For many undocumented immigrants, the ability to drive legally is just as, if not equally, as important as the ability to work. Unfortunately, depending on which state the person lives in, getting a driver’s license legally may be next to impos…
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Green Card holders and those who are not citizens need to be aware of the serious consequences of a Refusal To Submit to Breath Test. In New Jersey, an individual suspected of driving while intoxicated who refuses to take a breathalyzer test may be c…
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How to Prepare for a Green Card Marriage Interview In nearly all cases, marriage-based adjustment of status cases for permanent residence requires an interview at the local district office. The main purpose of the I-130 interview is to verify the …
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One of the hidden pitfalls that lawful permanent residents often overlook when considering how to preserve their immigration status is taxes. Most green card holders are aware of the risks of traveling outside for an extended period of time, but few…
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On Thursday, January 29, 2014, Attorney Paris Lee of Lee and Garasia, LLC, will be conducting an immigration seminar for the general public. The seminar is hosted by the East Brunswick Public Library and runs from 7pm to 8:30pm. The library is locate…
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Permanent Residents May Need to Get an I-551 Stamp in Their Passports. It is not uncommon these days for permanent residents to have to travel while their green cards are currently in the process of being renewed. The obvious question, then, becomes…
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The basis and foundation of our democratic form of government is the right to vote. Voting is one of the most important tools Americans have to influence the policies the government implements. One of the most significant rights of American citizens…
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Under most circumstances, anybody who files an N-400 application for naturalization would want to see it through to its end. In order to become a citizen, the applicant must attend an interview at the local district office where he or she will be tes…
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Lee and Garasia, LLC: Howell Satellite Office (inside the Levinson Axelrod Building) Starting in January 2015, we will also be seeing clients out of our satellite office in Howell, New Jersey. The Howell location is conveniently located inside the Le…
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The rules regarding whether an alien is subject to mandatory detention are found within the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), particularly Section 236(c). Under section 236(c), mandatory means what it says: the individual must be taken into cust…
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