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

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 released on June 18. However, it still left the…

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

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, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program announced temporary modifications. These affect non-immigrant students who will be…

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

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 make finding relevant information easier. There are also more resources for Spanish speakers…

Immigration•Aug 22, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

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 released on June 18. However, it still left the…

Immigration•Aug 19, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

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 right. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals was put in place by…

Immigration•Aug 19, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

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, a summer camp counselor and a physician whose visa…

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

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, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program announced temporary modifications. These affect non-immigrant students who will be…

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

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 make finding relevant information easier. There are also more resources for Spanish speakers…

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

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 right. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals was put in place by…

Immigration•Jul 12, 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…