Foreclosure remains a big problem in Florida. The state had the highest rate of foreclosure in the country last year at 2.3 percent. Four of the five urban hardest hit by foreclosure in 2014 were in Florida: Miami, Orlando, Tampa and Space Coast. Only Atlantic City,...
Foreign nationals who seek to conduct trade with a Florida company will likely need to come to the U.S. at some point, to finalize the deal, inspect the other party’s facilities and so on. These individuals do need long-term, but not permanent, permission to...
Many people come to the United States to join their family or pursue a better life. Others are seeking to escape unrest in their native country. In fact, it is common for immigrants to have a combination of “push” and “pull” factors involved in...
Florida residents who are interested in becoming naturalized U.S. citizens have probably heard that they will be required to take and pass exams in both the English language as well as U.S. civics. The requirement applies to everyone except for people who are unable...
Florida immigrants who wish to become citizens will need to go through a naturalization ceremony in order to gain citizenship status. People may become naturalized U.S. citizens either through a judicial ceremony or an administrative one.Whether the naturalization...
It may be possible to come to Florida or another state through the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, according to the Department of Homeland Security. This program makes 50,000 visas a year available to people from countries with low rates of immigration to the United...
Florida immigrants who are seeking U.S. residency may be interested in some tips on things to avoid during the green card application process. These mistakes can seriously delay or invalidate an application. After a person has applied for permanent residency in the...
Florida residents may be interested in the case of a 30-year-old woman who was born in Houston but unable to return to the United States from Mexico. Although she had a valid birth certificate, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents deemed it a fake and sent her back...
Florida residents may be interested in immigration visa requirements for family members. Family-based visas depend on the relationship the petitioner has with the individual, and whether the petitioner is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. Immigration law...
Current and former military service members in Florida may be eligible for U.S. citizenship based on their service. Requirements vary depending on whether the service was during peacetime or during a period of hostility. Under both types, the military member will be...
