The issue of immigration enforcement remains contentious in the United States. A recent lawsuit filed by the Sunshine State against the Biden administration highlights this ongoing debate. The lawsuit centers on the federal government’s use of parole programs that...
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USCIS temporarily extends document authorization deadlines
When working in the United States, immigrants need to use employment authorization documents. These are often referred to as EADs. Many of these documents need to be approved within 180 days. However, USCIS – United States Citizenship and Immigration Services –...
What is the Florida State Guard?
The Florida State Guard (FSG) is a defense force tasked with emergency response and public safety in Florida. It supports state and local agencies during a disaster and, more recently, fills a role in immigration matters. Following decades of inactivity, Gov. DeSantis...
Florida just made it harder to be undocumented
On Monday, March 4, 2024, the Florida legislature voted to pass House Bill 1451, which would effectively prohibit local and county authorities from either issuing or accepting ID cards or documents from immigrants who are not lawfully present in this country. In other...
Why Is Florida’s Immigration Court Backlog Higher Than Other States?
Being in the country legally is a dream for thousands of foreign nationals looking to make the United States their home. And for those who have submitted the paperwork or are dealing with immigration-related court cases, every day that passes without their case’s...
What Is The Welcoming Florida Act?
Florida is known for having rather strict immigration laws. Some of these were recently put into place by the state legislature. However, lawmakers have now proposed Senate Bill 1598, known as the “Welcoming Florida Act.” They say that they are trying to overturn some...
What evidence can help prove the legitimacy of a marriage?
Love is a beautiful thing. And when you meet and marry a non-U.S. citizen or permanent resident, it’s only sensible that you figure out how they can join you in the country so you can be one happy family. Fortunately, a marriage-based green card can make this happen....
I came to the U.S. on a H-1B visa. Can I change jobs?
Foreign nationals can legally live and work in the U.S. through an employer-sponsored visa, also known as H-1B. But what if, while on an employer-sponsored visa, you find a better job? Can you change jobs without losing your visa? The straightforward answer is, YES –...
Lawsuit filed over SB4 in Texas that targets immigration
The U.S. Justice Department has initiated a lawsuit against Texas over Senate Bill 4, a new immigration law. This legislation, passed by Texas legislature and signed by Governor Greg Abbott, criminalizes illegal entry or re-entry into Texas from a foreign country. It...
What happens at a marriage green card interview?
A green card can grant immigrants permanent residence in the United States. Immigrants can get green cards through a lottery, family, employment or education. Another common way immigrants get green cards is through marriage. An immigrant may get a green card if they...