Miami Immigration Lawyers Blog

Miami immigration lawyer Antonio Revilla appeared on Sevcec a Fondo on Channel 41 in a three part series about the ramifications of sexting among teens. Mr. Revilla was a contributing legal commentator who discussed Florida's new sexting law and how it will affect minors. Antonio Revilla has over 18 years of litigation experience and is the founder of Revilla Law Firm in Miami. If you require additional information, contact Revilla Law Firm at 305-838-2323.

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Antonio Revilla Part 1

Antonio Revilla Part 2

El abogado Antonio Revilla de Miami apareció en Sevcec a Fondo en el Canal 41 en una serie de tres partes acerca de las ramificaciones del sexting entre adolescentes. El Dr. Revilla fué un comentarista legal contribuyente que discutió la nueva ley de la Florida sobre sexting y cómo afectará a los menores de edad. Antonio Revilla tiene más de 18 años de experiencia en litigios y es el fundador del bufete de abogados Revilla Law Firm en Miami. Si desea más información, póngase en contacto con Revilla Law Firm al 305-838-2323.

California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a portion of what is known as the Dream Act, which will ease access to privately funded financial aid for undocumented college students. The signing of this bill means that undocumented immigrants who have earned a diploma after attending at least three years of high school in California are eligible for privately-funded scholarships.

Although this bill is named the DREAM Act, it is different from the federal proposal and does not provide a path to citizenship. The signing of this bill provides easier access to educational opportunities for deserving students who were brought into the United States through no fault of their own.

The second part of the state's Dream Act would allow undocumented students to receive publicly funded financial aid and is still pending in the Legislature. Governor Brown indicated he would be inclined to support this more controversial measure, allowing those students to seek state-funded tuition aid in the future.

A marriage interview is an interview conducted by the U.S. Government to determine the validity of a marriage. The U.S. Government uses the interview to make a finding regarding whether the marriage was entered into for the purpose of circumventing immigration laws.

This interview occurs as part of the residency process when a spouse is petitioning for the other spouse to become a permanent resident. A marriage interview can be a very stressful and intimidating experience for many married couples. It can last several hours depending on the case.

An officer will conduct the interview with the married couple. The officer will review the bona fides of the marriage. These are documents such as bank accounts, titles, deeds, bills, birth certificates, and correspondence which establish the validity of the marriage. The officer will also ask questions of the married couple regarding the relationship in general and the history of the relationship. The questions can be very detailed and difficult to answer. The couple will often be separated and questioned at length. The interviews are sometimes videotaped or recorded. It is advisable for any couple to consult and prepare with a qualified immigration attorney before proceeding with marriage-based residency and before attending a marriage interview.

If you require additional information about Marriage Interviews, contact Revilla Law Firm for a free in-office consultation (305) 858-2323.

About Lawyer Antonio Revilla
Antonio Revilla is a Former U.S. Immigration Prosecutor and Miami Immigration Lawyer. Mr. Revilla founded his immigration law practice, Revilla Law Firm, when he saw a dire need for aggressive immigration representation and deportation defense in order to keep families united.

If you wish to receive more information about any immigration issue, you can contact Revilla Law Firm at (305) 858-2323 to speak with Antonio Revilla. He can also be reached via email at arevilla@immigrationmiami.com

Now that the Obama Administration is detaining more individuals than ever before, bonds and other alternatives to detention have become very important.

A person who is detained by the Department of Homeland Security may be eligible to request or move that the Immigration Court set a reasonable bond. The minimum bond amount that the Immigration Court can set is $1,500.

An individual who has previously been admitted to the United States, or a person who entered without inspection, is eligible for bond as long as they are not subject to mandatory detention based on a criminal conviction. An arriving alien, who is someone that is applying for admission to the United States, is not eligible for bond. Ineligibility for bond based on mandatory detention or the allegation that a person is an arriving alien can be challenged in Immigration Court.

Once a motion for bond redetermination is filed with the Immigration Court, the Court will set a bond hearing. At the bond hearing, the Court will hear testimony and review evidence. The Immigration Court will make a determination as to whether the person seeking bond is a flight risk or a danger to the community. In a bond hearing, the Immigration Court will review a person's criminal history and determine eligibility for relief from removal. The Court will also look at other factors such as ties to the community and humanitarian equities to make a bond redetermination. The Immigration Court's decision at a bond hearing can be appealed to the Board of Immigration Apppeals.

For more information about Bond Motions, contact Revilla Law Firm for a free in-office consultation at (305) 858-2323.

About Antonio Revilla
Antonio Revilla is a Former U.S. Immigration Prosecutor and Miami Immigration Lawyer. Mr. Revilla founded his immigration law practice, Revilla Law Firm, when he saw a dire need for aggressive immigration representation and deportation defense in order to keep families united.

If you wish to receive more information about any immigration issue, you can contact Revilla Law Firm at 305-858-2323 to speak with Antonio Revilla. He can also be reached via email at arevilla@immigrationmiami.com or by phone (305) 858-2323.