U.S. Freezes Immigrant Visa Processing for 75 Countries — What It Means and Why It Matters

On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of State, without any advance notice, announced a major change in immigration policy: effective January 21, 2026, immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries will be indefinitely paused while the go… Read More
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Can the Government Take My Citizenship Away? What Naturalized Citizens in New Jersey Must Know in 2026

Recent government policy shifts have brought renewed attention to denaturalization—the legal process of revoking U.S. citizenship. While some public commentary have overstated the scope of this issue, there truly is a concerted and renewed movement… Read More
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Expanded U.S. Travel Ban 2026: What Families in New Jersey Need to Know

On January 1, 2026, a new presidential proclamation just signed by President Donald Trump will go into effect, significantly expanding the U.S. Travel Ban by adding additional countries and narrowing key exceptions that previously allowed certain ind… Read More
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UPDATED FAQ: How Trump’s Travel Ban and Green Card Review Affect Immigrants in New Jersey

What is the difference between the June 2025 immigration policy and the November 2025 green-card review policy for immigrants from the 19 Travel Ban countries? June 2025 Policy- Entry Restrictions In June 2025, the administration issued a sweeping pr… Read More
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Top Reasons I-485 Adjustment of Status Applications Get Denied in New Jersey (and How to Avoid Them)

Learn why I-485 green card applications are denied in New Jersey and how to avoid common mistakes. An experienced Edison immigration attorney explains key risks and solutions. Read More
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How Long Does It Take to Get U.S. Citizenship in New Jersey After Your Green Card?

By Paris Lee, Immigration Attorney at Lee & Garasia, LLC, Metuchen, NJ Serving Middlesex County, Edison, Metuchen, Woodbridge, Iselin, and surrounding communities Understanding the Naturalization Timeline For many of our clients here at Lee &… Read More
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Middlesex County Immigration Lawyer on I-864 Sponsorship, Public Charge, and Trump Policies

If you have felt immigration getting stricter lately, you are not imagining it. Since January of this year, we have witnessed a draconian tightening of immigration policies across the board—from new naturalization standards to arrests at interviews… Read More
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Newark Citizenship Test Changes: Q&A for 2025 Applicants

In case you haven’t heard the big news, USCIS finally announced today that it will be implementing a new test for naturalization applicants. This follows on the heels of significant policy changes to the citizenship process intended to essentially… Read More
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USCIS to Start ‘Snooping Around the Neighborhood’: What N-400 Citizenship Applicants in New Jersey Should Know

By Lee & Garasia, LLC — Citizenship and Naturalization Lawyers serving Edison, Middlesex County, and all of New Jersey If you are preparing to file Form N-400 for U.S. citizenship—or already have a naturalization interview scheduled at the Ne… Read More
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Applying for U.S. Citizenship in New Jersey? Here’s How The New USCIS Good Moral Character Memo Affects You

On August 15, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a significant new policy memorandum that reshapes how immigration officers evaluate good moral character (GMC) for naturalization applicants. The policy went into effect Aug… Read More
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