24 Jul Two Recent USCIS Policy Guidelines Make It More Important Than Ever To Have The Right Counsel For Your Immigration Matter
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...
23 Feb 2018 In Immigration So Far…
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...
19 Feb Why You Need an Immigration Attorney
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...
14 Feb Can I get my Green Card through Marriage?
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...
26 Jan AILA Central Florida Chapter 31st Annual Immigration Law Conference
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...
12 Jan Options For Victims of Domestic Violence And Other Crimes Without Lawful Status In The United States
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...
05 Jan Options for TPS Holders from Haiti and Nicaragua
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...
29 Dec End of 2017 Immigration Summary and Looking Ahead to 2018
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...