Companies in Florida may sponsor an employee for a green card, and if they disagree with the decision of federal immigration officials, they may file a lawsuit. This was the action taken by Hockey Western New York LLC, which owns the Buffalo Sabres, after a green card...
Immigration
U.S. immigration fees going up in near future
Recently, the United State Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that immigration fees are set to increase on Oct. 2. Overall, fees will increase an average of 20%, but some types of fees will increase more. Fees for visas for traveling artists and groups are...
Facebook post misleads immigration detainees
A recent and typically misleading Facebook post that recently has been circulating Tampa Bay-area computer screens incorrectly claims immigration detainees are to leave and return to Mexico at any time. The blatantly false Facebook post declares in a highly bigoted...
USCIS naturalization fees to rise by $500
Residents of Tampa and other areas in Florida may be interested in reading this article regarding the raising of the fee for naturalization by the present administration. This is a dramatic increase over the past fees. Additionally, there is now a fee, for the first...
How criminal convictions affect immigration status
Most immigrants living in Florida understand that several factors can affect their right to remain in the United States. Criminal convictions are near the top of the list for things that may damage one's immigration status. It is important to note, however, that not...
Sports team files lawsuit in immigration case
Companies in Florida may sponsor an employee for a green card, and if they disagree with the decision of federal immigration officials, they may file a lawsuit. This was the action taken by Hockey Western New York LLC, which owns the Buffalo Sabres, after a green card...
Facebook post misleads immigration detainees
A recent and typically misleading Facebook post that recently has been circulating Tampa Bay-area computer screens incorrectly claims immigration detainees are to leave and return to Mexico at any time. The blatantly false Facebook post declares in a highly bigoted...
DACA survives for now after Court ruling
Dreamers in Florida can breathe a large sigh of relief as the program known as DACA appears safe for now after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Trump Administration's attempt to scuttle the program. The 5-4 decision was authored by Chief Justice John Roberts and...
Temporary exemptions for non-immigrant student modified
Some students rely on verification of their school enrollment to maintain their U.S. visas. Residents of Florida might be interested in the modification of temporary exemptions for students who are not immigrants. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement,...
Upgrade to USCIS website improves access to resources
An overhaul of the website for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services may mean that some immigrants in Florida have better access to applications, petitions and general resources. A press release from the agency says that the site's new design should...
