What is Parole in Place? Parole in Place (PIP) is a humanitarian immigration policy that allows immediate family of active duty military personnel who might not otherwise qualify to apply for permanent residence here in the US, to do so by “par…
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Form N-400 is the application for naturalization. If the applicant successfully passes the examination and clears all the necessary background checks, he/she will become a United States Citizen. While everyone who files an application anticipates bei…
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One of the more common crimes that occur in New Jersey is the offense of shoplifting. Shoplifting is a criminal offense codified in NJSA 2C:20-11, and the penalties can be very severe. Shoplifting is considered a crime of the second degree if the ful…
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An individual who knowingly enters into a fraudulent marriage for purposes of evading the immigration laws may be criminally prosecuted. Under Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 275(c), such an individual “shall be imprisoned for not…
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People who charged with minor crimes in New York are sometimes offered an alternative disposition called an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal (“ACD”). This type of offer generally arises when the crime is charged is a misdemeanor…
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There is a new bill making its way through the New Jersey Legislature that, if signed into law, would make New Jersey one of a select group of states to offer driving licenses to those who do not have lawful immigration status in the United States. T…
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One of the main components of the naturalization test is the civics exam. Did you know that if you are over the age of 65 and have been a permanent resident for at least 20 years, you may elect to study the following 20, instead of the possible 100,…
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In March of 2014, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued an important precedential decision that has significant ramifications for aliens held in prisons and jails pursuant to detainers placed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (…
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How to Get a Green Card Through Adjustment of Status-New Jersey Immigration Lawyer What is adjustment of status? An adjustment of status petition is a process by which an alien files for permanent residence from within the United States. This is in c…
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While many people who are not US Citizens are increasingly aware that they ought to seek the advice of an immigration lawyer prior to entering a plea to a criminal charge, they may not necessarily be asking the right questions to their immigration la…
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