Due to the controversy surrounding President Trump's "2.0 Muslim Ban," the press devoted very little attention to a Presidential Memorandum signed the same day (March 6) ordering the Department of State and Department of Homeland Security to develop and implement...
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Month: March 2017
Can Traffic Tickets Lead To Deportation For Illegal Immigrants in New Jersey?
In the wake of President Trump's Executive Actions on Immigration, this is one of the most frequently asked questions posed by undocumented and out of status aliens. The answer, unfortunately, is not so simple and belies how complex the immigration laws can be....
Can I Become a US Citizen If I Voted Illegally?
Last month, the New York Times reported the conviction of Rosa Maria Ortega, a lawful permanent resident who was sentenced to a shocking eight years in prison for voting illegally in 2012 and 2014. From the article, it appears that Ms. Ortega was brought to the...
Do Traffic Tickets in New Jersey Have To Be Mentioned On An Application For US Citizenship?
Most individuals will, at some time or another, be issued a traffic ticket. Although most generic infractions do not normally invoke deportability concerns, traffic violations are nevertheless offenses committed in violation of the law. In New Jersey, they are...
“Your Papers Please!” | Those Not Here For Two Years May Be Deported Without Court
Last week, to the consternation of millions, DHS Secretary John Kelly released two governmental memos setting forth plans on how to implement President Trump's interior public safety and border security mandates that were issued in January. There was extensive media...