Finding out you can’t travel to the U.S. is a tough pill to swallow. Imagine a U.S. consular officer telling you you’re not allowed to enter the country because your application didn’t make the cut. Although they usually base this decision on objective reasons, known as grounds of inadmissibility, it can still feel disheartening. But don’t fret! Even in this situation, you still have options to visit the U.S. The first step is understanding why they might consider you inadmissible. Grounds for inadmissibility Wondering why the U.S. might deny you entry? Here are the common reasons: Health-rela ..read more

Home gardens are trending. Environmental advocates, parents who are tired of rising grocery costs and millions of other people throughout the country are learning to grow their own food. In Florida and most other states, more than 80% of new home construction takes place in communities that are governed by Homeowners Associations. These two issues — gardening and HOA oversight, don’t always intersect well.   There’s a man in another state who is currently entangled in a legal battle against the HOA that governs his neighborhood. It all started in 2021, when many people were working f ..read more

There may be many individuals in Texas who prefer the condo lifestyle, and the need for similar living arrangements continues to be in demand. Condo associations that manage similar properties may face a variety of responsibilities, and they may be in constant search of innovative ways to promote compliance and protect their interests.   One vital aspect of creating effective condo management strategies could involve knowing what types of issues condo associations often face. This information could help you and your fellow condo association members prepare thorough strategies to help ..read more

Many people come to Florida every year through visa programs that allow them to temporarily live, work or study in the United States. Many want to stay here permanently for various reasons, such as marrying a U.S. citizen. Among those who want to spend the rest of their lives living in this country, some have an even bigger goal in mind — to become naturalized U.S. citizens.   If this is a primary goal of yours, you’ll want to make sure you meet the eligibility requirements for citizenship. These requirements include living in the United States for three or five consecutive years, de ..read more

When a marriage takes place between a U.S. citizen and a person who has emigrated from another country of origin to Florida, challenges can arise as the newly married couple adapts to their new lifestyle. If the immigrant spouse has a language barrier, for instance, communication with each other, as well as friends and family, may be difficult. Most couples expect these day-to-day issues, however, and look forward to growing together and helping each other overcome obstacles. Some challenges are more serious than others, such as if immigration officials send a notice to appear for a Stokes int ..read more

A Florida woman who lives with her husband, a disabled veteran of the U.S. military, is upset over a dispute she’s been having with officials from an elementary school that is next to her home. The central focus of the dispute is a property line and a row of trees. The woman says she has spent more than $10,000 maintaining the trees. She put the trees there to stop school students from throwing things into her yard.   Trouble arose when the school hired a surveyor in preparation for a construction project slated for its property. A new property line was reportedly marked. This sparke ..read more

In Florida and surrounding states, thousands of people have been detained as they await adjudication of their cases. These detainees have all emigrated from other countries of origin. A group being housed in a bordering state has rallied their voices together to implore the federal government to reform the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), particularly regarding its practices and policies in immigration detention centers throughout the country. The outcry comes from an immigration detention center in Georgia. A couple hundred detainees have come forward to talk about inhumane con ..read more

In Florida and throughout the country, many individuals have filed complaints regarding mistreatment in detention centers. Such complaints often cite issues like inhumane living conditions, denied medical care, neglected hygiene needs and substandard food quality. Inspection officials recently visited an immigration detention center in another state but were denied entry by the guards. The inspectors were from the state’s health and workplace department. They attempted access to the facility under U.S. House Bill 1470. Residents at this facility have engaged in numerous protests in recent year ..read more

The condominium lifestyle may be an appealing concept for many, and the need for similar living arrangements may be a constant demand in various areas of Florida. While there may be a variety of benefits involved with pursuing similar real estate endeavors, you might not be certain of how best to protect your interests in the process.  Part of preparing to safeguard the interest of a condo association could involve taking steps to cultivate a strong foundation for your enterprise. Developing effective condominium bylaws may be just one example of a way to achieve such goals, and being tho ..read more

A woman’s son recently told Florida investigators about an incident that took place between his mother and her neighbor. It was reportedly not the first time the two women had argued. Real estate law, and more specifically, the property line between the two women’s homes, is the central focus of their dispute. The property line dispute sparked a criminal investigation when police were called to the scene and discovered that one of the women was injured. The woman’s son told police that her neighbor had pushed her, then struck her with a hammer as the two argued over a property line. The other ..read more