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Feb. 17, 2023

Immigrants to the United States who do not qualify for a Social Security card are required to pay taxes for wages received. Without a Social Security Number (SSN), the only way to identify yourself on a tax return is by obtaining an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Jan. 24, 2023

Florida is home to 2.7 million foreign-born residents, about 16.7 percent of the total population. In Miami-Dade, the percentage reaches 51 percent foreign born. Regardless of where a person is born, once they arrive in the United States, they are protected by rights granted under the U.S. Constitution, and specifically its Fourth and Fifth Amendments.

Dec. 22, 2022

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a federal program that provides administrative relief from deportation to eligible undocumented immigrants.

Dec. 5, 2022

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may detain an immigrant for being undocumented, committing a crime, violating their visa, or entering the country illegally. Depending on your unique circumstances, you may be eligible for release – by posting a delivery bond – when taken into custody.

Oct. 6, 2022

Whether or not you’re in the country legally, no one deserves to be battered or abused by a family member. And, if you are unsure of your legal status, you may feel hesitant to address these issues, or you may not know who to turn to.

Sept. 28, 2022

The United States is known for its strict immigration policies, especially when it comes to admitting immigrants with criminal backgrounds. “Will my foreign criminal record apply in the U.S. and lead to the denial of my visa application?”, some of you may wonder.

July 27, 2022

If you’re living in the United States as a citizen or a lawful permanent resident (LPR) with a green card and you have a spouse who resides overseas, there are procedures for bringing your spouse here and providing lawful permanent resident status when they arrive.

June 28, 2022

For an immigrant living in the United States and considering applying for U.S. citizenship, having a "good moral character" is an important requirement for a successful application. Unfortunately, a criminal arrest or conviction can make you "inadmissible" and potentially jeopardize your eligibility for a green card or U.S. citizenship. Thankfully, you may be able to seek legal forgiveness and obtain a green card by requesting the U.S. government to overlook your criminal records with a waiver of inadmissibility.

April 20, 2022

Becoming an American citizen is a key milestone in the life of an immigrant. Naturalization is the process through which an immigrant or foreign national becomes a U.S. citizen. One important stage in the naturalization process is the interview. The naturalization interview is the final obstacle in your U.S. citizenship application. An experienced Florida immigration attorney can enlighten you about what to expect during your naturalization interview and help prepare you diligently for this final hurdle.

April 18, 2022

U.S. citizens who are married or engaged to foreign-born citizens can help their foreign-born partner immigrate to the United States and obtain a green card. However, the green card will be “conditional” if your marriage was less than two years old on the day you were granted permanent resident status. Unless you file a petition to remove the conditions on your permanent resident status, you might lose your lawful permanent resident status when no longer living with your spouse.