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 nat…
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One of the most frequently issued traffic citations issued in New Jersey is a charge of violating Title 39:3-10. This ticket is often referred to as “Unlicensed Driver.” Unfortunately, for the undocumented population, this is a very commo…
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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 “ag…
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Permanent residents who file for their unmarried sons or daughters over the age of 21 are often dismayed and disappointed to learn-only after it is too late–that their petitions may be jeopardized by the marriage of their children. How and why…
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The Board of Immigration Appeals (“BIA”) issued an important precedential decision last month regarding sibling DNA test results. The decision is Matter of RUZKU, 26 I & N Dec. 731 (BIA 2016). The holding basically establishes that di…
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Every year there is a Presidential election, USCIS generally experiences a surge in N-400 applications for naturalization. 2016 will likely prove no different. If anything, there may be unprecedented numbers of lawful permanent residents applying to…
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Last week, the Third Circuit issued an important precedential decision regarding the “stop-time rule” and cancellation of removal. In Orozco-Velasquez v. Attorney General, the Court held a defective Notice to Appear (“NTA”) di…
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One very common misunderstanding regarding marriages in India is the legality or validity of certain ceremonies. In general, the United States will recognize, for immigration purposes and otherwise, marriages abroad provided that the marriages perfor…
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A District Court out of Minnesota recently issued a significant decision regarding the eligibility of those who hold Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) to adjust status in the US notwithstanding a prior lack of entry. This case, Bonilla v…
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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 suff…
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