May 9, 2017 | crimes, deportation, Deportations, green card, Green cards, immigration law, Immigration reform, permanent residence, permanent residency, President Trump, Texas immigration, Trump Administration, undocumented immigrants
As a Miami immigration and an Austin immigration lawyer, I read with interest that the governor of Texas signed a ‘ new “sanctuary cities” law on Monday. Below are some frequently asked questions. What is the new “sanctuary cities” law... 
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... 
Sep 12, 2016 | convictions, crime, crimes, deportation, immigrant petition, immigration law, Immigration reform, mandatory detention
As a Miami immigration lawyer, I have represented many clients who have been/are currently in an immigration detention facility. Many undocumented immigrants live with the fear that one day they may be caught and held by immigration authorities (most likely, the... 
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... 