The short answer, at the risk of being overly simplistic, is that there is no effect. Expungements, in general, are often very useful to individuals who have pled or been found guilty of criminal offenses; however, it does not vitiate the effect of s…
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One very common type of criminal offense that is frequently charged in New York is the offense of Disorderly Conduct. It is found in Section 240.20 of the New York Penal Law. It is defined as follows: A person is guilty of disorderly conduct when, wi…
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Theft of Services is a common criminal offense charged in New Jersey given that the statute covers a broad range of criminal conduct. Some people may be surprised to learn conduct such as evading or willfully failing to pay transportation fare is pot…
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One of the more pressing concerns that individuals who file for their parents’ permanent residence have is whether their aging parents will qualify for medical assistance from the government. As we all know, the cost of health care in this coun…
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One of the core requirements for naturalization is a showing of good moral character (“GMC”) during the statutory period, which in most cases, is five years. Any criminal conviction or even arrest during that period could potentially affe…
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What type of visas are available? There are generally two types of visas for individuals who live abroad and wish to come to the United States as foreign students. For those who wish to attend an academic institution at a college level (and sometimes…
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Tax problems potentially can affect one’s eligibility for citizenship. In fact, the newly revised N-400 application has additional questions relating to taxes including the following questions: 6. Do you owe any overdue Federal, State, or local…
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For individuals seeking to pursue permanent residence in the United States, the eligibility requirements of Section 245a of the Immigration and Nationality Act (“INA”) must normally be satisfied. While Immediate Relatives of United States…
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In light of the Supreme Court’s watershed decision, Padilla vs. Kentucky, criminal defense attorneys are now obligated to properly counsel their foreign national clients as to the immigration consequences of a conviction. In cases where the con…
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Some people are under the misimpression that United States Citizen and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) charges a fee to download an immigration form. It is important to understand that the forms themselves are free and may be downloaded fr…
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