May 2, 2016 | human trafficking, immigration law, Immigration reform, sexual assault, T visa, U Visa
As a Miami immigration lawyer, I have had several questions about the differences between the U and T visas. Below are some frequently asked questions. Why were the U and T visa types created? Congress created both “T” and “U” visas to encourage the victims of certain... 
Jan 22, 2016 | crime, crimes, deportation, derivative, immigration law, Immigration reform, Order of Removal, U Visa
In this second post about the U Visa, I’d like to delve deeper into some frequently asked questions about the U Visa. As a Miami immigration lawyer, one of the first things that I look for when evaluating the viability of a case is eligibility. Below are some... 
Jan 20, 2016 | Domestic Violence, green card, Green cards, immigration law, Immigration reform, U Visa
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...