What to Expect at Immigration Detention

What to Expect at Immigration Detention

As a Miami immigration lawyer, I have represented many clients who have been/are currently in an immigration detention facility. Many undocumented immigrants live with the fear that one day they may be caught and held by immigration authorities (most likely, the...
Immigration Consequences of Your DUI/DWI

Immigration Consequences of Your DUI/DWI

As a Miami immigration lawyer, I have had several cases wherein an immigration client gets charged with a DUI/DWI. This is not something to take lightly when you have an immigration application pending. Below are some frequently asked questions. What are the...
Defenses to Deportation After Being Convicted of a Felony

Defenses to Deportation After Being Convicted of a Felony

As a Miami immigration lawyer, some of my clients already know that any noncitizen whose criminal record contains an aggravated felony is most likely headed for deportation (removal) from the United States. This is true whether you have a green card or not. What many...
Basics on Waivers of Inadmissibility

Basics on Waivers of Inadmissibility

As a Miami immigration lawyer, I have represented noncitizens who meet the minimum eligibility requirements for U.S. lawful permanent residence (a green card) who, must, as part of their applications, show that they are not inadmissible to the United States. Below are...
Changing Your Visa Category

Changing Your Visa Category

As a Miami immigration lawyer, many of my clients are either the spouse or child of a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder). Spouses or children of green card holders are in category 2A of the visa preference system. This means that waits of up to three...
Pleading “Guilty” or “No Contest” as a Non-Citizen

Pleading “Guilty” or “No Contest” as a Non-Citizen

As a Miami immigration lawyer who has helped numerous clients embark on a path to citizenship, I like to forewarn clients of the limitations of being a non-citizen. One of these limitations pertains to the immigration consequences of pleading guilty or no contest as a...