Category Archives: Florida Immigration Law
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 »
What is an H-1B Visa?
The H-1B visa program has an important role in the country’s economy, as it allows American companies to hire skilled foreign workers in specialized occupations. Whether you are a foreigner looking for work in the United States, or you are an employer searching for top talent, it is critical that you understand the H-1B… Read More »
Who Qualifies for Asylum in the United States?
Asylum is essentially asking the United States government to allow you to remain in the country if you fear returning to your home country because of harm. People who are seeking asylum can file an application with the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) to grant them that protection. Asylum seekers can remain in… Read More »
How Do Removal Proceedings Work?
The terms ‘removal proceedings’ and ‘deportation’ are sometimes used interchangeably because they do essentially mean the same thing. In 1996, however, the term ‘decoration’ was replaced with ‘removal proceedings’ in the Immigration and Nationality Act. The change was intended to make the process sound more administrative in nature, and less punitive. Below, our Florida… Read More »
Will U.S. Immigration Authorities Recognize a Common Law Marriage?
When applying for lawful permanent resident status in the United States, it is essential to tell the truth. Any false statements or misrepresentations on an I-485 application can lead United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to deny your petition. That said, once you receive a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) from USCIS, you… Read More »
Family Immigration Lawyer
Most people who immigrate to America can do so because they have family members already in the United States. U.S. immigration law allows a citizen or lawful permanent resident to sponsor foreign national family members for entry into the country if they can prove they are related and that the immigrant family members will… Read More »
Why is Florida Law Advisers, P.A. The Best Choice For Your Legal Needs?
At one point in time, every one of us, whether residing in Florida or other states, needs an experienced lawyer. It might be to write a will, make a settlement, get a divorce or child custody, bankruptcy filing, etc. When looking for a law firm that offers a wide range of legal services in Florida,… Read More »
7 Things You Need To Know Before Hiring A Lawyer
Life poses several challenges for each of us. One of these is finding a reputable attorney. We might need legal advice from a law firm. Or we might need an experienced lawyer to handle a personal dispute or litigation. Getting the right lawyer is crucial to winning your case or helping you with the… Read More »
