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Immigration•Apr 4, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Immigrant children may be left behind

Florida residents may be surprised to learn that children can be quiet victims in the immigration process. They are often unseen and rarely heard; therefore, if they do not have parents, guardians or advocates, they could get lost in the shuffle. Immigration issues tend to occur near border states where people try to pass into…

Immigration•Mar 6, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Health care rule could limit legal immigration

Applicants for U.S. immigrant visas now need to show that they have purchased private health insurance, can secure such insurance or have the funds to provide health care in case of an emergency within 30 days of their entry to the country. The policy, which covers Florida and the rest of the nation, was issued…

Immigration•Mar 4, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Preparing for your naturalization interview can limit the stress

Becoming a U.S. citizen is a goal for many people with green cards. The naturalization interview is one of the final steps in the process. It is also one of the most important – and for many people – most stressful obstacles. The best way to deal with the stress is to know what you…

Immigration•Jan 7, 2020•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Marriage fraud interview provides second chance for green card

Florida residents who are U.S. citizens but who are married to people from other countries often seek green cards for their immigrant spouses. Although marriage is a legitimate reason to approve a green card, immigration authorities will try to detect sham marriages entered into solely for the purpose of immigration. Immigration officials want to see…

Immigration•Dec 23, 2019•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Visa options for human resources professionals

Each year, many international workers move to Florida and other parts of the U.S. to live and work with employment-based visas. People who want to work in the U.S. as human resources professionals might have a couple of options available to them. However, it may be more difficult to find human resources positions in the…

Immigration•Nov 30, 2019•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Immigrating to the United States requires multiple steps

If you are seeking to immigrate to the Tampa/Clearwater area in Florida, you may need to know more about United States immigration laws. The specific situation you are in may affect how you apply. Regardless of your circumstances, you will probably need to speak with an immigration attorney. An immigration attorney in the area you…

Immigration•Sep 17, 2019•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Airport Border Searches: Digital Privacy

The 4th Amendment of the Constitution protects against unreasonable searches. However, border searches are an exception and border agents are able to search you and your belongings to a certain extent. Border agents are permitted to ask for passwords to unlock your laptop and cell phones. You may refuse to provide the password, but that…

Immigration•Sep 17, 2019•By Cynthia I. Waisman

New Law Update–Public Charge Inadmissibility Rule: Effective October 15, 2019

The Department of Homeland Security will carefully reviewing immigrant applications to determine if past public benefits have been received and for what purpose and duration. Prior to this new law change, there was not much emphasis on public benefits received. Under the revised law, many people who would have previously qualified for immigration benefits may…

Immigration•Aug 31, 2019•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Is there a way someone could buy their U.S. citizenship?

You may have heard some talk radio or TV show commentators throughout Florida engaging their audiences in heated discussions over immigration matters. These arguments might include whether immigrants are in this country rightfully or if some foreign nationals might have “bought” their way into becoming U.S. citizens. While such discussions might have some entertainment value,…

Immigration•Nov 3, 2018•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Immigration Policy Update: USCIS issues Notices to Appear

The current political climate is now mandating that USCIS issue NTAs (Notice to Appear) for cases where benefits have been denied. A NTA is a document directing a person to attend a removal court hearing, when cases are denied. In the past, USCIS was a bit more lenient for those who received denied cases through…