Category Archives: Florida Immigration Law
How 10+ Years in the U.S. Could Help You Stop Deportation
Being deported is a very real fear for immigrants. Even when someone has been in the country for a long time, changing immigration laws and administrations can be extremely stressful. One of the lesser known defenses to deportation is the ’10 Year Cancellation of Removal’ defense. Staying in the country using this defense is… Read More »
How to Apply for 10-Year Cancellation of Removal
If you have been in the United States for a long time and are now facing deportation, you may qualify for the 10-Year Cancellation of Removal. To qualify, you must have been in the country for at least ten years, have good moral character, and have a parent, spouse, or child who is a… Read More »
Can I Stop Deportation if I’ve Been in the U.S. for Over a Decade?
In the United States, maintaining continuous presence is critical for a number of immigration applications, including adjustment of status and naturalization. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provides guidelines to help individuals meet the requirement. It is important to understand the legal guidelines and provide thorough documentation. What is Continuous Presence? The term… Read More »
Can My U.S. Citizen Child Help Me Stay in the Country?
Family-based immigration is one of the most common ways foreign nationals enter the United States. However, what if you are already in the country? Many people wonder if their family members, including their children, can help them remain in the U.S. Below, our Tampa immigration attorney outlines when your child may help you stay… Read More »
What Crimes Can Lead to Deportation?
Being charged with a criminal offense is always stressful. However, for non-citizens in Tampa, it is particularly frightening. If you are convicted of a crime, you could face deportation, which may force you to leave the country or prevent you from reentering the U.S. in the future. Unfortunately, there are many different crimes that… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About H-1B Visas
An H-1B visa is employer-sponsored and allows people who are permanent residents and other non-citizens in the United States to work in a specialty occupation for up to six years. Employers must apply to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for the H-1B visa on behalf of a prospective employee who qualifies…. Read More »
Common Deportation Defenses
Facing deportation for any reason is extremely stressful. You may have already established a home, raised a family, and have found gainful employment. Deportation can separate you from all of this and make life very difficult. Fortunately, even if deportation proceedings have been started, there are still many defenses available that can help you… Read More »
Waivers for Criminal Conviction as a Deportation Defense
One of the most common reasons foreign nationals are removed from the United States is because they have been convicted of a criminal offense. Although the grounds for deportation are similar to the grounds for inadmissibility due to a criminal conviction, they are narrower in scope. While there is little defense to deportation due… Read More »
How Does Family-Based Immigration Work in the U.S.?
In the United States, citizens of the country as well as those with lawful permanent resident status can sponsor visas to bring their relatives in a foreign country into the U.S. This is known as family-based immigration and can provide a path for foreign relatives to become citizens of the United States. The visas… Read More »
Important Things to Know About the K-1 Visa
With a K-1 visa, a foreign fiancé of a citizen of the United States can enter the U.S. and get married within 90 days of entry. K-1 visas are nonimmigrant visas. This means foreign nationals can remain in the country on a temporary basis but they do not provide lawful permanent residency. However, after… Read More »
