The US Senate is now considering a comprehensive immigration bill which would dramatically alter the current laws in the U.S. Most significantly, the bill would provide a legal status for thousands, if not millions, of non-citizens currently in the U.S. unlawfully. People should be cautious when reading this news and remember that the bill must… Read More »
Jose Godinez-Samperio came to the United States when he was 9 years old. His parents brought him here on a visitor’s visa and remained in the U.S. after it expired. He attended college and eventually graduated from the Law School at Florida State University. He completed all requirements to become a lawyer and passed the… Read More »
You have worked hard all of your life. Now, you are disabled and can no longer do your job. You may be concerned about paying your bills and providing for your family. Help is available. In fact, you have several disability options, depending on your unique situation. Talk to your Florida disability claims lawyer about… Read More »
Choosing to purchase a life insurance policy helps ensure the financial security of your loved ones in the tragic event you pass away. The last thing you want is the insurance company to deny a valid claim when your loved one tries to collect the compensation owed. If your spouse or close relative has died… Read More »
One of the primary issues a US Citizenship and Immigration officer considers when deciding whether to issue a visa is whether the applicant’s intent matches the intent of the visa. For example, the officer will not issue a vacation visa if it is the applicant’s intent to immigrate. In fact, if an applicant enters the… Read More »
At Tucker & Ludin, we often represent people who want to apply for asylum because, if they return to their original home country, they will be persecuted. The US Citizenship and Immigration Service reviews and grants petitions if the immigrant has suffered persecution or fears they will suffer persecution due to: Race Religion Nationality Membership… Read More »
Thousands of immigrants come to America each year to be with their families, get married or start a new life. Most enter the United States using an immigrant or non-immigrant visa, which solidifies temporary residency status. To achieve permanent residency, you must obtain a “Green Card.” The process isn’t always easy, often requiring a mountain… Read More »
VAWA is the common way of referencing the Violence Against Women Act. This comprehensive act applies to violence against women and men. It can be applied to immigration cases in circumstances where an immigrant is abused by their US citizen husband or wife. At Tucker & Ludin, we often see cases where an immigrant is… Read More »
No doubt you work hard for a living. You rely upon regular paychecks to provide a safe home for your family and keep food on the table. However, what happens when your employer unfairly reduces your wages, makes illegal deductions or doesn’t pay you for your overtime hours? In these cases, you may be the… Read More »
If you are an immigrant hoping to receive an H1B visa, you should be working with your employer to prepare the petition now. Although there are no H1B visas available for fiscal year 2013, if you apply on April 1, you may qualify to receive a visa once they become available for fiscal year 2014…. Read More »