Immigration

Asylum in the United States is a potential avenue for protection for individuals facing persecution in their home country based on factors such as race, religion, nationality, social group and/or political opinion. Asylum serves as a legal means to stay in the United...

Anyone in Florida who has had any exposure at all to the immigration processes in this country knows how complicated things can get and how nerve-racking certain steps in any given part of the process can seem. For those who are trying to become naturalized US...

For many people who come to the United States from another country and become a permanent resident, the next step is to try and bring family members over. Those in Florida who are in this situation might feel relief to finally be granted permanent residence, but they...

Employment visas give your business the ability to expand your search for talent worldwide. But if you don’t know how to navigate the immigration issues tied to employment visas, then you could end up in violation of federal law, and those you bring into America to...

There are many surprisingly common criminal offenses that can put a non-citizen at risk of deportation: With an exception for marijuana, just about any drug conviction can lead to deportation. In fact, even the allegation that someone is addicted to drugs can lead to...

If you’ve made it to the United States to escape persecution, violence, or some other danger, then seeking asylum might be your best shot at staying in the country while you await a more permanent status. But the immigration process in America is complicated and...

Immigrants come to the United States for many reasons, including for new opportunities. If you are an immigrant and would like to permanently live in the United States, you can complete the naturalization process which is how immigrants become U.S. citizens....

There are many reasons why individuals immigrate to the United States. For many, residing and working in the country full time is the goal, with the obtainment of permanent residency status or citizenship. For those relocating to the United States for a job, family...

For people from Nicaragua, the possibility of re-designating their temporary protection status (also referred to as TPS) has sparked fear about the future. Knowing what this means and how to be protected is imperative. Nicaraguan immigrants say TPS is a necessary...

The immigration process is complex and if a person would like to request an adjustment of status, they may need additional information. An adjustment of status allows a foreign national to become a lawful permanent resident of the United States, meaning they will...