Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Kind of Business Should You Start in Florida After Emigrating?
Florida is an excellent place to start a new business – even if you don’t live here yet. The Sunshine State has a well-deserved reputation for being one of the most business-friendly locations in the nation. It welcomes both foreign and domestic investment, and you can take advantage of these incentives by choosing the… Read More »
What Is “Flagpoling” in Florida?
Flagpoling is a term rarely used in the United States, and it is more common in Canada. However, the practice of flagpoling may be very familiar to immigrants in Florida. Essentially, flagpoling is when you leave the United States and then immediately re-enter for some kind of immigration benefit. In Canada, this practice is… Read More »
Should Canadian Snowbirds Get US Citizenship After Staying in Florida?
Florida welcomes millions of Canadian snowbirds each year. These numbers have remained relatively high, even in the middle of the pandemic. Indeed, many Canadians specifically chose to relocate to Florida during the pandemic because of the State’s relaxed, freedom-first approach. According to one survey, 3.5 million Canadians visit Florida annually. What happens if you… Read More »
Married to a US Citizen? Biden Could Give You Legal Status
Immigration is a key issue leading up to the US elections, and we can expect plenty of related debate and developments over the next few months. The latest chapter in this story comes with a new announcement by President Biden. According to the President’s new plan, hundreds of thousands of people in the United… Read More »
Can You Get a Green Card After Graduating from a US College?
In June of 2024, presidential candidate Donald Trump made headlines by promising to “staple a green card to every diploma.” The implication was clear: Those who graduate from United States colleges could “automatically” receive a green card – allowing them to stay and work in the nation for an extended period. This comment sparked… Read More »
USA Conducts “Mass Deportation” of Chinese Migrants
Mass deportations are relatively rare in the United States. Most of the time, a handful of individuals are deported – and they are often sent to Mexico regardless of nationality. However, the United States sometimes deports over 100 people in a single move. The most recent mass deportation of this nature occurred in July… Read More »
Immigrating to the United States to Work on Schedule A Jobs
If you are a skilled worker and you want to immigrate to the United States, it makes sense to review Schedule A professions. Like many countries, the United States wants to attract workers that meet its specific needs. These needs usually revolve around labor shortages or target industries that the country wants to develop…. Read More »
How to Get Banned From Entering the United States
You might be surprised to learn how easy it is to get banned from entering the United States. Some people are banned from re-entry for only a few years, while others receive lifetime bans. Some immigrants even receive these bans despite attempting to enter the country lawfully. If you are facing the prospect of… Read More »
Biden Administration Announces Plan to Speed up Ejection of Certain Migrants
Immigration is a key issue as the United States approaches the 2024 Presidential Elections, and both candidates understand this. The American people are concerned about this issue, and both candidates have suggested different strategies to address their concerns. Recently, the Biden administration announced a new plan to speed up the court process for those… Read More »
Pursuing Citizenship or Residency as a US Teen in Florida
If you’re a teenager in Florida, you might already have plans to become a US permanent resident or citizen. It is never too early to start thinking about immigration goals, and many teens have the mental maturity and organizational skills to start developing effective plans at an early age. That being said, there are… Read More »
