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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