


Basics on the U-Visa (Visa for Victims of Certain Crimes)
As a Miami immigration lawyer, I would like to remind potentially eligible individuals about a law that Congress passed in 2000 known as the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (VTVPA), which created two categories of non-immigrant visas, U visa for...
Green Cards for Victims
If you are victim of domestic violence, and at the same time a non-citizen of the US, please know that even in your unfortunate situation, you have options. As a Miami immigration lawyer, I have helped clients who were victims of domestic violence seek relief in 3...
Criminal Issues in Immigration Law – FAQ
As a former Assistant Public Defender with the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office, and in my capacity as a Miami immigration attorney, I often receive questions about one’s immigration status after a criminal conviction. Here are some frequently asked...
Filing an Abused Spouse Petition (I-360) to Obtain a Green Card
If you or a loved one is an immigrant to the United States, and is a battered spouse, child or parent, you may file an immigrant visa petition under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). In order to do so, you...