When it comes to DWI (39:4-50) in NJ, many people-including attorneys-often overlook the ramifications of a DWI on admissibility. Clients are often so concerned about deportability that they or their counselors may neglect to explore the impact of a Drunk Driving...
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Month: July 2016
Understanding the Two Visa Bulletin Charts | Newark and Mt. Laurel Adjustment Issues
Late last year, the Department of State began issuing two visa bulletins. Notwithstanding the potential benefits of the new chart, the two charts have caused a lot of confusion within the immigrant community. With all the retrogression going on these days, it is...
Five Year “Garcia” Rule and Applying for Citizenship in New Jersey
Following up on the heels of our last post, the Third Circuit of Appeals issued two precedential decisions affirming a denial of US citizenship to two different parties who had acquired their permanent residency through false statements or fraud. The two cases were...
Don’t Lie or Make False Statements to Immigration
In yet another example of why you should never lie or make misrepresentations to the government in connection with immigration benefits, the Board of Immigration Appeals issued a decision regarding the consequences of false testimony. In Matter of Gomez-Beltran, 26 I...