On behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Jan 31, 2019 | Firm News
If you have ever made friends with someone who immigrated to the United States, you probably recognize the richness he or she added to your life. Trying ethnic foods, learning new words and having exposure to different cultural norms likely helped expand your mind. As...
On behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Dec 18, 2018 | Firm News
As the current administration cracks down on immigrants, including those who reside in the United States legally, it has made at least one stunning mistake: Arresting, detaining and nearly deporting an American citizen who had the same name as an immigrant.The...
On behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Nov 14, 2018 | Firm News
While a lot of immigration attention recently has focused on migrants and workers with specialty occupations, the number of K-1 visa for fiancés to U.S. citizens has been rising dramatically.The number of fiancé visas has tripled from the late 1990s,...
On behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Oct 16, 2018 | Firm News
Hurricane Michael was one of the most intense storms in U.S. history, and hurricane season still is not over yet. Many families in Florida find themselves dealing with the aftermath of the damages and fear what they will do next to recover or where they will go if...
On behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Sep 17, 2018 | Firm News
For non-citizens living in Florida, the idea of interacting with immigration officers can elicit feelings of fear and dread. With the tumultuous state of immigration laws and policies in the United States, it’s not irrational to feel this way. Despite the...
On behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Aug 15, 2018 | Firm News
A Supreme Court ruling from June is causing some judges to refuse to enforce deportation orders and to invalidate deportation cases. Immigration attorneys are arguing that the court decision set a precedent which applies to many deportation cases.The Supreme Court...
On behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Jul 17, 2018 | Firm News
If you do not have legal immigration status in the United States, you may be at risk of receiving a Notice to Appear in the mail. When issued this notice, a series of events begins that could lead to your removal from the country. This can be a scary time for families...
On behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Jun 20, 2018 | Firm News
Current events have many in Florida questioning the validity of their green card. Due to the Trump administration’s larger efforts to deport immigrants with criminal backgrounds, immigrants who have any convictions or pending charges are at risk facing potential...
On behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | May 16, 2018 | Firm News
With the current climate regarding immigration, it is hard to know what to do if you are in the country illegally. Even marriage to a legal resident may not guarantee your safety from the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.Karah de Oliveira and Fabiano...