Facing removal proceedings can be a frightening prospect for non-citizens, as you may be ordered to leave your life in the United States for many years. If you are in a serious romantic relationship with a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, you may fear that you will have to leave them if you are …
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As a Miami immigration lawyer, I have represented many non-citizens with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) who initially entered the United States without inspection, and over the many years they are present in the United States with TPS, some of them become immediate relatives of U.S. citizens. Many of these individuals are eligible for adjustment of …
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As a Miami immigration attorney, I am frequently asked about the Permanent Residency (Green Card) process based on marriage to a Non-citizen. Patience and perseverance are two of the main qualities needed for the Green Card process for your spouse (aside from the form filling, documentation and interviews) – however, it will pay off in …
On January 3, 2013, the USCIS finalized its regulation regarding the provisional adjudication of waivers for those who will be attending a consular appointment at a U.S. embassy or consulate and would be triggering the unlawful presence ground of inadmissibility. On July 22, 2016, the Obama Administration published a final rule expanding I-601A provisional unlawful …
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As a Miami Immigration lawyer, I was very disheartened to learn today that the Supreme Court issued a 4-4 decision in United States v. Texas, the case challenging expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA). “This means that the enforcement of the Obama …
Your immigration interview is a crucial step in your application process. Sadly, as a Miami immigration lawyer, I have seen too many instances of entirely avoidable missteps, some of which have had disappointing consequences for the applicant. Below are some tips to ensure that your immigration interview goes smoothly. 1. Be punctual It’s a simple concept, …
As an immigration lawyer in Miami, FL, I encounter many individuals who have a deportation or removal order, but have remained in the United States for years. Fortunately, many immigrants with final orders of deportation may be able to prevent deportation indefinitely by filing a stay application. This application may only be filed if you …
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Inadmissibility is a concept that many Miami immigration lawyers grapple with. First, some basics about this particular topic. What does it mean to be “inadmissible?” If you are deemed “inadmissible” by the United States government, it means that you have been given the designation that you are not eligible to receive a visa, or to be …
Before this past Monday, the real concern for Obama’s Executive Immigration Order was whether the Republicans in congress would hold the Department of Homeland Security’s budget hostage until the Order was abolished. Now troubles are worse. In an order filed on Monday, Judge Andrew S. Hanen of Federal District Court in Brownsville, prohibited the Obama administration …
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As a Miami immigration attorney, I sometimes receive questions about the U visa, and kinds of immigrants that are eligible for relief under the U visa. Below are some frequently asked questions. What is the U visa? The U non-immigrant status (U visa) is set aside for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or …
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