One area that people often overlook in assessing the viability of their immigration cases is the impact of any previous applications. Just because their present situation may make them eligible for adjustment of status or consular processing does not necessarily mean...
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How to Speed Up or Expedite My Work Permit Application
One of the most frustrating aspects of immigration practice is dealing with government delay-something which, more often than not, is a given these days. Family adjustment of status cases used to relatively quick, but we have noticed a significant lag in processing...
What if I don’t make enough for the Affidavit of Support? | I-864
In nearly all family based immigration cases, the petitioner must execute an I-864 Affidavit of Support form. The "affidavit" is essentially a contract between the sponsor and the US government that the sponsor has sufficient income to maintain the intending immigrant...
Understanding the Two Visa Bulletin Charts | Newark and Mt. Laurel Adjustment Issues
Late last year, the Department of State began issuing two visa bulletins. Notwithstanding the potential benefits of the new chart, the two charts have caused a lot of confusion within the immigrant community. With all the retrogression going on these days, it is...
Best Immigration Tips: Do Not Travel While Green Card Case Pending
The best rule of thumb regarding travel during the pendency of your green card case is not to do so. We have seen a number of individuals unknowingly sabotage their adjustment of status applications by traveling outside the US without taking the proper precautions....
K-1, Marriage Visa, and K-3: What’s the Difference? | Visa Lawyers NJ
Because immigration is arguably just as esoteric and incomprehensible as the tax code, it is not surprising that there still remains a lot of confusion over K visas and marriage spouse visas. Here is a brief, but certainly not comprehensive, primer on what some key...
What Happens When Citizenship Is Denied? Newark and Mt. Laurel Appeals
In order to apply for Naturalization, one needs to complete the N-400 application. Contrary to popular belief, however, one does not automatically become a citizen upon submission of the application. The applicant will be summoned to appear for a naturalization...
What If I Don’t Pay the Immigrant Visa Fee? | $165 Green Card Fee
We have noticed that there is still some confusion regarding the USCIS immigrant visa fee and where it is paid. Especially amongst the Gujarati Indian community (fostered through misunderstanding or sometimes through deliberate deception by "agents" not licensed to...
New I-864 Sponsorship Guidelines for I-864 Released
Last week, USCIS released the 2016 HHS Poverty Guidelines. As expected, the numbers have risen slightly. It is critical to look at the most current poverty guidelines for each year, as they determine whether a sponsor will be able to demonstrate sufficient income to...
Can I Bring An Attorney To My Immigration Interview in NJ?
Transcript of our latest video on Youtube.Some people are unaware that an attorney is allowed to be present during a naturalization interview or marriage interview. There are unfounded concerns that attorneys will not be allowed in or that the presence of a lawyer...