Update on VAWA Reauthorization for Abused Spouses Domestic violence is a serious problem for any family, but it is especially devastating for immigrant families. An abuser who holds legal immigration status (either as a citizen or permanent resident) can use this to...
Facing removal proceedings can be a frightening prospect for non-citizens, as you may be ordered to leave your life in the United States for many years. If you are in a serious romantic relationship with a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, you may fear that...
As a Miami immigration lawyer and an Miami immigration lawyer, I read with interest that the Trump administration has rolled out a new questionnaire for U.S. visa applicants worldwide that asks for social media handles for the last five years and biographical...
As a Miami immigration lawyer, I watched in alarm last week as President Trump signed an executive order to bar Syrian refugees from entering the U.S. and suspend all refugee admissions for 120 days. His order also blocks citizens of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan,...
As a Miami immigration lawyer and an American citizen, the June 26, 2015 Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges was an occasion for celebration. This landmark Supreme Court decision guaranteed the rights of same sex couples nationwide to get married. The...
Immigration reform is among the hottest of news topics lately. Despite prodding from President Obama and the public at large, Congress has failed to act. This week, House Speaker John Boehner indicated that the House would not consider an immigration reform bill in...
