Things to Consider for Former Asylees Seeking U.S. Citizenship
As a Miami immigration lawyer, I have helped numerous clients gain relief as asylees. I have also had the privilege of helping these asylees to become permanent residents. Naturally, many of them inquire about U.S. citizenship, which offers many additional benefits...
What You Need to Know About Immigration Bond
Let’s say you, or a loved one, has been apprehended by the immigration authorities without proper immigration documentation, and are subsequently placed in an immigration detention facility. As a Miami immigration lawyer, this is a very common scenario for many...
Pleading “Guilty” or “No Contest” as a Non-Citizen
As a Miami immigration lawyer who has helped numerous clients embark on a path to citizenship, I like to forewarn clients of the limitations of being a non-citizen. One of these limitations pertains to the immigration consequences of pleading guilty or no contest as a...
Naturalization and Good Moral Character
One of the general requirements for naturalization is good moral character (GMC). As any Miami immigration lawyer will tell you, GMC means character which measures up to the standards of average citizens of the community in which the applicant resides. In general, an...