Miami Immigration Lawyers Blog

President Obama, along with top Congressional Democrats, is urging Congress to pass an immigration bill, known as the DREAM Act, before it adjourns for the year. If passed, the DREAM Act would provide a conditional path to legal residency for approximately two million undocumented individuals who were brought into the United States, through no fault of their own, before the age of 16 and remained in this country.

In September of this year, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid proposed the DREAM Act as an amendment to a Defense Bill, but it was blocked by Republicans when the immigration bill failed to receive the number of sufficient votes required to pass. Reid is again pushing for a vote on the DREAM Act during Congress' lame-duck session, along with other Congressional Democrats and Immigration Reform advocates. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has also expressed support for bringing the immigration bill to the floor after the Thanksgiving holiday.

Miami immigration lawyer, Antonio Revilla, is a passionate advocate for the DREAM Act and has appeared on television and written articles to help educate the public about the importance of passing this immigration legislation, and how it will greatly benefit our country. Additionally, the passage of this bill will be an example of American values in action.

Mr. Revilla believes the DREAM Act will benefit those individuals that embody the American way of life. They have struggled and triumphed against seemingly insurmountable odds. These are people that are as American as any American citizen. They are completely assimilated into American culture and, generally, do not even speak their native language. These are people that have American citizen parents, siblings, and children. These are people who only want to contribute to make America the best country in the world. These are people, not illegals, not problems, but people who deserve the DREAM Act.

The DREAM Act is good for America, its economy, military, and culture. The immigration legislation would, among other benefits to the US, fortify our military and advance the education of our populace which would contribute to U.S. competitiveness in the global market place. As a result, the U.S. Economy would improve through the education of more of our youth, as applicants will be required to have completed at least two years of college education. It will increase the ranks of the military because one of the requirements is going to be that the applicant serve at least two years in the military.

The DREAM Act will still require an applicant to demonstrate admissibility to the United States, such as good moral character. The general basis for the DREAM Act is not to punish the youth that are undocumented through no fault of their own. The majority of these young people are completely assimilated into American society and culture. For most of the young people who qualify for the DREAM Act, life in this country is all they know and without the passage of this immigration legislation, they are still at risk of being deported.

The United States Government routinely seeks to place aliens, including those who are lawfully admitted as permanent residents, into removal proceedings. If you are in removal proceedings, it means that the United States Government intends to deport you from the United States.

These proceedings can be initiated due to various reasons, including overstaying a visa, entry using fraudulent documents, arrests and/or convictions for misdemeanors or felonies. In certain cases, relief from removal (deportation) is available. This relief comes in the form of political asylum; cancellation of removal; and waivers or pardons under certain sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Removal proceedings are a serious matter. When you need a Miami immigration lawyer, contact Revilla Law Firm, PA. As a former U.S. immigration prosecutor, Miami Immigration Attorney Antonio Revilla understands the important questions to ask during bond hearings before an immigration judge. Our qualified team of immigration professionals have extensive experience representing men and women in immigration proceedings. We will help you to apply for political asylum where persecution is based on: Race, Religion, Nationality, Political opinion, or Membership in a particular social group

If you are involved in removal proceedings, you need an attorney with the skill and experience to protect your interests. We know the dangers faced by men and women involved in removal proceedings. We know that deportation often leads to persecution and torture. We are committed to protecting our clients by providing aggressive representation in immigration matters.

At Revilla Law Firm, we help clients file applications for residency, waivers for removal, motions to reopen closed cases, and waivers of deportation under the Immigration and Naturalization Act. If you have green card issues, or if you were detained for removal proceedings, call our deportation defense team today. Revilla Law Firm handles all types of detained cases, including bond hearings at Krome and all detention facilities nationwide.

Feel free to contact our Miami Immigration office for a Free In-Office Consultation (305) 858-2323.