Risks to Applying for Citizenship as a Refugee or Asylee
As a Miami immigration lawyer, I have represented many people who came to the U.S. as asylees and then became permanent residents. Eventually, some of these clients have wanted to adjust their status to pursue U.S. citizenship. However, you should be aware that there...
Asylum for Homeschoolers?
As a Miami immigration lawyer, my interest was piqued last week when I came across news of the fact that some Congressional Republicans are sponsoring a bill that would give asylum to families coming from countries where they’re not allowed to homeschool their...
Applying for Asylum Status? Not So Fast.
As Miami immigration lawyer who has worked on quite a number of asylum cases, I have, over the years, encountered quite a few misconceptions about the filing of asylum claims. Below are some frequently held myths about asylum claims in the United States. 1....
Need a Work Permit? Are you Eligible for Asylum or Refugee Status?
One of the many upsides to practicing as an Miami immigration attorney, is the fact that I am lucky enough to help a subset of immigrants who are in dire need of relief. These are the immigrants who are seeking asylum and refugee status. Asylum and refugee status are...