The Interview The naturalization interview is a crucial step toward becoming a U.S. citizen. It's when an immigration officer assesses an applicant's eligibility, English language proficiency, and knowledge of the U.S. government and history. Navigating this interview is essential for those aspiring to achieve citizenship. Here are vital tips to help you prepare and increase [...]
Background: On September 5th, 2017 the Trump administration abruptly terminated DACA. After several lawsuits were filed challenging the termination, on June 18th, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court concluded that the Trump administration had unlawfully terminated DACA. On July 28th, 2020, the Trump administration tried to once again dismantle DACA by shortening the protection against deportation [...]
What is a Criminal Record? A criminal record formerly referred to as a “summary criminal history,” is known as a file of an individual’s convictions and arrests, which is maintained by the criminal justice system. Information regarding criminal investigations, such as criminal convictions, date of conviction, the charges, the sentence, and if the crime was [...]
Obtaining a Green Card (also known as a Permanent Resident Card) gives you the opportunity to both permanently work and live in the United States. A Green Card is also necessary if you wish to become a U.S. Citizen however, permanent residency does not guarantee nor provide citizenship. Please note that every immigration case varies [...]
All states vary when it comes to driving under the influence (DUI) laws. Florida makes no exceptions with its strict DUI laws, making it highly important to understand the penalties and consequences before getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. What is a DUI charge? A DUI charge is a criminal charge occurring when someone drives [...]
What is DACA? The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a 2-year American executive order, signed by former President Barack Obama in 2012 which temporarily protects eligible immigrant youth, known as “DREAMers” from deportation. The term “DREAMers” refers to young individuals who illegally came to the United States with their parents when they were [...]
ARTICLE TAKEN FROM THE PALM BEACH POST. FULL ARTICLE HERE Long before former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist appointed Circuit Judge Meenu Sasser to the Palm Beach County bench in 2009, and before she came to Florida fresh out of law school with $100 to her name, she was a first grade ESOL student in the [...]
¿Que Paso Con La DACA? El Lic. Erick Navas está explicando lo que paso con el programa de la DACA. El 5 de septiembre el Presidente Trump anuncio la terminación de la DACA. En el podcast abajo el Lic. Erick Navas está hablando con la estación del radio 1190 dejándonos saber lo que ocurrió, y [...]
Immigration Relief USCIS offers immigration relief measures for people affected by natural disasters, such as the severe earthquakes that recently occurred in Ecuador, Japan and Burma. Here are a few ways in which the USCIC is trying to help those who were affected by natural disasters: Consideration of fee waivers due to an inability to [...]
