On December 4, 2020, a US District Court ordered the Department of Homeland Security to restore the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program—otherwise known as DACA. For individuals who missed out the first time in 2012 and were unable to file initial...
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Citizenship History Test Changing After Dec 1, 2020 | New Jersey N-400 News
Applicants aspiring to become US Citizens should be aware that USCIS is changing the civics test. According to the latest policy alert, the updated test will be applied to any N-400 application filed on or after December 1, 2020. Applications filed before December...
TPS Is Not An Admission For Those Who Enter Without Documents | Adjustment
In a disappointing departure from the Sixth and Ninth Circuits, the Third Circuit recently published its position on TPS in Sanchez; Gonzalez v. DHS. In a precedential decision, the court held that TPS does not constitute an "admission" for purposes of adjustment of...
What To Expect At My Citizenship Interview During COVID-19?
Now that USCIS has begun rescheduling naturalization interviews in NJ that were previously postponed due to COVID-19, the natural question now is what to expect? Will things be drastically different?The most obvious change is that there will be noticeably less people...
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We established this blog to share stories and information about topics relevant to our practice. Our intent is to regularly provide posts highlighting legal issues of local, state and national interest that we think you will find interesting. Check back later for...
IBJJF Cash Prizes | How Does This Affect Jiujitsu Athletes on Visitor Visas?
This month, the International Brazilian Jiujitsu Federation (IBJJF) announced that it will now be awarding cash prizes to winners at the World Championships. Prizes will reportedly range from $4000 to $7000 for regular divisions, depending on the number of...
USCIS Closing Overseas Offices Means End To Direct I-130 Filing
Late last week, news broke that USCIS plans on closing its international field office division by the end of the year. The rationale behind this decision is purportedly to reallocate resources and manpower to handle the growing surge of asylum applications, but many...
How Does The Government Shutdown Affect My Immigration Case?
With the New Year, of course, there are always changes-unfortunately, not all good. In New Jersey, USCIS has already made the transition to its modernization campaign and eliminated self-scheduling of appointments through INFOPASS. Late last month, USCIS also...
Can My Visa Be Canceled For DWI?
It has become an increasingly alarming practice, now more than ever, for the Department of State to cancel or revoke a foreign national's visa while they are currently in the US. This is becoming a common policy, for example, if the Department of State receives...
Helpful Guidance for Brazilian Jiujitsu and MMA Athletes/Coaches Seeking Green Cards
Although not precedential, a very important decision regarding athletic extraordinary ability cases was recently issued that may provide further guidance to athletes making a career transition from competitor to coach. The case was decided by the Administrative...
