The United States has long been known as a sanctuary for those who are seeking protection as a refugee and need asylum. Many who come to the U.S. with legal status under difficult circumstances are in Florida. With the substantive changes to policy in the era or...
Month: May 2017
How changes to U.S. immigration law can affect Haitians
In today's political climate, it is becoming troublesome to be an immigrant in the United States for any reason. Floridians who are in the U.S. seeking to be able to stay in the country to protect them from persecution, from a program to help after a natural disaster,...
Fatal boating accident kills recent college graduate in Florida
Florida residents and visitors frequently take full advantage of the warm weather, ample bodies of water and areas that allow boating and other water-based activities. It is a significant part of the allure of the state and attracts a great many people to take part....
What are the requirements for a fiancé(e) visa?
While people in Florida will surely understand that a husband or wife who are not citizens of the United States would like to come and live in the country will generally be allowed to do so if they are legally married, an issue that often comes up is whether a fiancé...
Fatal accident numbers show distraction a major issue in Miami
The number of drivers who are operating their vehicles while distracted is a troublesome trend that is causing auto accidents with injuries and fatalities. Although state governments and law enforcement are trying to reduce its frequency, the number of fatalities on...
Legal assistance with immigration law and deportation defense
In an ongoing and public debate, the United States is taking steps to try and tamp down on illegal immigration. A part of that has involved not just stopping people from coming in illegally or coming in with legal status and overstaying their visas, but it has...
U.S. immigrant since infancy is stuck in Haiti
Immigrants in Florida and across the nation are justifiably concerned over the implementation of new protocols with admission and residence in the United States. The still-relatively new presidential administration of Donald J. Trump is finding its way when it comes...