Feb 9, 2017 | crime of moral turpitude, crimes, deportation, Deportations, immigration law, Immigration reform, removal proceedings
As a Miami immigration lawyer, I am watching with trepidation as this administration launches assault after assault on our immigrant communities. Across the United States, real-life reports are trickling in about the expanded efforts on removing undocumented... 
Jan 27, 2017 | crime, crime of moral turpitude, crimes, DACA, deportation, Deportations, expedited order of removal, immigration law, Immigration reform, Order of Removal, President Trump
This week, President Trump signed two executive orders on immigration. As a Miami immigration lawyer, I have been following his actions on immigration with interest. Below are some frequently asked questions. What were the executive orders on immigration that Trump... 
Sep 21, 2016 | crime, crime of moral turpitude, crimes, Good Moral Character, green card, Green cards, immigration law, Immigration reform
As a Miami immigration lawyer, I always remind my clients that every time that you apply for an immigration benefit, the government will consider your moral character. In some cases, you are required to show “good moral character” as an explicit part of... 
Aug 19, 2016 | convictions, crime, crime of moral turpitude, crimes, denial, deportation, Deportations, Good Moral Character, green card, Green cards, immigration law, Immigration reform, nationality, naturlization, permanent residence, permanent residency
As a Miami immigration lawyer, I have had several cases wherein an immigration client gets charged with a DUI/DWI. This is not something to take lightly when you have an immigration application pending. Below are some frequently asked questions. What are the... 
Apr 15, 2016 | convictions, crime, crime of moral turpitude, crimes, deportation, Deportations, Good Moral Character, Green cards, immigration law, Immigration reform, Order of Removal, permanent residence, permanent residency
As a Miami immigration lawyer, some of my clients already know that any noncitizen whose criminal record contains an aggravated felony is most likely headed for deportation (removal) from the United States. This is true whether you have a green card or not. What many... 
Mar 25, 2016 | crime, crime of moral turpitude, deportation, Deportations, immigration law, Immigration reform
As a Miami immigration lawyer, I have represented numerous clients who have been detained by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Being detained by U.S. immigration officers is a frightening experience for anyone. For these detained individuals, getting out of... 