A common perception that may exist regarding undocumented immigrants in Miami and throughout the rest of the U.S. is that they're all coming in from Central American countries. Yet a recent unique trend has emerged among those immigrants who are entering the U.S....
Miami Immigration & Naturalization Law Blog
America’s STEM industries supporters of immigration reform
In his recent State of the Union address, the President spoke about immigrants coming to America and contributing to the culture. He believes such contributions will attract others to bring more business here, helping to improve the lives of citizens and immigrants...
Waiting for reform, immigrant families face uncertain futures
As federal lawmakers continue to work towards a compromise on immigration reform, immigrants in Miami and throughout the rest of the country continue to wonder what the future holds for them and their families. While the federal government makes a certain number of...
Woman facing deportation reunited with family after 18 months
The stress placed on Miami families facing immigration issues can be extreme as they try to cope with idea that at any moment, those family members who are undocumented immigrants could face deportation. Such concerns often deter many from actively seeking proper...
Potential deal on federal immigration bill in the works?
As anyone in Miami who listened to the President’s State of the Union address can attest to, immigration remains at the forefront of the topics currently being batted around Washington. While this offers hope to those who were concerned that other matters would...
Paul Ryan gives hope that House will address immigration in 2014
As many in Miami already know, reforms to current U.S. immigration law have been a hot topic of discussion recently on Capitol Hill. While the need for immigration reform has been recognized by members on both sides of the aisle for quite some time, actions have taken...
Man facing deportation gets his criminal convictions thrown out
The path to U.S. permanent residency or citizenship can be a difficult one. From the time immigrants arrive in Miami, they essentially begin what could be viewed as a "trial period" during which they are expected to demonstrate a willingness to obey their new...
Lack of immigrant workers concerns both contractors, employees
Those in Miami and elsewhere across the country listening in to what's being said about immigration reform already know that one of the issues being reviewed in this legislation is employment immigration. Many often fail to realize the impact that immigrant workers...
Unexpected change in immigration status costs woman her job
Just as there are many people currently living in Miami who immigrated to the U.S. and eventually chose to become American citizens, there may be just as many who live here but have not yet been given formal permission to do so. By not applying for legal residency or...
Law student’s case shows the need for change to immigration law
The issue of how to deal with undocumented immigrants remains the most hotly contested debate at the heart of immigration reform. Yet while the political movement of such reforms comes to a stalemate, immigration cases around the country, including right here in...

