I have always stressed the importance of hiring an experienced Immigration Attorney before filing your immigration matter. It is of vital importance for many reasons. However, with the new administration immigration law is changing what seems like daily. New regulations are being put in place...
There are times when a person finds themselves in removal proceedings before an Immigration Judge but may not need to be. Over the past few months I have been contacted by two separate clients who had a petition from a family member or employer approved....
We are just a little over a month and a half into the New Year. It has even now proven to be an interesting one in Immigration Law. There have already been many new developments and there are likely to be many more. It is...
For a long time, there has been a common misconception that Immigration Law is “easy” and “only requires filling out forms.” This has led many to attempt to file their case themselves or hire a “Notario” rather than an Immigration Attorney. This could ultimately have...
One of the top questions that clients ask me in a consult is “What Happens if I Marry a U.S. Citizen…Can I get my Green Card?” Many immigrants have been in the United States for years and are in a long term or even a...
Beginning October 26, 2017 through October 28, 2017 I attended the Central Florida Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Annual Conference. The Conference took place in Orlando, Florida and was an amazing educational opportunity. Most importantly it was a chance to reinforce my...
The month of October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month or DVAM. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, in the United States an average of 20 people are physically abused by a partner every minute. Those in the United States without lawful status may...
On November 20, 2017, the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security announced the end of TPS for Haiti. Prior to that on November 6, 2017 the end of TPS for Nicaragua was announced. Haitians were given a delayed effective date of 18 months. This means their...
This year has seen many changes for our Country and Immigration in particular. It seems that something new comes up for Immigration Practitioners every day- which it pretty much does. Keeping up is an often daunting but necessary task. Some of the biggest changes in Immigration...
