MIRA USA, An Organization Serving Immigrants in the United States
By Carolina Fierro, Communications, Crestview, Florida MIRA USA is a non-profit organization that was born on February 19, 2005 in response to the needs of the Immigrant community, but it was only in 2012 that continuous work began in favor…
DACA program update
Source: Elizabeth Ricci, esq., Rambana and Ricci PLLC US District Court Judge Andrew Hanen ruled on July 16, 2021, that the Immigration violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) when it established the DACA program for undocumented youth known as DREAMers. …
Florida Driver’s Licenses
By Elizabeth Ricci, esq., Rambana and Ricci PLLC. A driver license gives its holder freedom-freedom to go to work, school and manage life’s tasks. A license also represents knowledge of the rules of the road. But, determining how to obtain…
Venezuelan Attention:
Source: Elizabeth Ricci, esq., Rambana and Ricci PLLC. On March 9, 2021, Secretary Mayorkas announced that Venezuelans may apply for TPS (Temporary State of Protection). TPS is designated until September 9, 2022. Applicants must register by September 5, 2021 and…
Important Information about E-Verify
Source: Elizabeth Ricci, Esq. On January 1, 2021, a Florida law went into effect that requires E-Verify enrollment by all government employers such as county school districts, public institutions of higher learning, government agencies, and all their W-9 independent contractors. …
What can we expect immigration policy-wise under Biden?
First, President-elect Biden has already said he will issue immigration related executive orders including reinstating DACA as soon as his inauguration on January 20, 2021. If not, he indicated he would do so by April 30, 2021. He said he would…
Why is it important to vote?
By Gisela Rodriguez, Immigration Attorney, Tallahassee, FL, www.giselarodriguezlaw.com Every time we exercise this right, we are honoring those who sacrificed their lives for us to be able to cast our vote. Every time we exercise the right to vote, we…