Those who sponsor immigrants for entry and permanent residence in the United States may face serious legal and financial consequences as part of the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to discourage and to block immigration into this country. A memorandum signed by President Trump in 2019 reinstituted the self-sufficiency rule for immigrant sponsors. This rule requires...Read More
Even if you or a family member has already received an order of deportation, filing a motion to reopen the deportation order can provide added help in managing these issues and protecting your right to remain in the United States legally. Working with a qualified Miami motion to reopen lawyer can provide you with added...Read More
The second annual Miami Citizenship Week was held from September 11 to September 18, 2020. This event is designed to promote awareness of naturalization procedures and to provide immigrants with the information and motivation they need to complete this process for obtaining U.S. citizenship. Given the recent unfavorable political environment for immigrants, applying for citizenship...Read More
Choosing the right Hialeah immigration lawyer can make a significant difference in the outcomes you and your family can expect from visa applications, citizenship proceedings and other issues in the immigration arena. Working with a qualified and knowledgeable Miami immigration lawyer is typically the best way to resolve issues with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...Read More
The 2021 visa lottery winners have been announced by the Bureau of Consular Affairs (BCA), a division of the U.S. Department of State. Egypt, Russia, Iran, Algeria and Sudan topped the list in terms of the number of immigrants awarded a visa through the lottery, with about 6,000 immigrants represented from each of these countries....Read More
A stealth move by the state of Florida could endanger the rights of many immigrants to drive legally within the state. In May 2020, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles adjusted the types of identification documents required for immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses within the state. The changes put in place by...Read More
H1B visas are designed to allow skilled and specialty workers to enter the United States to work here on a temporary basis. In general, H1B visas are issued for three years and can be extended to allow visa holders to remain in the United States for a total of six years. Working with an experienced...Read More
Tens of thousands of Cuban Americans are anxiously waiting to be reunited with their loved ones through the immigration process. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump administration has issued increasingly restrictive measures to cut back on legal immigration, including a proclamation to suspend immigration based on perceived risk to U.S. workers’ jobs....Read More
Helping Miami Immigration Detainees Three Miami immigration detainees have reported retaliation from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after they spoke with members of the media about unsafe and unsanitary conditions inside the Glades County Detention Center. The report was filed with the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, a division of the Department of...Read More
After a prolonged closure of its offices in Miami and across the United States, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will be reopening most offices as of June 4, 2020. This is good news for those who have Miami immigration appointments that were delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. New social distancing...Read More
