Considered something of a "catch-all" because it covers such a broad range of unlawful conduct, Disorderly Conduct is one of the most frequently charged criminal offenses in New Jersey. It is usually lodged as an original offense or in many cases, offered as a...
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What is the Effect of a New Jersey Expungement on Immigration Status?
The short answer, at the risk of being overly simplistic, is that there is no effect. Expungements, in general, are often very useful to individuals who have pled or been found guilty of criminal offenses; however, it does not vitiate the effect of such a conviction...
Immigration Effect of Disorderly Conduct in New York
One very common type of criminal offense that is frequently charged in New York is the offense of Disorderly Conduct. It is found in Section 240.20 of the New York Penal Law. It is defined as follows:A person is guilty of disorderly conduct when, with intent to cause...
Could NJ Theft of Services (2C:20-8) or 16:87-2.2 Have Immigration Consequences That Get You Deported?
Theft of Services is a common criminal offense charged in New Jersey given that the statute covers a broad range of criminal conduct. Some people may be surprised to learn conduct such as evading or willfully failing to pay transportation fare is potentially a...
Not All Immigrants Qualify for Medicare
One of the more pressing concerns that individuals who file for their parents' permanent residence have is whether their aging parents will qualify for medical assistance from the government. As we all know, the cost of health care in this country is astronomical, and...
Can New Jersey Criminal Mischief 2C:17-3 Affect My Citizenship Application?
One of the core requirements for naturalization is a showing of good moral character ("GMC") during the statutory period, which in most cases, is five years. Any criminal conviction or even arrest during that period could potentially affect a showing of good moral...
How to Apply For a Student Visa?
What type of visas are available?There are generally two types of visas for individuals who live abroad and wish to come to the United States as foreign students. For those who wish to attend an academic institution at a college level (and sometimes high school...
Can Tax Problems Affect My N-400 Application in New Jersey?
Tax problems potentially can affect one's eligibility for citizenship. In fact, the newly revised N-400 application has additional questions relating to taxes including the following questions:6. Do you owe any overdue Federal, State, or local taxes?7. A. Have you...
Section 245(i) and Proving Physical Presence
For individuals seeking to pursue permanent residence in the United States, the eligibility requirements of Section 245a of the Immigration and Nationality Act ("INA") must normally be satisfied. While Immediate Relatives of United States Citizens generally enjoy...