On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jun 29, 2016 | US Immigration Law
Last week’s U.S. Supreme Court tie vote on a case involving President Obama’s immigration plan was a severe disappointment for Florida’s immigrant community. The 4-4 deadlock left undisturbed a ruling from a federal appeals court that shut down two...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jun 24, 2016 | Wrongful Death
The State of Florida requires certain minimum insurance coverages be in place before a vehicle can be registered and license plates issued. Most Florida drivers are aware of this, but may be unclear as to the exact coverages required, and their purpose. Florida...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jun 22, 2016 | Family Immigration
For many immigrants who have successfully started a new life in Florida, helping family members join them in the U.S. is a high priority. U.S. immigration law provides a process for family members of American citizens and permanent residents to obtain a visa, reunite...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jun 15, 2016 | US Immigration Law
For many years, due to Cold War politics, Cuban immigrants have enjoyed significant advantages over immigrants from other countries. Unlike other immigrants, Cubans who make it to U.S. soil have an automatic right to enter the country. They can apply for a green card...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jun 12, 2016 | Wrongful Death
Florida drivers who are obeying the rules of the road and are simply going about their business can still be affected by a car crash and its aftermath. Unfortunately, in some of these accidents, the impact can be so severe that it leads to a fatality. The family of...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jun 10, 2016 | US Immigration Law
While there are many immigrants who want to come to Miami and other locations throughout the United States to live and work, there are also foreign nationals who receive an invitation to take part in training programs offered in the U.S. These people are known as H-3...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jun 8, 2016 | Wrongful Death
Hospitals are meant to be safe places; institutions of healing and trust. However, there are some instances in which that trust is broken. While there is little reason to expect these occurrences (and also little reason to assume malicious intent), these types of...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jun 6, 2016 | Family Immigration
In our global community, relationships can develop in many situations, and often span time and distance. In some cases, romantic connections can happen across borders, between people of different nationalities. Many Americans travel for pleasure, study abroad or work...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jun 4, 2016 | US Immigration Law
For many immigrants in Florida, obtaining a “green card” is an important step on the path to U.S. citizenship. But, what exactly is a green card, and what are its benefits? A green card is officially known as a United States Permanent Resident Card. It...
On behalf of Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A. | Jun 2, 2016 | Wrongful Death
When a loved one is killed in a fatal accident, it is always devastating for those left behind. A recent accident in Miami-Dade was particularly tragic: three family members on their way to dinner were killed, including a man who left behind a woman he was going to...
