When conditional residents file together with their US Citizen or Permanent Resident spouses to remove the conditions on their permanent residence, they must not only file the appropriate form but also enclose supporting documentation. This supporting documentation is...
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Month: August 2014
What are Immigration Bail Bonds and How Do They Work?
One of the most important questions family members will have upon learning that one of their loved ones has been detained by the Department of Homeland Security is how to get them released. When an Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") officer arrests or takes...
Latest News on Immigration Reform 2014
In light of Congressional intransigence to move forward on passing comprehensive immigration reform, President Obama recently announced that he will take unilateral action to address the plight of millions of undocumented aliens here in the United States. An...
How to Renew an Expiring or Expired Green Card
When most people receive their permanent resident or green cards, they believe that they are finally finished with the immigration process (unless they intend on filing for naturalization one day). One thing that is often overlooked is that the green card bears an...
New Jersey Criminal Law and Immigration: Conditional Discharge May Help First-Time Drug Offenders Avoid Deportation
Individuals charged with minor drug offenses in New Jersey in municipal court may be offered an opportunity to apply for and receive a conditional discharge. For a non-US citizen, it is critical to always consult with immigration counsel first before doing anything...
What Crimes in New Jersey Qualify for the U Visa?
On July 15, 2014, USCIS recently released a Policy Memorandum pertaining to U visas. The Memo is entitled "Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013: Changes to U Nonimmigrant Status and Adjustment of Status Provisions." Among some of the important changes...
Status of Cases With The National Visa Center
Amidst all the controversy surrounding the influx of unaccompanied minors into the US, few people may have realized that the National Visa Center ("NVC") is undergoing major delays in visa processing. It seems that late last month, NVC attempted to remedy minor issues...
Who is the Best Immigration Lawyer in New Jersey?
I've talked about this subject before but it's worth repeating these days since everyone is always looking for the "best." It is important to understand that the term "best" is relative. Who is determining who is the best? Who is best for whom? This is such a...