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What is a Sanctuary City?
Under the current administration, the term “sanctuary city” has led many headlines concerning immigration policies and federal funding concerns. In fact, five days after taking office, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at blocking federal funding to...
Famous Folks Who Could Have Been (Or Were) Deported
Given the current political focus on immigration enforcement, it’s not hard to forget that deportations are not a recent phenomenon. The first deportation law in the United States was the Alien Act of 1798. Since then, many persons have been removed from the United...
SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Richard L. Barbara, Esq. Real Estate Attorney
At times, immigration law bears on real estate issues, given that many people try and gain entry into the United States by investing in real estate. As such, this month I am honored to feature real estate attorney extraordinaire, Richard L. Barbara, for our...
THE MOST ASKED IMMIGRATION QUESTIONS RIGHT NOW
In the wake of sweeping immigration changes by the President and saturated media coverage, FEAR is the most common thing I'm seeing in my office these days. What do I do if ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) detains me? How soon can I apply for...
SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Mario L. Enriquez, Esq. First Party Property Insurance Coverage
SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Mario L. Enriquez, Esq. First Party Property Insurance Coverage It is common for people to pay for insurance to protect their homes, cars, health and livelihood. It is also quite common that people do not understand all the fine print...
SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Sandra Navarro-Garcia, Esq. Bankruptcy Attorney
This month I am honored to feature consumer bankruptcy attorney extraordinaire, Sandra Navarro-Garcia, for our SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW. Q: Thanks for taking the time to sit with us, Sandra. First off, please tell our readers about yourself. What sort of cases do...
Keeping Up with President Trump: A Summary of His Executive Orders Affecting Immigration (So Far) & What They Mean
President Donald Trump has signed twenty-two (22) documents thus far. They have come in varying forms; some are executive orders and others are memoranda or proclamations. They have had very far-reaching effects on American lives. If you’re having trouble keeping up...
Immigration Year-End Review: The Good, The Bad, and The Scandalous
Two-thousand-sixteen was momentous in the U.S. immigration world. Supreme Court decisions, the elections results, the new influx of refugees, and changes in U.S.-foreign relations have all changed the face of U.S. immigration. In case you missed something, here’s...
SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Irama Valdes, Esq. Probate, Guardianship and Estate Planning Attorney
This month I am honored to feature probate, guardianship and estate planning attorney extraordinaire, Irama Valdes, for our SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW. Q: Thanks for taking the time to sit with us, Irama. First off, please tell our readers about yourself. What sort of...
Will Fidel Castro’s Death Alter U.S.-Cuba Relations?
On November 25, 2016, Fidel Castro—revolutionary dictator of Cuba—died at age 90. The news spread quickly to South Florida, where expatriates and their relatives gathered in Miami’s Little Havana to celebrate. Miami’s Calle Ocho (8th Street) was closed for three...
Is Birthright Citizenship Changing U.S. Elections?
Jus soli (aka birthright citizenship) refers to a person’s acquisition of United States citizenship by virtue of the circumstances of his or her birth. Jus soli (Latin for “right of the soil”) is the right of anyone born in the physical territory of a state to...
SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Elaine King Fuentes, CFP International Family Financial Planner
Elaine King Fuentes Founder & CEO of Family and Money Matters™ knows that money plays a large role in the happiness of a family. That's not to say that all families need to be wealthy; instead, it means that families need to understand how to make the most out of...
SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: Carlos Garrido CEO Sandler Training Miami
This month I am honored to feature the CEO of Sandler Training in Miami, FL, Mr. Carlos Garrido, for our SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW. Thanks for taking the time to sit with us, Carlos. Q: First off, how does a Brit end up with a name like Carlos Garrido living in Miami? A:...
Melania Trump’s Immigration Story: From H-1B to Pennsylvania Avenue?
Donald Trump, it is worth stating, is married to an immigrant. Considering Trump has made immigration a cornerstone of his campaign, promising to build a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border and arguing that visas take away American jobs, it is a nearly impossible to ignore...
USCIS Expands Availability of Provisional Waiver
On July 29, 2016, USCIS published a new rule expanding eligibility of the provisional unlawful presence waiver (I-601a). This is BIG NEWS to many individuals who have had family members petition for them, but then were not able to take any more steps forward in their...