Bringing someone you love to the U.S. on a fiancé visa sounds simple on paper. But the truth is, the process is full of checks to help make sure the relationship is real. If U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) sees signs that a couple may be faking their...
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New bill aims to protect Venezuelan immigrants from deportation
There’s a new bill in Florida, and it has bipartisan support from both Democratic and Republican representatives. It is known as the Venezuela TPS Act of 2025. TPS stands for Temporary Protected Status, which could be applied to immigrants within the United States. In...
What jobs do immigrants tend to do?
Many immigrants come to the United States looking for jobs. Still others who come for other reasons—such as reuniting with family members or getting married—will eventually enter the workforce. So what types of jobs do they tend to do? It really depends on the reason...
How does ICE determine if somebody should be deported?
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) decides whether to deport someone based on their immigration status, past violations and potential risks to public safety. Most ICE arrests happen when people are already in custody, but the agency also conducts at-large...
What should you know about ICE detention centers?
As the saying goes, “It’s funny because it’s true.” Comedy often reveals hard realities, as was true when respected comedian John Oliver recently turned his critical eye toward the U.S. immigration system. As Oliver highlighted on his popular show “Last Week Tonight,”...
Are DACA recipients in Florida still protected from deportation?
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) has long provided a shield against deportation for many young immigrants in Florida and across the United States. However, recent developments have introduced uncertainty into the program's future, leaving DACA recipients...
What should you know if ICE shows up at your door?
With the constant changes going on with immigration laws in the United States recently, it can be very difficult to keep up with everything. For some people, including those immigrants who are lawfully in this country, it’s critical that they know what to do if they...
Are migrant workers in Florida at risk of deportation?
Immigration policy tends to change with every new administration. There have been a lot of questions about how the transfer of executive power at the federal level might affect immigrants in different circumstances. After all, there have been promises of sweeping...
Important things to remember about adjustment of status
People who are in the United States from other countries may decide that they want to become lawful permanent residents. This is done through the adjustment of status process if the person is already in the U.S. It’s possible to apply for a green card if someone...
What employers need to know about hiring H-2B workers in 2025
The H-2B visa program allows U.S. employers facing seasonal labor shortages to employ foreign national workers for temporary, non-agricultural jobs when there are not enough domestic workers to meet the demand. It’s commonly used for industries like hospitality,...