USCIS Medical Exam Requirements: What to Expect and How to Prepare
If you’re applying for a green card in the United States, you’ll likely need to complete a medical exam as part of the process. The exam helps ensure that you don’t have any health conditions that could pose a risk to public health. While it may sound intimidating, the process is manageable...
How to Maintain Status During Gaps Between Visa Categories
Changing from one visa category to another can feel like walking a tightrope. Even short gaps between visas can cause real problems—loss of status, future denials, or, in some cases, a bar from returning to the U.S. For individuals in school, at work, or building a life in Florida, staying on top...
Immigration Consequences of Domestic Violence Convictions
Domestic violence charges can do more than affect your criminal record—they can also endanger your immigration status. For non-citizens living in the United States, even a misdemeanor conviction can carry consequences that include deportation, detention, or the denial of future immigration benefits. At Central Justice, we help clients understand how these...
Modifications to Custody Orders Due to Immigration Status Changes
Changes in immigration status often come with uncertainty, but when children are involved, the stakes feel even higher. If you’re going through an immigration transition and already have a custody order in place, it’s important to know how your legal status may affect parenting time and decision-making authority. Florida family courts do...
Guardianship Options for Children When Parents Face Deportation
When parents face deportation, one of the most pressing concerns is who will care for their children. Without a legal plan in place, children could be placed in foster care or left in legal limbo. By setting up a guardianship arrangement, parents can make sure their children are safe, well cared for,...
How Criminal Records Impact Family-Based Immigration Petitions
Applying for a green card through a family member is a significant step toward building a life in the United States. But if you or your loved one has a criminal record, the process can become more complicated. Certain convictions can trigger inadmissibility, meaning the government may deny the petition or visa....
Protecting Child Custody Rights During Deportation Proceedings
If you’re a parent facing deportation, one of your biggest fears may be what happens to your children. Who will care for them if you're detained? Will your rights as a parent still be protected? These are questions we often hear, and the good news is that you can take steps now...
Navigating Criminal Bond Hearings as a Non-Citizen
If you’re not a U.S. citizen and you’ve been arrested in Florida, the process ahead may feel confusing and stressful. You may be wondering whether you’ll be allowed to leave jail, if ICE will get involved, or how your immigration status might affect your case. At Central Justice, we help non-citizen clients...
ICE Detainers: What Happens After a Criminal Arrest for Non-Citizens
If you're not a U.S. citizen and you've been arrested, your situation may quickly involve more than just criminal charges. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can step in, even if your criminal case is minor, dismissed, or resolved. Knowing what happens next and how to respond can help protect your rights and...
Can You Get US Citizenship Through Military Service?
Becoming a U.S. citizen is a dream for many immigrants, but the process can feel long and complicated. If you have a green card and are willing to serve in the U.S. military, you may be able to become a citizen much faster. Military service can open a quicker path to citizenship,...