Immigration

Immigrants often worry that even minor criminal infractions might jeopardize their immigration status. Whether you hold a green card, temporary status, or permanent residency, understanding the potential impact of offenses, from speeding tickets to a first-time DUI,...

By looking internationally, you might be able to secure the talent that your business needs to be competitive in the marketplace. But bringing that talent to America in a viable way isn’t as easy as it may seem. You’ll have to navigate the seemingly ever-changing...

For many women, obtaining legal immigrant status requires that their spouse, parent or child who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident files an immigration petition on their behalf. This means that the process is almost entirely outside of their control,...

Many Floridians who are lawful permanent residents desire United States citizenship and all the rights and benefits that come with being a citizen, including the right to vote. To become a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident must go through the naturalization...

Asylum grants applicants legal protections, allowing them to remain in the United States if they can demonstrate that they’ve been persecuted or are at risk of persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, social group or political opinion. But many asylum...

If you are engaged to be married to a U.S. citizen and are coming to the United States to marry that person, you must apply for a K-1, or fiancé, visa. Petition for alien fiancé The first step to apply for a fiancé visa is filing a petition for alien fiancé. This...

The possibility of obtaining immigration status can be exciting for your future. But your hopes and dreams can be quickly dashed when your immigration application is denied. Although such a denial can feel like a punch to the gut, not all hope is lost. You have the...

In the past several decades, many U.S. presidents have made important decisions about immigration by issuing executive orders. With a significant change in the presidency on the horizon in January 2025, it might be helpful now for Miami residents who are interested in...

For immigrants, keeping your status is a prime concern. Various actions or situations can lead to your status being revoked, which might result in deportation. And, you want to know what can cause your status to be revoked. Permanent resident status However, certain...

There are numerous reasons for a foreign national to immigrate to the United States; however, there is likely one reason for them to stay in the country. They seek to stay in the U.S. because they now call it their home. Thus, when an immigrant is faced with...