Same-Sex Marriage and Immigration FAQ
As a Miami immigration lawyer, I frequently handle marriage adjustment cases for same-sex couples. On June 26th, 2015, the United States Supreme Court handed down a ruling that our Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage. This was a landmark ruling, and a...
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...
Proof that Your Marriage was Made in Good Faith
Many of my clients have obtained their green cards (legal permanent residency) via marriage to a United States Citizen. Whenever one of these clients consults with me, an immigration lawyer in Miami, FL, I always make sure to remind them that their permanent residence...
Love, Marriage, Divorce…and Immigration
As a Miami immigration lawyer handling marriage petitions (Form I-130 applications), I often receive questions about what happens after an applicant has filed Form I-130, and has already received conditional residence. I covered this in a blog piece last week, but as...