Miami is home to a large number of immigrants. Many times, these immigrants are seeking a better life in the United States. When a person is seeking asylum in the United States, they may have legal questions. People who are seeking asylum in the United States are...
Citizenship
Special immigrant status for thousands of Salvadorans has ended
Many immigrants in the Miami area have been on high alert recently because of political activities in Washington. Recently, the Trump administration made changes to the Temporary Protective Status (TPS) for Salvadorans. In 2001, 200,000 immigrants from El Salvador...
Somali immigrants detained in Miami allege mistreatment
Miami is a city of immigrants. Many of its residents are citizens from other countries who wish to remain in the United States. Often this is a complicated process with many different governmental agencies involved. Recently, a lawsuit was filed against the federal...
Immigration statistics for Florida
There are millions of people who call Florida home. These people come from many different backgrounds and currently live in Florida for many different reasons. Some were born here, some came from another state for a job or to go to school. Some came to be closer to...
Differences between citizenship and permanent residence
Many people in Florida were born in the U.S. and have been citizens since the time of their birth. However, as most people are aware there are also many people in Florida who have come to the U.S. at some point in time in their life. Some have temporary visas which...
What is necessary for naturalization and to pass the test?
People in Florida who are immigrants and would like to be naturalized American citizens often worry about many different factors in their efforts to receive naturalization. These ancillary issues are important, but should not supersede the basics to becoming a U.S....
Legal help for those seeking U.S. citizenship
For those in Florida who hope to become U.S. citizens, the naturalization process can appear mysterious and daunting. An applicant may be unsure if he or she is eligible for citizenship, and the forms and paperwork can be confusing. And some will wonder if something...
Naturalization: the process of becoming a U.S. citizen
For many immigrants in Florida, citizenship is one of their ultimate goals. In order to become a U.S. citizen, a foreign national must meet certain qualifications. If those are met, he or she is eligible to go through the legal process of becoming a citizen, known as...
Florida immigrants register for upcoming presidential election
Every four years, Americans have the right to vote for a candidate for president that they believe best serves their views. Many natural citizens do not think twice about this privilege. However, in many countries, democracy is not practiced. Democracy is what makes...
Lobbying group estimates cost of Trump’s immigration plans
Presidential candidate Donald Trump's immigration proposals have generated a lot of fear in Florida's immigrant communities. But some research done by a lobbying group shows that Trump's plans would be prohibitively expensive. The group has also released the results...