There are many people in the United States on a Visa. Visas allow people to enter the United States to work, to apply for citizenship, to help out their families, etc. One popular visa is set to expire soon and it may not be renewed. The EB-5 is a popular visa which...
US Immigration Law
Victims of crime being deported as they wait for a visa
Miami residents understand that there are many immigrants in Miami and across Florida. These immigrants often come to seek a better life for their family. Sometimes these immigrants are victims of crime while they are in the U.S. For those immigrants who are victims,...
Trump administration expands list of reasons for deportation
Miami is home to a large immigrant community. Immigrants are weaved into every aspect of our society. They're parents, children and workers. They offer benefits for everyone in the Miami area and are an integral part of the community. The Trump administration has...
Major labor shortage due to shortage of immigrant labor
Immigrants have always been the backbone of the U.S. economy. They provide labor that no one else wants to do in many situations, including working in meatpacking plants, agriculture and construction. But, with the crackdown in immigration under full force, the U.S....
Immigrants accused of crimes not allowed day in court
When a person is accused of a crime in Miami they get their time in court to defend themselves. Usually, everyone is innocent until proven guilty. But, for some immigrants seeking legal status, their time in court has not come. Immigration advocates are accusing the...
TPS cancelled for Hondurans living in the United States
Immigrants come to the United States for various reasons, including vacation, education or employment. For some, relocating to the United States means the ability to start a new life free from persecution or hardships due to natural disasters. While some foreign...
Dozens arrested in Florida immigration sting
Many people in the Miami area are from another country. Immigrants are the backbone of Florida's economy and are valuable members of society. With recent political tension, immigrants are feeling singled out in their daily lives. A recent raid on a Florida business by...
President Trump declares an end to DACA
There are thousands of residents of the Miami area who are DACA recipients. These young people have established a life for themselves in the United States following their entry to the country as a young person. But, recently, President Trump made a change to this...
Understanding family immigration options
Immigration matters are important and sometimes emotional concerns for families and their loved ones. It is understandable that immigrants and others seek to be reunited with their families. Because of the importance of immigration matters, families should understand...
Is merit-based immigration a good option for Miami?
President Trump recently gave his State of the Union address. Within the speech, he mentioned his new immigration plan, merit-based immigration. What does this mean for Miami immigrants? President Trump has been working to change the immigration in the United States...