If you’re a non-citizen spouse (or someone who has been divorced within the last two years), child, or parent who has been subjected to domestic violence, then you can self-petition for lawful permanent status without the cooperation of your abuser under the Violence...
Immigration
Deferred action and eligibility requirements
As an immigrant, you might fear that you will lose your status or face deportation because you lack status. Because the United States has been the only home you know or the only country you have current connection with, the idea of being forced to leave without the...
If I marry a foreign single parent, can they bring the kids?
As a United States citizen contemplating marriage to a single parent from another country, you may wonder about the process of bringing their children to the U.S. The immigration laws governing this scenario are intricate, but understanding the steps can help you...
What causes delays in the immigration system?
The family immigration process can be confusing. With so much at stake, you need to carefully walk through each step of the process so that you or your loved one doesn’t end up being denied the immigration relief sought. That said, there can be a lot of delays in the...
Is the 90-Day Fiancé K-1 Visa real?
For fans of the reality TV show 90-Day Fiancé, curiosity may arise about the legitimacy of the K-1 visa featured on the program and its various iterations. The K-1 visa is undoubtedly real and recognized officially as the fiancé visa, though, you should not get your...
Five employment visa preference categories
Immigration is a major topic of discussion in Florida and across the United States with debates as to how to address challenges related to it. Employment-based immigrant visas are commonly used for people to gain legal entry into the country to live and work. There...
Applying for a K-1 visa
If you are a U.S. citizen and are engaged, it can be exciting to start planning your wedding. If your fiancé does not live in the United States and you would like them to travel here to get married, you will need to apply for a K-1 visa, also known as a fiancé visa....
Can I get citizenship after 5 years of lawful permanent residency?
If you are a United States green card holder (also known as a lawful permanent resident), you likely wonder if you can apply for citizenship. If you have been living in Florida for five years, the answer is likely yes. However, there are some requirements and steps...
The step-by-step process of naturalization
Many of our readers in Florida have probably interacted with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office for a variety of reasons, such as for securing family visas, travel visas or issues involving green cards, for example. But, for many, the ultimate goal...
Harsh Florida immigration law disrupts lives of immigrants
A new Florida law, seen by some as intended to boost Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign, is causing severe disruptions to the state’s large immigrant population. The law, known as S.B. 1718, places many restrictions on immigrants’ rights to travel freely into...