International students planning to study in Florida must obtain the correct visa. The most common types are the F-1 and M-1 visas. It's essential to understand the requirements and processes for each visa. This ensures a smooth transition to studying in the United...
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What visas can business professionals apply for?
As a foreign national who wants to work in America, you must have a work visa. Of course, many types of work visas are available to overseas professionals depending on the type of work they seek and what they may bring to the table. These visas also differ depending...
Does an extraordinary ability make you eligible for an 0-1 visa?
As someone born somewhere other than Florida or another part of the United States, you may need to secure a work visa, which authorizes you to live and work in the country. Different types of work visas exist, but if you possess an extraordinary ability, you may...
America COMPETES Act seeks to amend and add to immigration visas
While some immigrants seek to move to the U.S. seeking asylum, others may have a business on their minds. Innovation and competition come from anyone and recently proposed acts look to find it in immigrants and entrepreneurs from abroad. As Business Standard reports,...
The Codification of Anti-Immigration
Since the Trump administration took power in 2017, the transformation of immigration law has been dramatic and shocking. The current pandemic has only accelerated the radical, if not disfiguring, alterations when it comes to asylum, relief in deportation proceedings,...
What you should know about the recent decision on DREAMers
On June 18, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court made its ruling on a case regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The decision states that the Trump administration’s attempt to end the Obama-era program was mishandled, and therefore, unlawful....
Why is it critical that immigrants avoid breaking laws?
As U.S. federal immigration law continues to include more offenses that fall into the category of "aggravated felony," it becomes crucial for you as a noncitizen in Florida to avoid breaking any law. According to the American Immigration Council, the list of crimes...
Marriage does not guarantee citizenship
Falling in love across the U.S. border may feel like a dream come true, especially if you always wanted to become a citizen. You may have known your spouse for many years, or you may have just met. Regardless, you may believe that you have a clear path to citizenship...
Miami residents hoping TPS legislation passes Senate
Many residents of Miami and Florida are aware of Temporary Protected Status for some groups of immigrants. Some, in fact, are under this immigration status themselves. TPS immigrants are currently living in the U.S. wondering how much longer they will be able to stay...
Visa applicants will need to supply social media information
It seems like every week there is another new immigration policy in the U.S. Although many Miami area residents are immigrants themselves, they understand how hard it can be for new arrivals to get their feet on the ground. The State Department recently announced a...