


Applying for Asylum Status? Not So Fast.
As Miami immigration lawyer who has worked on quite a number of asylum cases, I have, over the years, encountered quite a few misconceptions about the filing of asylum claims. Below are some frequently held myths about asylum claims in the United States. 1....
Fearing Change in Cuban Immigration Policy, Cuban Migrant Flow Spikes
As a Miami immigration attorney, the announcement by President Barack Obama on December 17th, 2014 ordering the restoration of normal diplomatic relations has held significant interest for me. In light of its geographic proximity to the island, Miami’s Cuban...
Need a Work Permit? Are you Eligible for Asylum or Refugee Status?
One of the many upsides to practicing as an Miami immigration attorney, is the fact that I am lucky enough to help a subset of immigrants who are in dire need of relief. These are the immigrants who are seeking asylum and refugee status. Asylum and refugee status are...