What to do Following a Miami ICE Arrest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids have been announced as part of the Trump administration’s aggressive policies toward undocumented immigrants. Understanding your legal rights and the most appropriate responses can help you avoid a Miami ICE arrest and possible detention or deportation. Working with a qualified and...Read More
Qualified Help When Visiting a Miami Immigration Court Expedited dockets in the Miami immigration court have increased the rate at which cases are being heard in the U.S. immigration system. Known as rocket dockets, these accelerated processes are designed to streamline the handling of cases for new arrivals in the U.S. This can result in...Read More
The new acting head of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on June 14, 2019, that he will pursue the sponsors of legal immigrants for any welfare funds or public financial support that these individuals receive during their time in the United States. Ken Cuccinelli, formerly the state attorney general of Virginia, made the...Read More
The U.S. Department of Labor certified a PERM or labor certification filed by the Pozo Goldstein team on behalf of a small medical practice for an Informatics Pharmacist position—a cutting-edge profession in the medical field. The U.S. Department of Labor certified this PERM without the need for an audit.Read More
The business immigration team at Pozo Goldstein obtained approval of an I-140 Petition filed under the EB-1(c) Multinational Executive or Manager for a General Manager of a cruise vessel outfitting company. Client retained the Pozo Goldstein team after her previous attorney received a six page Request for Evidence questioning every factor under the EB-1(c) category....Read More
The U.S. Department of Labor certified a PERM or labor certification filed by the Pozo Goldstein team on behalf of an accounting firm for a Fund Accountant position specializing in cryptocurrencies. The beneficiary is now on her way to obtaining lawful permanent residence based on this employment-based petition.Read More
The Trump administration made an announcement on June 5, 2019, that will have a lasting impact on the prospects of children currently detained in immigration detention centers across the United States. The announcement indicated that the federal government will drastically reduce the amount of funding for these detention centers, eliminating the ability of migrant kids...Read More
An online system recently launched by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will make it easier to extend Miami non-immigrant visas without an inconvenient and time-consuming trip to the local USCIS office. The system is known as eProcessing and will allow students, tourists and business travelers to apply for extensions of their visas online and...Read More
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on June 4, 2019, that would provide a viable path to citizenship for Dreamers and recipients of temporary protected status (TPS). Known as the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, House Resolution 6 was introduced on March 12, 2019, by its sponsor, Democratic Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard....Read More
Help From a Miami Deportation Defense Lawyer A new program initiated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has attracted support from county sheriffs across the state of Florida. Initiated on May 6, 2019, the Warrant Service Officer program will certify corrections officers to perform some of the functions of ICE agents. At least 10...Read More
