By Rivera Gainza, P.A. – Immigration Attorneys Serving Palm Beach County & South Florida If you are living in the United States and want to become a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), the process you may need is called Adjustment of Status (AOS). This option allows eligible immigrants to apply for a Green Card [...]
By Rivera Gainza, P.A. – Immigration Attorneys Family-based immigration is one of the most common pathways to lawful permanent residency in the United States. However, not everyone qualifies automatically, and the process depends on the relationship, immigration status of the petitioner, and visa availability. In this guide, the immigration attorneys at Rivera Gainza, P.A. explain [...]
By Rivera Gainza, P.A. — Immigration Attorneys Serving Palm Beach County, Broward County & Canton, Georgia Preparing for an immigration consultation is one of the most important steps you can take toward securing your future in the United States. Whether you are seeking a Green Card, applying for a visa, pursuing asylum, or addressing a [...]
West Palm Beach, FL – September 23, 2025 — The Law Office of Rivera Law and the Gainza Law Group proudly announce their merger to form Rivera Gainza, P.A., a dynamic new legal partnership dedicated to providing personalized, results-driven representation in immigration law, criminal law, family law, and personal injury. The firm is fully bilingual (English/Spanish) [...]
Planning for Fall Employment As summer winds down, many industries prepare for the busy fall season. For sectors like agriculture, hospitality, and tourism, the demand for seasonal workers increases, making this a critical time for employers and employees. For those who rely on seasonal employment, understanding the visa options available and planning is essential for [...]
Within the United States (U.S.), acquisition of a green card is the key to permanent residence. The correct legal term for a green card holder is “lawful permanent resident” or LPR. When someone holds LPR status, with patience and practice they can eventually become a naturalized U.S. citizen. Because green cards are a key to [...]
If you're taken into custody by the police, they must charge you with a crime in court within 48 hours (not counting weekends and holidays) or else release you. If the police to file criminal charges, then you must still be released if the charges are dropped, you are granted and post bail, you win [...]
Immigration lawyers in West Palm Beach The union representing U.S. immigration judges filed complaint grievance against the Department of Justice on Wednesday, naming Attorney General Jeff Sessions of attempting to dictate the result of deportation cases before a Philadelphia-based decide. DOJ responded by expressing the judge himself is currently being investigated investigation for potential violations [...]
The one-year-old boy cried hysterically – A 1-year-old boy in federal custody that appeared in immigration court unaccompanied by his family in Phoenix shortly entertained himself with a ball, drank from a bottle, then “cried hysterically” as he was getting ready to leave the court Friday, per The Associated Press. But he was eventually granted [...]
BLAINE, Wash. (AP) — A 19-year-old girl that traveled from France to Canada to see her mother in British Columbia says U.S. officers detained her for 2 weeks when she accidentally crossed the border during her run. Full Article Here Need Help? Facing a problem with an immigration issue or the law. Have questions? It [...]
