On June 16, 2017, The New York Times, as well as other major media, reported that President Trump was, in effect, continuing a temporary reprieve for “Dreamers.” Some have buoyantly interpreted this to mean that DACA will not be cancelled…
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The Supreme Court of the United States just recently issued an important decision regarding the acquisition of US Citizenship by children born abroad. In Sessions v. Morales-Santana, the high court ruled that the disparity in criteria applicable to t…
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In the middle of January 2017, USCIS released a Policy Memorandum concerning “The Role and Use of Interpreters in Domestic Field Office Interviews.” The new memo (PM-602-0125.1) standardizes guidance on the use of interpreters agency wide…
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One of the most pressing questions and concerns that a foreign national and concerned family members or friends have after a non-US Citizen is picked up by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) is how to secure that person’s r…
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The naturalization examination for US Citizenship can be an extraordinary intimidating process. Born US citizens take it for granted, but the idea of driving to an immigration office and appearing for an examination before a government officer is the…
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One of the most pressing and urgent concerns that undocumented individuals have is what will happen to them if they are stopped for driving without a license. Given the increase in enforcement under the Trump Administration, these fears are not unjus…
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In April of 2017, USCIS released special instructions for B-1/B-2 visitors looking to enroll in school. The bulletin clarifies that unless and until a change of status application (Form I-539) has been approved, it is not permissible for a foreign na…
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On September 6, 2013, Governor Chris Christie signed a new law into effect that implemented the Conditional Dismissal program in New Jersey’s municipal courts. Up until 2014, many first time offenders whose cases were heard in municipal court w…
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While proving extreme hardship is often the most critical part of getting a waiver case approved, it is important to remember that it is not the only part. It is easy to get so focused on proving hardship that one forgets or neglects to address the n…
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Late last week, Chief Justice Stuart Rabner of the New Jersey Supreme Court urged in a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly that courthouses be added to the list of “sensitive locations.” A sensitive location, according to…
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