FLORIDA FAMILY IMMIGRATION LAWYER
Florida Family Immigration Attorney for Every Step to Your Green Card
Helping families across Florida with marriage-based green cards, fiancé (K-1) visas, adjustment of status, naturalization, and other family immigration matters. Whether you’re in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, or anywhere else in the state, you’ll receive experienced legal guidance, transparent flat-fee pricing, and representation through every stage of your USCIS case.
Why Florida Families Come To Us
Common Florida Family Immigration Challenges A Local Lawyer Solves
Kendall and Hialeah run two of the busiest adjustment dockets in the Southeast
The Kendall office on SW 40th Street and the Hialeah office on NW 183rd Street schedule more marriage green card interviews per week than most Southern field offices see in a month. A weak I-130 in Miami-Dade means a Request for Evidence, and an RFE in South Florida rarely comes back inside ninety days. We file the way local officers read, so your first interview date holds.
The Cuban Adjustment Act sits underneath more Florida cases than any other state
For a Cuban national paroled into the country, the Cuban Adjustment Act allows a green card after one year and a day, and it stacks with a marriage petition in ways no other program does. The wrong filing order can waste eligibility your spouse is entitled to. We map CAA against the I-130 and I-485 before we quote a fee.
TPS and CHNV parole change what forms your Florida spouse can file, and when
South Florida holds one of the largest concentrations of Haitian, Venezuelan, Nicaraguan, and Salvadoran TPS holders in the country. Whether your spouse can adjust status inside the U.S. or must consular process abroad usually turns on how they originally entered, not on TPS itself. We read the I-94, parole notice, and entry record together, then choose the safer path.
Cruise line, hospitality, and construction workers need income documented differently
A meaningful share of Florida sponsors work tipped, 1099, or contract jobs on cruise ships, in hotels, or in construction. Officers routinely undercount that income on the I-864 when it is not documented the way USCIS expects. We rebuild three years of earnings, add joint sponsors when the math is close, and stop the Affidavit of Support from sinking an otherwise strong case.
Caribbean & Latin American Posts
Which U.S. Embassy Will Interview Your Florida Spouse Abroad
Florida spouses rarely process through Ciudad Juárez. Since the 2017 Havana suspension, Caribbean and Latin American posts carry the load. Choosing the right post, and timing the DS-260, medical, and civil documents to that post’s calendar, is one of the most important calls a Florida family immigration lawyer makes.
Georgetown, Guyana
Most Cuban spouses since Havana IV suspension
Longest wait among Florida-tied posts; DS-260 and medical timing is tight
Kingston, Jamaica
Jamaican, Bahamian, and Caymanian spouses
Fast interview calendar; strict DNA and civil-record standards
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Haitian nationals (when operational)
Frequent post suspensions; alternate processing routed through Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Dominican and rerouted Haitian cases
Very high interview volume; civil documents must be pristine
Bogotá, Colombia
Colombian K-1 and CR-1 spouses
Efficient post; panel-physician medicals in Medellín and Cali
Manila, Philippines
Filipino spouses, common in Tampa Bay
Petition rechecks at the embassy; DS-260 civil documents scrutinized closely
How We Help
How A Florida Family Immigration Lawyer Assists Your Case
Strong immigration cases are built, not just filed. An experienced Florida family immigration attorney identifies issues before they become obstacles, strengthens your evidence, manages critical deadlines, and advocates for you at every stage of the process.
Read your entry record before we file anything
In Florida, the I-94, parole notice, TPS grant, and CBP admission history decide whether your spouse can adjust status inside the country or must consular process. We pull the record, walk you through it, and choose the safer path before any form is filed.
Prepare bona fide evidence a South Florida officer actually credits
Kendall and Miami adjudicators look for Florida leases in both names, joint accounts at Florida banks, homestead filings, hurricane insurance, and photographs with time-stamped South Florida context. We organize the file the way local officers want to read it.
Document seasonal, tipped, and cruise-line income correctly on the I-864
Hospitality servers, cruise crew, rideshare drivers, and construction 1099s are counted or discounted differently. We rebuild three years of Florida income, add joint sponsors when the number is tight, and stop the Affidavit of Support from becoming the reason for a denial.
Coordinate Caribbean and Latin American consular posts
Georgetown, Kingston, Port-au-Prince, Santo Domingo, Nassau, and Bogotá each move on their own calendar. We time your NVC package to the post that will actually interview your spouse, not a generic checklist.
Represent you inside every Florida USCIS interview
Our attorney walks into the interview room with you at Miami, Kendall, Hialeah, Oakland Park, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville. Interview representation is included in the flat fee.
Layer CAA, TPS, VAWA, and U-visa options into the family plan
Florida families often qualify under more than one program. We map the Cuban Adjustment Act, TPS, humanitarian parole, and abuse-based relief against the marriage petition so the strongest path, not the fastest form, is the one you file.
Services
Family Immigration Legal Services We Provide Across Florida
Marriage Green Cards for Florida Couples
I-130 petitions, I-485 adjustment of status filed with the appropriate service center or interviewed at your local Florida field office, and CR-1/IR-1 consular processing through Georgetown, Kingston, Port-au-Prince, Bogotá, and Manila.
K-1 Fiancé Visas for Florida Petitioners
Form I-129F filings, embassy interview preparation, and adjustment of status after the wedding, handled end to end so your fiancé lands in Miami, Orlando, or Tampa with paperwork already lined up.
Family-Based Petitions for Parents, Children, and Siblings
Petitions by U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents in Florida for parents, married and unmarried children, and F4 siblings, mapped to real priority dates and current visa bulletin movement.
Naturalization and Citizenship for Florida Residents
Form N-400 applications with civics coaching, tax and travel history review, and interview representation at the Miami, Kendall, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Hialeah, West Palm Beach, and Oakland Park field offices.
Waivers, RFE Responses, and Denial Recovery
I-601 and I-601A extreme hardship waivers, motions to reopen, and administrative appeals for Florida families whose cases were denied, delayed, or hit with a Notice of Intent to Deny.
Removal of Conditions on Two-Year Green Cards
Form I-751 joint and waiver filings for conditional residents in Florida, including divorce, abuse, and hardship waivers when the marriage does not survive the two-year period.
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Florida USCIS Field Offices
Every Florida USCIS Field Office A Family Immigration Lawyer Should Know
| FIELD OFFICE | ADDRESS | AREAS SERVED |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Field Office | 8801 NW 7th Ave., Miami, FL 33150 | Miami-Dade County (north and central) |
| Kendall Field Office | 9800 SW 40th St., Miami, FL 33165 | South Miami-Dade County |
| Hialeah Field Office | 5880 NW 183rd St., Hialeah, FL 33015 | North Miami-Dade and parts of Broward |
| Oakland Park (Fort Lauderdale) Field Office | 5524 W. Atlantic Blvd., Margate, FL 33063 | Broward County |
| West Palm Beach Field Office | 9300 Belvedere Rd., Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 | Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie counties |
| Orlando Field Office | 6680 Corporate Centre Blvd., Orlando, FL 32822 | Central Florida (Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake) |
| Tampa Field Office | 5524 W. Cypress St., Tampa, FL 33607 | Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk counties |
| Jacksonville Field Office | 4121 Southpoint Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216 | Northeast Florida (Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Nassau) |
- Florida Biometric ASCs
Once your application is submitted, USCIS will schedule you for a biometrics appointment at the Application Support Center (ASC) serving your area. During this visit, your fingerprints, photograph, and signature are collected as part of the background check process. The appointment location is determined by where you live in Florida.
- Other Florida Resources
A family immigration case often involves more than a single government agency. Depending on your situation, your case may move through a USCIS field office, a service center, a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad, or even the immigration court system. We coordinate every stage so you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Texas Service Center (I-130, I-129F intake for FL residents)
Dallas, TX
EOIR Immigration Courts
Miami (Krome), Orlando, Fort Snelling satellite reviews, Broward Transitional Center
The Florida Bar Attorney Lookup
floridabar.org
Consulate of Mexico, Consulate of Colombia, Consulate of Haiti
Miami, Orlando, and Tampa locations
USCIS Application Support Centers
12+ Florida ASCs for biometrics appointments
Georgetown, Kingston, Port-au-Prince Consulates
Primary IV interview posts for many Florida spouses processing abroad
Florida Family Immigration Law
Florida Immigration Laws And Local Policies Every Family Should Understand
Immigration law is federal, but many decisions affecting your daily life are influenced by Florida law. Issues such as driver’s licenses, family law, public benefits, and interactions with local agencies can all impact your immigration journey. A Florida family immigration attorney understands how these legal systems work together.
SB 1718 changed Florida employment and driving rules for undocumented residents
Florida's 2023 immigration law expanded E-Verify to most private employers, criminalized transporting certain undocumented persons into the state, and voided out-of-state driver's licenses issued to undocumented drivers. It does not stop USCIS from adjudicating your family case, but it changes daily-life risk during the wait and how we plan travel.
TPS for Haitians, Venezuelans, Nicaraguans, and others is common in Florida
Many Florida spouses hold Temporary Protected Status. A marriage green card can be built on top of TPS, but the availability of adjustment of status inside the U.S. often depends on how the person originally entered. This is one of the most-litigated corners of Florida family immigration and it must be walked through case by case.
Florida recognizes same-sex marriage and most foreign marriages USCIS accepts
Florida follows Obergefell and recognizes same-sex marriages, common-law marriages formed elsewhere, and most foreign ceremonies. Each carries specific I-130 evidence rules a Florida family immigration lawyer must document correctly the first time.
The Cuban Adjustment Act still shapes Florida green card strategy
For Cuban nationals paroled into the U.S., the Cuban Adjustment Act allows adjustment of status after one year and one day of presence, on top of any family petition. Timing a marriage-based I-130 alongside a CAA filing changes what you file first and why.
Florida is not a community property state, which simplifies the I-864
Unlike California, Florida is a common-law property state. That keeps the I-864 Affidavit of Support analysis cleaner, but it also means a non-working spouse cannot rely on a working spouse's separate income as freely. Joint sponsors and household member additions are planned before filing.
Florida driver's licenses require lawful status
Unlike California, Florida does not issue licenses to undocumented residents. That changes how we prove domicile for the I-864 and how identity is documented at the USCIS interview, especially for spouses whose only ID is a foreign passport.
Our Process
Our Step By Step Process For Winning Your Florida Family Immigration Case
Free Florida entry-record review
We pull the I-94, parole notice, and any prior filings and confirm whether adjustment inside Florida or consular processing abroad is the correct route for your family.
Flat fee, written scope, no billable hours
Every Florida case is quoted as a single flat legal fee that covers the full stage of work, including your Miami, Orlando, Tampa, or Jacksonville interview. Government filing fees are separate.
Evidence built for the exact Florida officer
Bona fide marriage, hardship, and financial packages are tailored to how Kendall, Hialeah, Oakland Park, and West Palm Beach adjudicators actually read files.
Interview representation across every Florida field office
Our attorneystands next to you at the interview and pushes back in real time on Requests for Evidence, so decisions happen in the room instead of six months later.
Your Case Preparation Checklist
Documents You Need To Start Your Florida Family Immigration Case
You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Bring any documents you already have, and during your free case review, we’ll identify what’s available, what’s missing, and the best path forward.
For the U.S. citizen or resident petitioner
- U.S. passport, naturalization certificate, or Florida-issued birth certificate
- Three years of federal tax transcripts with W-2s, 1099s, and Schedule C if self-employed
- Florida driver's license or state ID showing current Florida address
- Homestead exemption filing or Florida lease establishing domicile
- Prior divorce decrees or spousal death certificates issued by any state
For the foreign-born spouse or family member
- Passport, national ID, and a complete I-94 travel record from CBP
- TPS approval, humanitarian parole notice, or Cuban Adjustment Act paperwork, if applicable
- Long-form birth certificate translated by a certified Florida translator
- Police clearances from every country lived in six months or more since age 16
- Medical exam by a USCIS designated civil surgeon in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Orange County
For proving a bona fide California marriage
- Florida lease, deed, or homestead filing listing both spouses
- Joint accounts at a Florida credit union or bank, with statements from month one
- Homeowner's, renter's, and hurricane insurance policies naming both spouses
- Utility, internet, and phone bills addressed to your shared Florida residence
- Sworn affidavits from Florida friends, neighbors, clergy, or employers who know the marriage
Send us what you have. A Florida family immigration lawyer reviews it before your call, so no time is wasted.
Florida Client Story
Real Results From Florida Families We Have Represented
“We had waited two years on a case another firm never really filed correctly. Justin rebuilt everything, walked us into Kendall, and we were approved the same morning. He treated our marriage like it mattered, not like a number on a docket.”
J. & Y. Perez · Marriage green card, Kendall Field Office
Florida Cities We Serve
Florida Cities Our Family Immigration Attorney Serves
Our practice extends across the entire state of Florida. If you don’t see your city on our list, that doesn’t mean you’re outside our service area. We represent clients in every region of the state and handle immigration cases before all Florida USCIS offices, as well as through consular processing when required.
Florida Family Immigration FAQs
Florida Family Immigration Lawyer FAQs Families Ask Before Hiring
Do I need a Florida family immigration lawyer, or can I use one from another state?
Immigration law is federal, so any licensed U.S. attorney can represent you in Florida, and Justin Kadich represents Florida families in every field office in the state. The advantage of choosing a family immigration attorney who works Florida cases daily is familiarity with local officer patterns at the Miami, Kendall, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville offices, and with the Georgetown, Kingston, and Port-au-Prince consular routes many Florida spouses use.
What documents do I need to prove a bona fide marriage to a South Florida USCIS officer?
South Florida adjudicators look closely at region-specific evidence. Strong documentation includes joint Florida lease agreements or deeds, homestead exemptions, local bank and credit union statements from day one, hurricane/homeowner’s insurance policies, and time-stamped photographs featuring local contexts.
Does Florida's SB 1718 law affect my pending family-based immigration case?
While immigration law is federal, Florida’s state legislation impacts daily life during the waiting period affecting employment verification, driver’s licenses, and travel. An immigration attorney helps families understand these local risks and plans travel safety around pending adjustment applications.
Which Caribbean or South American U.S. consulate handles Florida consular processing cases?
Since routine immigrant visa processing was suspended at Havana, Florida spouses processing abroad are typically routed through consulates such as Georgetown (Guyana), Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), Bogotá (Colombia), or Kingston (Jamaica). Proper timing of the DS-260 and civil documents to the specific post’s active calendar is vital.
What are the rules for adjusting status in Florida if my spouse holds TPS?
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders from countries like Haiti, Venezuela, or Nicaragua can often adjust status to permanent residency through marriage, but eligibility heavily depends on how they originally entered the United States and whether a lawful admission or parole record is on file.
How do Florida immigration lawyers document cruise line or 1099 contractor income for the I-864?
Officers frequently undercount tipped, contract, or seasonal income earned in Florida’s hospitality and cruise industries if it isn’t presented correctly. A local lawyer helps rebuild three years of tax transcripts, Schedule Cs, and bank statements—or arranges a joint sponsor—to prevent an Affidavit of Support denial.
Which USCIS field office handles marriage green card interviews in Miami-Dade County?
USCIS splits Miami-Dade between specific locations. Depending on your exact address, your interview will typically be scheduled at either the Miami Field Office, the Kendall Field Office, or the Hialeah Field Office. An experienced Florida attorney ensures your packet goes to the correct intake pipeline to avoid processing delays.
Can I use the Cuban Adjustment Act with a marriage green card application in Florida?
Yes, if your spouse is a Cuban national who was paroled into the U.S., the Cuban Adjustment Act allows for green card eligibility after one year and a day. Mapping this strategy alongside a concurrent family-based I-130 petition requires precise filing order so you don’t compromise either benefit.