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Por Garcia, Miranda, Gonzalez-Rua, P.A. 09 ene, 2023
Attorney Callan Garcia of Garcia, Miranda, Gonzalez-Rua, P.A. recently spoke with NewsNation regarding the Cuban migrant crisis that occurred in Florida since the holiday weekend. When asked for his insight regarding the migrant increase, Attorney Garcia highlighted that political unrest in places such as Cuban and Haiti is a major factor. To watch the interview with NewsNation, click here . If you need assistance with your immigration case, contact Garcia, Miranda, Gonzalez-Rua, P.A. to discuss your situation with one of our dedicated immigration lawyers. Call  786-686-3090  today to schedule your case consultation .
Por Garcia, Miranda, Gonzalez-Rua, P.A. 06 ene, 2023
Attorney Callan Garcia Shares Insight on Cuban Migrant Crisis in FL Managing Partner and Immigration Attorney Callan Garcia of Garcia, Miranda & Gonzales-Rua, P.A. was featured in an article covering the recent influx of Cuban migrants to the Florida keys. Attorney Garcia shared valuable insights with the press regarding the lasting hardships that many immigrants face after arriving on U.S. soil. Visit the firm online to learn more. Attorney Callan Garcia of Garcia, Miranda & Gonzales-Rua, P.A.gave a recent statement regarding the closure of Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida. The park, located about 70 miles west of Key West, was recently shut down to accommodate an influx of Cuban migrants that has overwhelmed U.S. border agencies. The temporary suspension of the national park was deemed necessary by the National Park Service to protect the safety of visitors and staff as more migrants continue to arrive in Florida, and coordinated efforts are underway to recover those stranded on uninhabited islands. In less than a week, over 500 Cuban migrants have reached the Florida shore in search of better conditions. Ramón Saúl Sánchez of Movimiento Democracia referred to the situation as “a migration and humanitarian crisis” that the current Administration is doing little to address. Attorney Garcia, an accomplished immigration attorney and multilingual legal advocate, pointed out fundamental issues in the U.S. immigration process that are likely contributing to the problem at hand. He went on to explain that because of the lack of formal diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba, many Cuban migrants who reach American soil remain in limbo for years, as U.S. officials have no way to repatriate them. Instead, the migrants are released under the condition that they report their address and status to federal immigration authorities on a regular basis. While they are permitted to obtain a work permit, Social Security number, and driver’s license, they cannot apply for U.S. citizenship. For some migrants, this period in limbo may last for the rest of their lives. “They’re just sort of here with a floating order for removal that can’t be executed,” Garcia told the press, adding that some Cubans who came to the U.S. in the 1980 Mariel boatlift are still classified as expedited for removal. Attorney Garcia added that a key inconsistency in the U.S. immigration system that immigrant rights advocates have always pointed to: the discrepancy in U.S. treatment of Haitian and Cuban migrants. The Cubans who name persecution as their reason for migrating are generally paroled and permitted to appear in court before a U.S. judge. If approved, these migrants are given the opportunity to obtain permanent residency and eventually apply for citizenship after an allotted amount of time. On the contrary, Attorney Garcia said, Haitian immigrants rarely receive the same opportunity. Instead, they almost always get sent back to their country of origin. Given that widespread violence and political persecution are still rampant in Haiti, this is especially concerning, as many Haitian migrants are forced to return home to the same severe economic hardship they were trying to escape in the first place. If you or a loved one is struggling to navigate the complex U.S. immigration process, it’s wise to seek counsel from a qualified attorney. Garcia, Miranda & Gonzales-Rua, P.A. have experience representing immigrants in various issues, including asylum, citizenship, and employment-based immigration, among others. Visit www.garciamirandalaw.com to learn more.
Por Garcia, Miranda, Gonzalez-Rua, P.A. 04 mar, 2021
Introduced in the House of Representatives as H.R. 1177 , the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 is an unprecedented piece of immigration legislation. If passed, it would create a pathway to U.S. citizenship for DACA recipients, H-2A farmworkers, TPS holders, and nearly 11 million people living in the U.S. without documentation. At 353 pages long, though, the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 is a bit of a tall order. While it’s possible for several key parts to survive scrutiny and be signed into law, others may be tabled for legislation in the future. Let’s take a look at some of the key aspects of this bill and how immigrants living with or without documentation can be affected. Proposed Changes to Citizenship Requirements The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, in its current state, proposes a number of changes to how one can become a U.S. citizen. Here are some of those proposed changes: Reducing Green Card holders’ residency requirement from five years to three years Waiving English and civics/history requirements for those who graduated high school after completing grades 9-12 in the U.S. Exempting people 65 years of age or older from English and civics/history requirements if they were a Green Card holder for at least five years Exempting people 60 years of age or older from English and civic/history requirements if they were a Green Card holder for at least 10 years Waiving civic/history tests for people more than 60 years old on a case-by-case basis Making a false claim of U.S. citizenship when someone was younger than 21 would no longer be a ground for inadmissibility or removal Proposed Changes to Family-Based Immigration Several proposed changes to family-based changes could include ending the policy of separating foreign relatives of U.S. citizens or Green Card holders and making them wait years abroad for their priority dates to occur. Here are other proposed family-based immigration changes: Beneficiaries of approved family-based visas can join family members and work within the U.S. with a V visa status as they wait for their priority dates to occur Children and spouses no longer count against Green Card limits Unused family-based Green Cards issued between 1992 and 2020 would be recaptured The maximum number of family-based Green Cards would be dramatically raised If someone has an approved visa petition and has waited more than 10 years for their priority date to become current, they would not be subject to Green Card limits and could apply for one immediately Beginning on Oct. 1, 2021, the family-based per-country quotas would be raised from 7 percent to 21 percent “Permanent partners” can sponsor and receive immigration benefits if they are not permitted to marry in their countries Child Status Protection Act Within the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 are a number of provisions that could uniquely protect child immigrants: Children with H-4 status could no longer “age out” of this status but instead have their ages “frozen” on the date their PERM application was filed with the DOL. If no PERM application was needed, then on the date that USCIS received the visa petition. Ages of K-2 children are frozen on the date that a fiancé petition is filed. A child could retain their priority date of the original EB or FB petition if they would otherwise age out while waiting for their parents’ priority dates to occur and the parents sponsor them on their Green Cards. Proposed Changes for EB Green Cards There are several important proposed changes for how employment-based Green Cards would be administered in the future: The annual number of EB-category Green Cards issued per year would increase to 170,000 from 140,000. The additional 30,000 Green Cards are specifically for EB-3 unskilled worker visas. Numerical limits would no longer apply to someone with an approved visa application who has waited more than 10 years for their priority date. Such individuals could apply for a Green Card immediately. Numerical exemption limits would apply to people who hold Ph.D. degrees in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) from U.S. universities. An estimated number of 200,000 unused employment-based Green Cards issued between 1992 and 2020 would be recaptured. Spouses and children no longer count against Green Card numerical limits. On Oct. 21, 2021, the 7 percent per-country quote will be eliminated. The Department of Homeland Security could be authorized to establish a five-year program to allow country or municipal executives to request 10,000 immigrant visas per year to bolster their region’s economic development initiatives. Employers in these regions must affirm that there are jobs in these areas but no U.S. workers who can fill them. Proposed Changes to Temporary Visas Under several changes proposed in the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, foreign students would have an easier time obtaining Green Cards by not having to undergo the H-1B visa lottery. Other important proposed changes include the following: The departments of Homeland Security and Labor would each be granted authorization to issue regulations that prioritize how H1B visa applicants are selected based upon the wages offered by employers. Work authorization would be granted to H-4 spouses and children. F-1 student visas would be reclassified as “dual intent” visas. F-1 students with OPT and in the Green Card process could also renew their work authorizations in one-year increments if they have a pending PERM application filed before one year prior to the expiration of their F-1 status – or if their I-140 is pending or approved. If a student immigrant with an F-1, H-1B, L-1, or O-1 status has a PERM application pending for longer than one year or has a pending I-140 pending or approved, the student immigrant could extend their status in one-year increments If someone witnessed or was material to a bona fide workplace abuse claim and is helping law enforcement, they could qualify for a U visa. The annual cap on U visas would be extended from 10,000 to 30,000. Immigrants would be protected when they report unfair employment practices. Other Provisions Proposed by the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 The following are other important changes to immigration law that Congress is considering: Increasing the number of Green Cards in the Diversity Visa Lottery from 55,000 to 80,000. Eliminating the three-year and 10-year unlawful presence bars. Abolishing the one-year deadline to apply for asylum in the U.S. 
Por Garcia, Miranda, Gonzalez-Rua, P.A. 27 ene, 2021
Casi tan pronto como Joe Biden se convirtió en el nuevo presidente de los EE. UU. El 20 de enero de 2021, señaló su intención de aprobar una reforma migratoria que podría poner a millones en el camino hacia la ciudadanía estadounidense. El proyecto de ley de inmigración propuesto por Biden permitiría a los Soñadores, titulares de TPS y trabajadores agrícolas inmigrantes que viven en los EE. UU. Sin documentación solicitar un estatus legal temporal. Después de cinco años, podrían solicitar una tarjeta verde si pasan verificaciones de antecedentes (criminal y seguridad nacional) y pagan todos sus impuestos. Tres años después de obtener una tarjeta verde, los residentes que aprueben verificaciones de antecedentes adicionales y demuestren conocimiento del inglés y la educación cívica de los EE. UU. Podrían solicitar la ciudadanía. Si la legislación se aprueba según lo propuesto, los solicitantes de estatus legal temporal deben haber estado físicamente presentes dentro de las fronteras de los EE. UU. El 1 de enero de 2021 o antes. Para fines humanitarios y de unidad familiar, el Secretario del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional está autorizado a renunciar a este requisito de presencia. si alguien fue deportado el 20 de enero de 2017 o después, pero estuvo físicamente presente en los EE. UU. durante al menos tres años antes de su expulsión. Al final del día, casi 11 millones de inmigrantes que viven en los EE. UU. Sin documentación podrían ser colocados en el camino hacia la obtención de la ciudadanía estadounidense si se aprueba la ley de inmigración de Biden. Hay muchos más Para un grupo de personas que a menudo han sido victimas de chivos expiatorios y ridiculizados, especialmente en los últimos cuatro años, el proyecto de ley también es un gesto simbólico. Si bien las leyes y documentos de inmigración de los Estados Unidos usan el término “extranjero” para referirse a un inmigrante, la palabra ha pasado de moda e incluso se ha transformado en un término peyorativo. Sin embargo, si se aprueba el proyecto de ley de Biden, "extranjero" se cambiará por "no ciudadano" para referirse a aquellos que aún no han obtenido la ciudadanía estadounidense. Nosotros en García, Miranda, González-Rua, P.A. estamos prestando mucha atención a cómo las leyes y políticas de inmigración pueden cambiar pronto en los EE. UU. Si el Congreso afirma un camino hacia la ciudadanía para los no ciudadanos que viven en el país, podemos ayudarlo a aprovechar las oportunidades que pueden estar disponibles para usted, ya sea que sea un Soñador, titular de TPS o trabajador agrícola inmigrante. Para obtener más información sobre nuestra firma o los servicios legales de inmigración, llame al o contáctenos en línea.
Por Garcia, Miranda, Gonzalez-Rua, P.A. 27 ene, 2021
Almost as soon as Joe Biden became the new U.S. president on Jan. 20, 2021, he signaled his intent to pass immigration reform that could put millions on a path toward U.S. citizenship. Biden’s proposed immigration bill would allow Dreamers, TPS holders, and immigrant farmworkers living in the U.S. without documentation to apply for temporary legal status. After five years, they could apply for a green card if they pass background checks (criminal and national security) and pay all of their taxes. Three years after getting a green card, residents who pass additional background checks and demonstrate knowledge of English and U.S. civics could apply to become citizens. If the legislation passes as proposed, temporary legal status applicants must have been physically present within U.S. borders on or before Jan. 1, 2021. For family unity and humanitarian purposes, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security is authorized to waive this presence requirement if someone was deported on or after Jan. 20, 2017, but was physically present in the U.S. for at least three years prior to their removal. At the end of the day, nearly 11 million immigrants living in the U.S. without documentation could be placed on a path toward earning U.S. citizenship if Biden’s immigration bill passes. There are many more For a group of people who have often been scapegoated and derided – especially within the past four years – the bill is also making a symbolic gesture. While U.S. immigration laws and documents use the term “alien” to refer to an immigrant, the word has grown out of fashion and has even morphed into a pejorative term. Should Biden’s bill pass, however, “alien” will be swapped for “noncitizen” to refer to those who have not yet attained U.S. citizenship. We at Garcia, Miranda, Gonzalez-Rua, P.A. are paying very close attention to how immigration laws and policies may soon change in the U.S. Should Congress affirm a path toward citizenship for noncitizens living in the country, we can help you take advantage of opportunities that may be available to you whether you’re a Dreamer, TPS holder, or an immigrant farmworker. For more information about our firm or immigration legal services, please call  786-686-3090  or contact us online.
Por Garcia, Miranda, Gonzalez-Rua, P.A. 27 ene, 2021
El presidente Joe Biden entró en acción durante su primer día en la Oficina Oval, emitiendo una serie de órdenes ejecutivas y enfocándose fuertemente en la reforma migratoria. Una de las acciones presidenciales de Biden, Preservar y fortalecer la Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA), indica su estrategia para hacer grandes movimientos en materia de inmigración. En un artículo de The Washington Post, el columnista Greg Sargent describe cómo los demócratas planean sumergirse en un camino hacia la ciudadanía para los Dreamers en todo el país. ÓRDENES EJECUTIVAS Y LIDERAZGO CONGRESIONAL En administraciones anteriores, los demócratas se han visto frustrados por limitaciones políticas. Muchas leyes propuestas para la reforma migratoria han pasado por la Cámara solo para ser detenidas en el Senado. Al tomar medidas ejecutivas para abordar las limitaciones, Biden muestra que "los demócratas no se dejarán intimidar por las viejas restricciones políticas al estilo de la década de 1990". Sin embargo, algunas soluciones no se pueden implementar únicamente mediante órdenes ejecutivas. Los demócratas en el Congreso deben comenzar de inmediato. Afortunadamente, eso es exactamente lo que están haciendo. NUEVA LEGISLACIÓN El senador Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) planea presentar un proyecto de ley que legalice a los Dreamers dentro de los primeros 100 días de la presidencia de Biden-Harris. Esta versión del Dream Act de Obama proporcionaría un camino hacia la ciudadanía para 2 millones de inmigrantes indocumentados que fueron traidos aquí cuando eran niños, dándoles acceso a la educación y el empleo. Gracias a DACA, los Dreamers ya tienen protección contra la deportación, pero los desafíos de la Administración Trump muestran cuán inestables pueden ser las órdenes ejecutivas. UN NUEVO ENFOQUE Históricamente, los demócratas han intentado aprobar grandes paquetes de reforma migratoria con una mayor aplicación en la frontera, pero este enfoque no ha logrado apaciguar a los republicanos. Aunque la Administración Biden-Harris tiene metas ambiciosas y espera legalizar a millones de inmigrantes indocumentados antes de centrar su atención en la frontera, la Administración está comenzando "buscando una victoria rápida para los soñadores". Algunos senadores republicanos ya están de acuerdo con la idea de legalizar a los Dreamers, por lo que los demócratas esperan que esta política pueda obtener el apoyo de los republicanos. Actuar con rapidez y hacer “avances donde ya hay consenso” es una nueva estrategia para abrir las puertas a un movimiento incomparable de reforma migratoria. Como explica Sargent: "Los soñadores son figuras muy comprensivas y, lo que es más importante, el público comprende bien su difícil situación". Es probable que los demócratas obtengan un apoyo público abrumador, y esperan que los republicanos que firmen se enfrenten a elogios de la izquierda y menos retrocesos de la derecha de lo esperado, abriendo así el camino para reformas adicionales en el futuro. Si los demócratas pueden ganar a 10 republicanos y aprobar una legislación para legalizar y allanar el camino hacia la ciudadanía para los Soñadores, estarán en el camino correcto hacia una reforma real y duradera, y 4 o 5 senadores republicanos ya apoyan la legislación. Solo podemos esperar que los primeros 100 días de la presidencia de Biden reflejen tanto impulso hacia adelante como su primer día en el cargo. INMIGRACIÓN EN MEDIO DEL CAMBIO POLÍTICO En García, Miranda y González-Rua, P.A., tenemos más de 50 años de experiencia combinada navegando por las leyes de inmigración. Hemos visto numerosas administraciones y estrategias legales y, no obstante, hemos ayudado a nuestros clientes a emigrar a los Estados Unidos. Si necesita ayuda con inmigración durante este momento de cambio político, llámenos al (888) 340-8424 o contáctenos en línea para comenzar. 
Por Garcia, Miranda, Gonzalez-Rua, P.A. 27 ene, 2021
En su última noche en la Oficina Oval, el expresidente Donald Trump firmó una orden ejecutiva que protege a miles de ciudadanos venezolanos de la deportación durante 18 meses. La medida es parte de la respuesta de la Administración Trump a la crisis humanitaria que ocurre en Venezuela bajo el gobierno autocrático de Nicolás Maduro. Aún así, la orden se emitió menos de 16 horas antes de que Trump dejara el cargo. En el Memorando sobre la Salida Forzada Diferida para ciertos venezolanos, Trump escribe: "La situación de deterioro dentro de Venezuela, que presenta una amenaza de seguridad nacional en curso para la seguridad y el bienestar del pueblo estadounidense, justifica el aplazamiento de la expulsión de los ciudadanos venezolanos que están presentes en los Estados Unidos". SALIDA FORZADA DIFERIDA Trump utilizó el programa de Salida Forzada Diferida (DED) para proteger a los ciudadanos venezolanos de la deportación, lo que significa que el alivio proviene directamente del presidente en lugar del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional. DED es muy similar al Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) pero no requiere la aprobación del Congreso. Los legisladores de Florida han estado abogando por TPS u otro programa de protección para sus comunidades venezolanas durante años, pero el Senado controlado por el Partido Republicano retrasó un proyecto de ley anterior que otorgaba TPS a ciudadanos venezolanos en el 2019, a pesar del apoyo bipartidista en la Cámara y del senador de Florida Marco Rubio. Segun Policito: "La decisión de utilizar DED en lugar de TPS se debe a la preocupación de algunos republicanos de que TPS eventualmente se convertirá en un camino hacia la residencia permanente en los Estados Unidos". Las estimaciones de la Oficina de Presupuesto del Congreso sugieren que el DED protegerá a unos 200.000 ciudadanos venezolanos de la deportación, la misma cantidad de venezolanos que habrían estado protegidos por el TPS. La orden ejecutiva también permitirá a los ciudadanos venezolanos trabajar en Estados Unidos. UNA DECISION DE ÚLTIMA HORA Personas cercanas a Trump dicen que los asesores de la Casa Blanca Ivanka Trump y Jared Kushner estuvieron involucrados en impulsar la decisión de último momento del expresidente, y el senador Rubio ha estado involucrado en la política de Trump para América Latina durante algún tiempo. Donald Trump contó con el apoyo de Doral en las elecciones de 2020, e Ivanka Trump y Jared Kushner pronto se mudarán al sur de Florida, que alberga la comunidad venezolana más grande de Estados Unidos. Aunque Trump emitió su orden ejecutiva en la última noche de su presidencia, el presidente Joe Biden se comprometió anteriormente a otorgar a los venezolanos un estatus de protección temporal. Los analistas dijeron al Miami Herald que esperan que Biden continúe protegiendo a los venezolanos y "se amplíe más allá de una agenda impulsada por Venezuela en la región". Esta es una buena noticia para los más de 5 millones de venezolanos (y sudamericanos) que han huido de sus países de origen en busca de trabajo, atención médica y educación. Los republicanos de Florida Carlos Giménez y Marco Rubio elogiaron la decisión de Trump. Giménez explica: “Innumerables venezolanos en mi distrito vinieron a nuestra gran nación en busca de derechos humanos básicos y protecciones contra la opresión… Que regresen a Venezuela sería someterlos a un trato aún más brutal, condenándolos a una vida de persecución, despojados su libertad más básica y temen por su vida ". Y Rubio esta de acuerdo: "La Administración Trump ha dado un paso importante y muy necesario para ayudar a los ciudadanos venezolanos que residen en Estados Unidos". AYUDA A LOS NACIONALES VENEZOLANOS En García, Miranda y González-Rua, P.A., estamos orgullosos de servir al sur de la Florida y entendemos el impacto que tendrá esta orden ejecutiva en nuestras comunidades. También entendemos que los venezolanos que residen en Hollywood, Miami, Orlando y áreas circundantes pueden necesitar ayuda para aprovechar sus derechos. Para obtener ayuda con casos de inmigración, llámenos al  786-686-3090  o contáctenos en línea.
Por Garcia, Miranda, Gonzalez-Rua, P.A. 26 ene, 2021
On his last night in the Oval Office, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order protecting thousands of Venezuelan nationals from deportation for 18 months. The move is part of the Trump Administration’s response to the humanitarian crisis occurring in Venezuela under the autocratic government of Nicolas Maduro. Still, the order was issued less than 16 hours before Trump left office. In the Memorandum on Deferred Enforced Departure for Certain Venezuelans , Trump writes: “The deteriorative condition within Venezuela, which presents an ongoing national security threat to the safety and well-being of the American people, warrants the deferral of the removal of Venezuelan nationals who are present in the United States.” Deferred Enforced Departure Trump used the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) program to protect Venezuelan nationals from deportation, which means the relief comes directly from the president instead of the Department of Homeland Security. DED is very similar to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) but does not require congressional approval. Florida lawmakers have been advocating for TPS or another protective program for their Venezuelan communities for years, but the GOP-controlled Senate held up a previous bill granting TPS to Venezuelan nationals in 2019 – despite bipartisan support in the House and from Florida Senator Marco Rubio. According to Politico : “The move to use DED instead of TPS stems from a long-standing concern from some Republicans that TPS will eventually become a path to permanent residency in the United States.” Estimates from the Congressional Budget Office suggest that DED will protect about 200,000 Venezuelan citizens from deportation – the same number of Venezuelans who would have been protected by TPS. The executive order will also allow Venezuelan citizens to work in the United States. A Last-Minute Decision People close to Trump say White House advisers Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner were involved in pushing the former president’s last-minute decision forward, and Senator Rubio has been involved in Trump’s Latin America policy for some time. Donald Trump enjoyed support from Doral in the 2020 election, and Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner will soon be moving to South Florida, which is home to the largest Venezuelan community in the United States. Although Trump issued his executive order on the final night of his presidency, President Joe Biden previously pledged to grant Venezuelans temporary protected status. Analysts told the Miami Herald they expect Biden to continue protections for Venezuelans and “broaden beyond a Venezuela-driven agenda in the region.” This is good news for the more than 5 million Venezuelans (and South Americans) who have fled their homelands in search of jobs, medical care, and education. Florida Republicans Carlos Giménez and Marco Rubio lauded Trump’s decision. Giménez explains: “Countless Venezuelans in my district came to our great nation in search of basic human rights and protections from oppression…For them to be returned to Venezuela would be to subject them to even more brutal treatment, condemning them to a life of persecution, stripped from their most basic freedom, and fearing for their life.” And Rubio agrees: “The Trump Administration has taken a significant and much-needed step to help Venezuelan nationals residing in the U.S.” Help for Venezuelan Nationals At Garcia, Miranda & Gonzalez-Rua, P.A., we are proud to serve South Florida and understand how impactful this executive order will be on our communities. We also understand that Venezuelans who reside in Hollywood, Miami, Orlando, and surrounding areas may need help taking advantage of their rights. For assistance with immigration cases, please call us at  786-686-3090  or contact us online. Se habla Español.
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