Apr 7, 2017 | deportation, Deportations, immigration law, Immigration reform, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), work authorization
As a Miami immigration lawyer, I have had the pleasure of representing many Haitian nationals, who have since become the bedrock of Miami’s vibrant Haitian-American community. One of the most important ways in which the United States has provided relief for... 
Jul 14, 2016 | immigration law, Immigration reform, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), work authorization
As a Miami immigration lawyer, I have been reminding eligible clients who are El Salvadorean nationals that the USCIS has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible nationals of El Salvador (and those without nationality who last habitually resided in El... 
Feb 16, 2016 | appeal, Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), deportation, Deportations, immigration law, Immigration reform, work authorization
Some of my immigration clients are facing the threat of deportation, or already have an existing deportation order. When they first consult with me, some of them want to know if this means the “end of the road” for their case. My answer is... 
Nov 24, 2015 | DAPA, deportation, Deportations, family reunification, immigration law, Immigration reform, Obama Administration, Order of Removal, President Obama, work authorization
As a Miami immigration lawyer, I have been following the developments surrounding the Obama Administration’s DAPA (Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents) closely. Below are some frequently asked questions. What is DAPA? DAPA... 
Sep 18, 2015 | immigration law, Immigration reform, marriage, marriage fraud, marriage interview, marriage petition, permanent residence, permanent residency, removal of conditions, work authorization
As a Miami immigration lawyer who handles many marriage green card cases, I always remind my clients that their permanent residence status is conditional if it is based on a marriage that was less than 2 years old on the day you were given permanent residence. Below... 
Jun 2, 2015 | Adjustment of Status (AOS), Asylum, Form I-765, immigration law, Immigration reform, USCIS, work authorization
In my capacity as a Miami immigration lawyer, I have helped many of my clients apply for their work permit (i.e. their Employment Authorization Document, also loosely known as their “work authorization” or their “work permit”). In order to do...