A family of Jamaican immigrants came to the United States in 2004, fleeing gang violence in their home country. Though they were denied asylum, they were allowed to stay in the country and permitted to work so long as they checked in periodically with Immigration and...
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Can an asylee help family move to the U.S.?
On Behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Sep 14, 2020 | Asylum
It is important for family members to be together. However, togetherness can be difficult when you live in a different country than your family members do. Fortunately, there can be ways to help your family move to the United States. The best way to do this may depend...
How seeking asylum can protect undocumented immigrants
On Behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Sep 2, 2020 | Asylum
If you fear for your life, your health or your family safety, you will likely do anything you need to do to protect yourself and the people you love. Fears about corrupt government and institutional discrimination can lead to people desperately trying to enter the...
Florida cities amongst the best in the US for asylum seekers
On Behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Feb 28, 2020 | Asylum
A study by the American Public Media Research organization has ranked the top 100 US cities for refugee resettlement. The review uses data based on the density numbers of immigrants compared to the number of residents. Five Florida cities made the list: Clearwater,...
Asylum seekers affected as Supreme Court allows rule to proceed
On Behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Sep 17, 2019 | Asylum
As the legal battle continues over President Donald Trump's asylum-restricting policies, many Florida residents are concerned about the next steps for people seeking asylum. The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration's rules to go into effect while the...
Request pending for court to address third-country asylum ban
On Behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Sep 12, 2019 | Asylum
People seeking asylum in Florida will have to continue to wait to see if the Trump administration's third-country asylum ban goes into effect. A federal court placed a nationwide injunction on the policy that bars people from seeking asylum in the United States if...
White House asks Supreme Court to rule on asylum injunction
On Behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Sep 6, 2019 | Asylum
Florida residents are likely aware that President Donald Trump's immigration policies have sparked fierce debate in the nation's capital and contentious legal battles in its federal courts. One of the president's most sweeping moves was a rule announced on July 15...
Asylum seekers sent across the border to Mexico
On Behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Aug 7, 2019 | Asylum
Some Florida residents may have heard about a new policy that involves sending asylum seekers back to Mexico to await a decision on their fate. Thousands of people have been sent back across the border. Many are from Cuba and Central America, while others are from...
White House suffers setback in immigration battle
On Behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Aug 2, 2019 | Asylum
Florida residents who are following the legal battles over President Trump's attempts to stem the flow of Central American migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border may be aware that the administration's attorneys had an eventful day on July 24. In the morning, a...
Some officials call for refugee admissions to be slashed
On Behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Jul 26, 2019 | Asylum
There may be fewer refugees in Florida and the rest of the country if the Trump administration has its way in 2020. Reportedly, one official at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services wants to cut the number of refugees allowed into the country to zero. Other...
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