Florida Legal Blog
Two recent published immigration cases highlight the importance of expert testimony in removal proceedings
Expert testimony may make all the difference in an asylum case. Knowing how to present expert testimony - and what is required to qualify an expert in court - is therefore one of the most important things an immigration attorney must do during removal proceedings. On...
The Future of the H-1B Visa
The H-1B visa lottery could be coming to an end. The Trump administration is proposing a new rule that would eliminate the annual lottery that grants 65,000 annual petitions and an additional 20,000 for those with advanced degrees from US-based colleges. The new...
The common mistakes people make in immigration matters
You and your family have a lot riding on this. With immigration matters at the forefront, you want to make sure everything is properly done in order to remain in the U.S. and start new lives. Reuniting with the entire family in a new country is something you have...
About 20% of serious medical conditions misdiagnosed
You may be able to tell when something is wrong with your body, but you may not know the cause of your ailment or what you need to do to make it better. You count on your doctor to assess your condition, tell you what is wrong and what you need to do to make things...
Is a tired doctor putting you at risk?
Florida residents like you expect careful attendance when you seek medical attention. This is particularly true for hospitals or other locations you go to for medical emergencies. Unfortunately, good service is not always the experience. Mistakes in the medical field...
Important decision issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, particularly for certain noncitizens from Colombia
On October 13, 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit published the decision Hincapie-Zapata v. U.S. Att’y Gen. In this decision, the Eleventh Circuit held that providing “funds” such as money to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Fuerzas...
4 ways to get a green card
Before an immigrant to the United States can seek American citizenship, he or she has to obtain a green card. This allows someone to live in the U.S. permanently and work legally. There is an application process involved in obtaining a green card. There are different...
3 things most people do not know about serious injuries
Like most of your neighbors, you have never suffered a serious injury. If you have not watched a friend or family member deal with a life-changing injury, you may also not understand the consequences of sustaining one. While everyone’s injury experience is a bit...
Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) publishes decision favorable to noncitizens with criminal convictions throughout the United States
Oct. 10, 2020 This BIA recently published a favorable decision that impacts nearly all noncitizens placed in immigration court removal proceedings with criminal convictions. In Matter of Voss, 28 I&N Dec. 107 (BIA 2020), the BIA held “if a criminal conviction was...
The potentially dangerous role of heuristics in healthcare
You may have a great deal of confidence in your doctor's ability to correctly diagnose your medical ailments. Yet diagnostic errors remain one of the biggest problems plaguing America's healthcare industry. Many of those who suffered due to a misdiagnosis have come...
