Finding out you can't travel to the U.S. is a tough pill to swallow. Imagine a U.S. consular officer telling you you're not allowed to enter the country because your application didn't make the cut. Although they usually base this decision on objective reasons, known...
Miami Immigration & Naturalization Law Blog
Can an HOA tell a homeowner not to garden?
Home gardens are trending. Environmental advocates, parents who are tired of rising grocery costs and millions of other people throughout the country are learning to grow their own food. In Florida and most other states, more than 80% of new home construction takes...
Types of issues many condo associations might face
There may be many individuals in Florida who prefer the condo lifestyle, and the need for similar living arrangements continues to be in demand. Condo associations that manage similar properties may face a variety of responsibilities, and they may be in constant...
Is U.S. citizenship your primary goal?
Many people come to Florida every year through visa programs that allow them to temporarily live, work or study in the United States. Many want to stay here permanently for various reasons, such as marrying a U.S. citizen. Among those who want to spend the rest of...
Prove marriage authenticity at an immigration interview
When a marriage takes place between a U.S. citizen and a person who has emigrated from another country of origin to Florida, challenges can arise as the newly married couple adapts to their new lifestyle. If the immigrant spouse has a language barrier, for instance,...
Elementary school and a neighbor have a real estate dispute
A Florida woman who lives with her husband, a disabled veteran of the U.S. military, is upset over a dispute she’s been having with officials from an elementary school that is next to her home. The central focus of the dispute is a property line and a row of trees....
Florida beaches and real estate disputes
Those who live in Florida or visit here on vacation have no doubt been to one or more of the state’s beautiful beaches. There are more than 600 miles of sandy beaches in the Sunshine State. Some stretches of sand have sparked real estate disputes in the past when...
Immigration center denies entrance to investigators
In Florida and throughout the country, many individuals have filed complaints regarding mistreatment in detention centers. Such complaints often cite issues like inhumane living conditions, denied medical care, neglected hygiene needs and substandard food quality....
Preparing to develop through condominium bylaws
The condominium lifestyle may be an appealing concept for many, and the need for similar living arrangements may be a constant demand in various areas of Florida. While there may be a variety of benefits involved with pursuing similar real estate endeavors, you might...
Florida developer enmeshed in real estate dispute
Within the last year, Florida passed a new law that enables building developers to bypass certain zoning codes. To do so, they must provide affordable housing structures, otherwise known as “workforce housing.” A real estate dispute is now simmering between a luxury...