defect, it is natural to want the responsible party to take care of fixing it. Many times, this means the contractor or developer of the property.Litigation against a condominium’s...
Miami Immigration & Naturalization Law Blog
Can my fiance(e) come to the U.S. for the wedding?
Say you met the love of your life while working or travelling abroad. The two of you are engaged and plan to get married soon so you can begin your lives together, living in Florida.Just one problem: your betrothed is not a U.S. citizen, and does not have a green card...
Florida residents who have immigrated to the United States may be interested in the requirements for bringing children into the country after the parent gains permanent residency. The particular requirements may vary depending on the person's situation and...
5 ways you can make your marriage-based green card unconditional
Having permanent residence status gives many foreign nationals living in the U.S. the assurance that they can continue to work and reside in this country without worrying about when their legal status will run out. However, federal law attaches conditions to some...
This Monday, dreams come true for 5,000 immigrants
Citizenship. It's the hope and the dream of countless immigrants who come to America every year. It turns an outsider into someone who belongs. It confers the right to vote and help guide the country's future. It opens up a world of new possibilities and new...
Employment visas issued based on priority of worker
Working in the United States is highly desirable for people in countries across the world. Fair wages, job security and the wealth of opportunities here draw people to the U.S. in the hopes of securing employment and citizenship.In some cases, people are able to...
Florida farmers and other agricultural business owners may be able to fill their seasonal employment needs with immigrant workers under the H-2A program from U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The program allows agricultural businesses to hire workers from other...
Florida condo associations can foreclose for unpaid assessments
The owner of a house risks getting foreclosed on by the bank if he or she falls behind on the mortgage payments, until that debt is paid off. A condominium resident likely has a mortgage too, but there is another way he or she can lose their residence to...
L-1A visa gives foreign executives the right to work in U.S.
The modern business world has blurred national boundaries as perhaps never before. Large corporations have operations in multiple countries, including the United States. Still, when one of these companies wants to transfer an executive from overseas to a job in the...
Will the U.S. tighten its immigration policy toward Cubans?
As many people in South Florida know, U.S. immigration law has a unique policy when it comes to immigration from Cuba. Known as the "wet-foot dry-foot" policy, it essentially allows Cubans to enter the United States if they can reach the country's border. Those found...

