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Immigration•Oct 20, 2023•By Cynthia I. Waisman

What type of visa do you need for your foreign-citizen fiancé?

Many situations in immigration law involve efforts to bring family members into the United States. Seems simply enough, right? Well, as anyone who has been exposed to the immigration system in America knows, nothing is ever simple. There is a complex, bureaucratic process that has to play out in seemingly every scenario. And there is…

Family Based Visas•Sep 5, 2023•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Permanent residency through marriage or investment

There are several immigration options for a person would like to come to the United States. One of these options is an immigration conditional petition, which helps them obtain permanent residency so they can live and work in the United States. Marriage to a U.S. citizen An immigration conditional petition allows some immigrants to remove…

Immigration•Aug 9, 2023•By Cynthia I. Waisman

What is an E-2 visa?

Are you a national of a treaty country who wants to invest in a United States business and live in the United States? If so, you might be eligible for the E-2 visa, also known as the treaty investor visa. What is an E-2 visa? The E-2 visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows nationals…

Immigration•Jul 31, 2023•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Florida bans drivers’ licenses issued to illegal immigrants by other states

The battle over immigration is usually viewed as a strictly federal issue, but several states have recently enacted laws that have a significant impact on immigrants. Florida, in an effort to assist Gov. Ron DeSantis in his pursuit of the Republican presidential nomination, has passed a law that prohibits an immigrant who does not have…

Immigration•Jul 5, 2023•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Obtaining a waiver of inadmissibility

If you’ve applied for a visa, an adjustment of status, an immigration benefit for which you were previously ineligible, or for a K or V nonimmigrant visa, and you have been denied on grounds of inadmissibility, you may have recourse by obtaining an I-601 waiver. This type is known as a “Waiver of Grounds of…

Immigration•Jul 3, 2023•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Major changes coming July 1 under new immigration laws

America’s immigration laws are always changing at the federal level. But even modifications to existing state law can have tremendous ramifications for you and your loved ones. This very well may be the case with new legislation that was signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis. What does the new law do? Effective July 1,…

Employment Authorization Cards•Jun 15, 2023•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Do I need an Employment Authorization Document to work?

Immigrants who venture to Florida are often doing so because they are seeking opportunities they do not have in their home country. For them, the primary objective is to gain employment. Given the way immigration has become a hot topic of conversation with extensive debate about it, prospective workers who want to come to the…

Immigration•May 19, 2023•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Understanding conditional permanent residence

When an immigrant spouse marries a U.S. citizen, obtains their green card and has been married for less than two years, they are given conditional permanent residence. It is valid for two years. Filing a petition To initially apply for conditional residence, a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident must submit a petition for their…

Family Based Visas•May 3, 2023•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Requirements for a fiancé visa

When a couple is planning to get married, it is an exciting time. If one partner is a U.S. citizen and the other is from a foreign country, they may want information about the K-1 visa process. K-1 visa requirements The K-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows a U.S. citizen to bring a…

Immigration•Apr 21, 2023•By Cynthia I. Waisman

Requirements for a fiancé visa

Becoming engaged is an exciting event. As you plan your wedding and imagine your married life, it is natural to want to spend as much time with your fiancé as you can. This can be difficult or impossible if your fiancé resides in another country and you intend to get married in the United States…