Other immigration statuses:
- Refugee
- Immigration parole
- Deferred Action
Cuban Immigrants
Florida is near Cuba, so a large fraction of the state’s immigration population are Cuban exiles fleeing the Castro regime. While relations between the U.S. and Cuba are not completely normalized, the relationship is changing, and the Cuban government is lifting some restrictions on travel, so the U.S. recently ended the wet foot, dry foot policy. That means Cuban immigrants will not be given residency status upon entry unless they apply for a visa or other immigration status.
Florida immigration laws
Florida participates in “Secure Communities,” a federal program known which requires police to check the immigration status of arrestees they suspect of being undocumented. An individual’s fingerprints are run through a federal database to determine if they are documented or undocumented. If that individual is undocumented, police are instructed to contact immigration authorities to pick the detainee up.
Additionally, employers are required to check the immigration status of the immigrants they hire to ensure they are documented.
Unauthorized immigration in Florida
The U.S. is a beacon for many immigrants, but getting authorization is hard, and many immigrants decide to enter the U.S. and Florida without authorization. It may be tempting, but it isn’t advisable since illegal immigration has several consequences including long-term detention and being barred from the U.S. temporarily or permanently. All immigrants who are contemplating entering the U.S. without authorization should speak with an immigration attorney first to see if there is a legal route.
If you are an immigrant and need help with any immigration issue, let USAttorneys.com connect you with a legal expert. We have a devoted team of immigration lawyers in Florida who can help you apply for employment or family-based visa, asylum or fight an order of removal.
