Some foreign nationals may wish to travel to Florida on a J-1 visa. This type of employment visa is useful in a variety of different situations. It is a temporary visa meant for a number of different occupations and time periods, including a one-day academic lecturer,...
Month: June 2020
Immigrant U.S. soldiers file lawsuit over new citizenship rules
Florida readers might be interested to learn that six soldiers are suing the United States for allegedly breaking its promise to grant them citizenship in exchange for their military service. The class-action lawsuit was filed on the plaintiff's behalf by the American...
Assets typically included in a probate proceeding
If a person owns property in Florida, those items may be subject to probate when he or she dies. Generally speaking, probate applies to those who own assets in their own name or who receive wages or other payments after they die. In some cases, it may be possible to...
Immigrant U.S. soldiers file lawsuit over new citizenship rules
Florida readers might be interested to learn that six soldiers are suing the United States for allegedly breaking its promise to grant them citizenship in exchange for their military service. The class-action lawsuit was filed on the plaintiff's behalf by the American...
Assets typically included in a probate proceeding
If a person owns property in Florida, those items may be subject to probate when he or she dies. Generally speaking, probate applies to those who own assets in their own name or who receive wages or other payments after they die. In some cases, it may be possible to...
Specialized workers may enter U.S. if approved for L-1 visa
Immigration law provides employers in Florida with operations or affiliates in foreign countries a means of transferring specialized workers into the U.S. The employer may seek an L-1B nonimmigrant classification for the employee to enter the country. Foreign...
How foreign nationals can receive training in the United States
Foreign nationals who wish to receive special training in Florida or other states may be able to do so after obtaining an H-3 visa. It is generally available to those who would not be able to receive similar training in their home country. It is important to note that...
What to know before selling the deceased’s home
Beneficiaries may want to take advantage of high real estate prices to sell the home of their deceased loved one. However, they cannot do that on their own immediately after their family member passes. Instead, the sale must wait until the estate is settled and the...
Draft executive order expected to alter H-1B visa requirements
The H1-B visa program has enabled technology workers from foreign countries to hold jobs in Florida and throughout the United States. Those workers may soon have to submit updated certifications to immigration authorities according to the terms of a draft executive...
How foreign nationals can receive training in the United States
Foreign nationals who wish to receive special training in Florida or other states may be able to do so after obtaining an H-3 visa. It is generally available to those who would not be able to receive similar training in their home country. It is important to note that...