One of the main components of the naturalization test is the civics exam. Did you know that if you are over the age of 65 and have been a permanent resident for at least 20 years, you may elect to study the following 20, instead of the possible 100, questions? You...
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Month: March 2014
Immigration Detainer in New Jersey Are Not Legally Binding On Jails
In March of 2014, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued an important precedential decision that has significant ramifications for aliens held in prisons and jails pursuant to detainers placed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE"). The Court...
The Adjustment of Status Application- New Jersey Immigration Lawyer
How to Get a Green Card Through Adjustment of Status-New Jersey Immigration LawyerWhat is adjustment of status?An adjustment of status petition is a process by which an alien files for permanent residence from within the United States. This is in contrast to consular...
Will I Have Problems With Immigration If I Travel With A Criminal Record From NJ?
While many people who are not US Citizens are increasingly aware that they ought to seek the advice of an immigration lawyer prior to entering a plea to a criminal charge, they may not necessarily be asking the right questions to their immigration lawyer, or worse,...
Is New Jersey Theft By Deception a Deportable Immigration Offense?
What is Theft by Deception?In New Jersey, the crime of Theft is codified under Chapter 20 of Title 2C. There are many manners or means by which a theft offense can be charged. One of the more common theft offenses that seem to be cropping up these days is the crime of...
What Does A Notice To Appear For Immigration Court in Newark Mean?
Surprisingly, many foreign nationals do not understand or realize when they are being put into removal proceedings. This is understandable because more often than not, unless the individual has been arrested and processed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the...
What Are The Immigration Consequences Of Violating A Domestic Violence Restraining Order in New Jersey?
Restraining Orders are orders of protection granted by the Court to prohibit an individual from contact with the person claiming that his/her life, health, or well being is being threatened. They are intended to safeguard victims of domestic violence. While a...
I Have A Deferred Inspection With Immigration at Newark Liberty Airport: Now What?
What is a Deferred Inspection?Whenever a non-citizen enters the United States, he or she must be inspected by Customs and Border Protection (CBP), an arm of the Department of Homeland Security. Failure to be inspected can lead to serious and long lasting immigration...
NJ Criminal Immigration Attorney: Is there a deportation waiver for domestic violence?
One of the more common grounds of removal known to immigration practitioners, but no so much to the general public, is a conviction for a crime of domestic violence. Many permanent residents and aliens-and sometimes their attorneys-- are sometimes so focused on the...