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Immigration and civil rights activists have issued a travel advisory for the state of Florida. Recent actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have prompted this recommendation for people of color and immigrants who may be traveling to the state. The number of arrests and detentions by ICE in Florida increased by 75 percent in...Read More

As the Florida governor’s race heats up, immigration is quickly becoming a keystone issue for both candidates for the office. Richard Corcoran, the current Speaker of the Florida House, has come out swinging with an ad depicting a hooded figure shooting a young woman and a bill that would ban sanctuary cities in the state...Read More

Four 7-Eleven convenience stores in the Orlando area were raided by agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on January 10, 2018. These raids were part of a nationwide crackdown on more than 100 stores that resulted in 21 arrests across the U.S. An ICE spokesperson stated that there were no arrests in the Central...Read More

Activists in Orlando are lobbying U.S. Representative Stephanie Murphy and U.S. Senator Bill Nelson to hold out for a clean DREAM Act to protect the rights of undocumented immigrants who came here with their families in childhood. These activists are putting pressure on the legislators not to pass another spending bill without including a clean...Read More

From December 12 to December 15, 2017, five activists went on a hunger strike to lobby Senator Marco Rubio for greater protections for immigrants in Florida and across the country. Their aim was to turn up the pressure on Rubio to vote for a clean DREAM Act that would replace Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals...Read More

The devastation caused by Hurricane Maria on September 20, 2017, left millions of people without power and without access to lifesaving medicines and other necessities. Today, many homes and businesses remain off the grid and without the basic items needed to maintain a minimum level of comfort and safety. Many individuals and families are leaving...Read More

Since January 2016, 17 new immigration judges have been sworn in by the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), which falls under the purview of the Department of Justice (DOJ). Before the creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) fell under DOJ as well. Last year, EOIR was...Read More

In the field of Immigration Law, it is not uncommon to encounter individuals or businesses advertising as “Immigration Consultants” or “Notarios.” The danger in relying on these types of individuals or services for legal advice is inherent. These agencies are not run by or sanctioned by an attorney or licensed practitioners and often wind up...Read More

The Immigration Reform policy put forward by President Obama in 2014, also known as DAPA – Deferred Action for Parents of Americans, has a new chance of becoming reality this year since the Supreme Court announced last week that it would be reviewing the case in the spring session. The policy could be presented before...Read More

If you become engaged to a person living outside of the United States, your fiancé can apply to obtain a temporary visa, which will allow them to enter the United Sates for 90 days. Once your fiancé has gained access into the US, they may apply for conditional permanent residency. The United States will send...Read More