The Child Status Protection Act Explained?

By Ruth Jean

At one time, getting green cards for minor children presented challenges. As a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, you could (and still can) petition for an alien relative to join you here, but some preference categories have such a backlog of...

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What is Expedited Removal?

By Ruth Jean

Many immigrants believe that they cannot be removed from the United States without appearing before an immigration judge first. Unfortunately, this is not the case if you have an expedited removal order. In this blog, we’ll go over what this...

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What Are Family Preference Immigrant Visas?

By Ruth Jean

Every year, U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents petition to have foreign-born loved ones join them in the United States as permanent residents. The visas for this purpose fall into two categories: Immediate relatives of U.S....

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A Brief Q&A on Voluntary Departure

By Ruth Jean

When you are facing the possibility of deportation from the U.S., the ideal outcome is any form of relief that would allow you to remain in the United States and adjust your status here.  However, that is not always possible.  When there is...

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Are you an immigrant victim of domestic violence? - Here’s What You Need to Know

By Ruth Jean

Every year, thousands of immigrants travel to the United States to join family members who are U.S. citizens or green card holders. While most of these reunions are joyous occasions, for some newcomers they become a nightmare that involves physical,...

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Adjustment of Status for Your Green Card- What You Need to Know

By Ruth Jean

When Adjustment of status is a legal process that allows you to transition from visa holder to lawful permanent resident while present in the United States. There are certain eligibility requirements that must be met, namely: You must be physically...

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5 Possible Defenses to Deportation

By Ruth Jean

When you were born abroad but feel like the United States is your home, few things are more frightening than a Notice to Appear, which is the documents that initiates removal proceedings in immigration court. Does this mean you have to leave? What can...

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How a Criminal Record Affects Your Florida Immigration Case

By Ruth Jean

Many of us have made mistakes that resulted in the police being called. A dispute with an unbearable neighbor, shoplifting after a dare from your peers, or driving under the influence after a night on the town are all examples of poor judgment that...

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WHAT TO DO IF YOUR LOVED ONE IS DETAINED BY ICE

By Ruth Jean

The current political climate is a difficult one for many immigrants and their families. When U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement released its Enforcement and Removal Operations Report for 2019, it noted that approximately 50,165 people were...

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4 Factors that Affect Your Eligibility for Naturalization

By Ruth Jean

Every year, thousands of people immigrate to the United States to accept a job offer or reunite with family. Once they become lawful permanent residents (otherwise known as green card holders), many of them choose to eventually apply for U.S....

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