As more and more tourists visit South Florida to partake in warm year- round weather, beautiful beaches and colorful environment, many are saying to themselves: "How can I live and work legally in the United States?"

When businessmen and tourists leave during the winter from freezing weather with snow piled meters high and arrive in tropical Miami with crystal clear blue skies, aqua-colored ocean waters and a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, they feel as if they died and were gone to heaven. In fact, the magic of South Florida has penetrated and overwhelmed them. Countless hundreds of thousands of people every year experience the same feelings, but for most the dream of living in Florida is only that.

For a small percentage, whose minds, whose hearts and whose souls are completely overwhelmed by the Florida magic, they seek ways to legally live and work in the United States.

A visit to a reputable immigration attorney is a must. Learning a little about American immigration law will assist anyone who seeks to live out a dream and relocate to America.

What follows is a summary of certain immigration categories and commentary. It is provided to enable and to assist people to consider, on a preliminary basis, whether he or she may qualify for a working visa or permanent residency (green card) in the United States. These laws apply to persons from all the countries in the world.

This summary does not claim to be a complete analysis of all immigration laws. The opinions are those of the author alone.

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