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...
Immigration
Supreme Court has ruled on DACA
Interested parties in Florida and throughout the country had been awaiting a decision by the Supreme Court that determined whether President Trump possesses the right to end the DACA program. The United States Supreme Court found that President Trump did not have that...
Getting a J-1 visitor visa
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,...
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...
Supreme Court has ruled on DACA
Interested parties in Florida and throughout the country had been awaiting a decision by the Supreme Court that determined whether President Trump possesses the right to end the DACA program. The United States Supreme Court found that President Trump did not have that...
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...
Getting a J-1 visitor visa
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,...
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...
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...
