Immigration

An Adjustment of Status is the process in which a non-citizen already living in the United States with temporary permission can apply for and receive a Permanent Resident Card, or Green Card, without having to leave the country and come back. In order to be eligible...

Many individuals come to the United States seeking a better life for themselves and their families. There are many reasons people want to come to the country and a common reason is to escape a situation in their home country. If you are fleeing persecution in your...

From Gainesville to Miami, foreign-born students sense the barometer dropping. Headlines report visa revocations and stepped-up social-media reviews, while some universities formalize data-sharing with federal officers. A recent piece in The Alligator chronicled...

Temporary Protected Status lets nationals of designated countries live and work in the United States while conditions at home remain dangerous. It is, however, both discretionary and temporary. The Department of Homeland Security reviews each country’s designation...

People who want to immigrate into the United States need to have a sponsorship. This is sometimes done through family-based sponsorship, which requires either a citizen or a legal permanent resident to sponsor the immigrant.  Individuals who are being sponsored will...

For individuals who were brought in the United States by their parents without legal protection, every day can be stressful, especially with the aggressiveness of ICE nowadays. But even though the fear of deportation can be overwhelming at times, it’s important to...

We know it is disappointing when your visa gets denied. Understanding why visas sometimes get refused, and what you can do afterward, can help you feel less stressed. Here’s some helpful information about visa denials and your appeal options. Why do visas get denied?...

When immigration authorities revoke an individual’s legal status without direct cause or wrongdoing, the result can be confusing and distressing. In Florida, individuals affected by this type of action (unilateral revocation) may have several legal avenues to respond,...

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...