As a Miami immigration lawyer and an Miami immigration lawyer who represents numerous Haitian clients, I was disappointed to hear that Homeland Security Secretary John F. Kelly only granted a six-month extension Monday to 58,000 Haitian immigrants who have been spared...
As a port city and a destination for international tourists, Miami has a robust shipping and cruise industry that employs many crewmembers. As a Miami immigration lawyer, I often receive questions about the crewmember visa (i.e. the C-1 visa/ D visa). Below are some...
As a Miami immigration lawyer, I have spoken with some individuals who are applying for a green card (lawful permanent residence) based on marriage to a permanent resident (green card holder). Sometimes, these applicants want to know if they can avoid the Visa...
As a Miami immigration lawyer, many of my clients have sponsors for their immigration petition. What happens if the income and assets of sponsor for a family immigrant isn’t enough to meet the U.S. Poverty Guidelines? Here are some frequently asked questions. My...
As a Miami immigration lawyer, one question I receive quite frequently comes from non U.S. citizens who are green card holders (permanent residents), and want to know if they have to pay taxes in the U.S. I should emphasize upfront that I am not a tax lawyer, and have...
As a Miami immigration lawyer, I am deeply disturbed by the fact that the House Civil Justice Subcommittee voted 9-4 to back a measure (HB 675) by Rep. Larry Metz, R-Yalaha, that in part would define and prohibit sanctuary communities. In addition, the House Justice...
