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Immigration•Oct 28, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Federal judge temporarily halts immigration fee hikes

Just recently on the blog we discussed drastic rate hikes for many immigration fees that were set to begin on October 2nd. These fees were bound to have a profound impact on those seeking various immigration statuses, everything from citizenship to asylum. Those who were to be subjected to these new fees could have faced…

Immigration•Oct 16, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

How does someone deal with a visa denial?

Applying for a visa from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate requires completing the necessary application and providing all required documents. Not every visa application turns out as expected; the applicant may suffer a denial, leaving relatives or friends in Florida wondering what steps are next. Denials and approvals do not occur arbitrarily. U.S. law defines…

Immigration•Oct 14, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

The path to gaining lawful permanent resident status for a foreign spouse living abroad

With current backlogs and other restrictions in the immigration process in the United States, an I-30 petition, which is filed by an American citizen seeking to sponsor his or her non-citizen spouse, is taking roughly five months to be approved. On the surface level, that wait time doesn’t seem to be unreasonable. However, I-30 applicants…

Immigration•Sep 15, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

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 for a team trainer was denied. According to…

Immigration•Sep 11, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

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 set to increase by more than 50%. This change comes at…

Immigration•Sep 1, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

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 and prejudicial manner: “Illegals are to leave detention centers anytime to go back to Mexico.”…

Immigration•Aug 24, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

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 time, for those seeking asylum in the U.S.. Immigration activists…

Immigration•Aug 24, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

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 all crimes are viewed the same by Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

Immigration•Aug 24, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

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 for a team trainer was denied. According to…

Immigration•Aug 24, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

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 and prejudicial manner: “Illegals are to leave detention centers anytime to go back to Mexico.”…