The Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) recently held an event at Marlins Park benefiting the CABA Pro Bono Project. Members of the Miami-Dade Legislative Delegation including State Senator Anitere Flores and State Representative Jose Felix Diaz presented CABA Pro Bono Project with a check for $150,000. Approximately 40 child clients were able to attend the event and experience their first Major League Baseball game.
“I am extremely grateful to the Miami Dade Delegation for their continuous support. Funding provided by the State of Florida allows us to continue to passionately serve our community by providing free legal services to those that are most in need,” said Lesley Mendoza, Executive Director at CABA Pro Bono Project.
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From left to right: Olivia Rodriguez, Senator Anitere Flores, Representative Jose Felix Diaz, Lesley Mendoza, Maria Garcia, Annie Hernandez, Giselle G Madrigal.
About CABA Pro Bono Project
The Cuban American Bar Association Pro Bono Project was established in 1984 by several of CABA’s past presidents to assist the needs of poor and indigent Spanish-speaking individuals in Miami-Dade County by connecting them with Spanish-speaking attorney volunteers. In 1992, CABA Pro Bono was nationally recognized by former President George H.W. Bush as a Points of Light affiliate. It is funded in part through grants awarded by the Florida Bar Foundation and proceeds raised at CABA’s annual “Art in the Tropics” fundraising cocktail party. In 2013, CABA Pro Bono Project also began collaborating with other organizations to provide additional services to veterans, active members of the armed forces, victims of human trafficking and unaccompanied immigrant minors. For additional information visit the website www.cabaonline.com.

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Obtaining a green card in the United States provides immigrants with permanent resident status. Those eligible to apply for a green card includes spouses, unmarried children under the age of 21, parents of U.S. citizens, step children, step parents and adopted children. You can also obtain an employment-based green card as well as through other methods including military service, K nonimmigrant fiancé, green card lottery, refugee or Asylee. The top 5 benefits of obtaining a green card are listed below.
1.- Protection – As a green card holder you are protected by all U.S. local, state and federal laws.
2.- U.S. Citizenship Eligibility – A green card holder is eligible to apply for United States citizenship according to current laws and regulations.
3.- Sponsorship – As a green card holder you are capable of sponsoring immediate family members.
4.- International Travel – Your green card status allows you to travel at will. You are able to stay outside of the United States for up to 6 months before having to return.
5-. Entrepreneur Opportunities – As a green card holder you are able to start a business or corporation.
There is a long list of benefits from obtaining a green card. However, the one’s listed above are often the top of the priority list for most immigrants. The immigration laws in the United States change on a regular basis. It’s highly recommended to discuss your options and the specific situation with a licensed attorney.
The guidance you will receive from an attorney will allow you to see a clear path of your journey to obtaining a green card. There are plenty of regulations, guidelines, laws and rules that apply and have to be adhered to. An attorney will explain in detail how the process works and what path is best suited to your specific situation.
Once you obtain your green card you can begin enjoying the many benefits it provides. Sponsoring immediate family members are often the first action a new green card holder prefers to take. Immediate family such as a spouse or children can join you in the United States with the help of sponsorship.
While the benefits of a green card are plentiful the process of obtaining one can be quite lengthy and complicated. The assistance of an attorney is necessary to get through the process correctly. If you are not sure you are eligible for a green card, contact an attorney today for further assistance.

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A skilled and aggressive defense is required when fighting deportation. Any immigrant within the United States can receive a notice of deportation. It is a highly stressful situation for any immigrant that does not want to leave the United States and already has established a family and career. Generally, deportation is considered when an immigrant is suspected of violating immigration law or a criminal offense. The most common offense is falsifying documents that allowed the immigrant to enter the United States.
This situation can cause a variety of issues such as completely barring the immigrant from returning to the United States, even for a brief vacation. Separation from family on a permanent basis is often heartbreaking and depressing for the entire family.
Any immigrant in the United States can receive a notice of deportation or removal. Immigrants also referred to as Aliens, have the right to contest the deportation. The deportation is a long process that begins with the Notice to Appear being served to the alien by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The notice to appear will provide details regarding the purpose and cause of deportation.
The immigrant is required to appear at the initial hearing whether they have hired an attorney or not. If the immigrant does not have an attorney present at the initial hearing, it gets scheduled for a later date. At the date of the second hearing, the immigrant must have hired an attorney.
Once the hearing begins the immigrant’s attorney will assist them with defending themselves and explaining their specific situation. The judge will consider all of the facts presented at the hearing by the attorney and will determine if the cause for deportation noted in the Notice to Appear is true or not. If the judge’s decision is to deport the immigrant a last effort to remain in the United States can be pursued by the immigrant.
If the immigrant has already received the judgment to be deported, they can apply for relief from deportation. This process involves a hearing in front of the judge. It gives the immigrant the opportunity to explain their situation further and call witnesses to testify on their behalf. An immigration attorney will assist the immigrant during this process. If you are in jeopardy of being deported from the United States contact an immigration attorney immediately to find out if you qualify for relief from deportation.

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