A couple of months ago, we wrote about USCIS slowly making the transition to electronic based filings. On May 22, 2012, USCIS launched the ELIS program. As of now, individuals who establish an ELIS account may file Form I-539, Application to Change/E…
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Congratulations to partner Attorney Angie Garasia on being elected to the Executive Board of the New Jersey Chapter of The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). AILA is a national association of attorneys and law professors dedicated to th…
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Dharun Ravi’s sentencing hearing is being held today in New Brunswick. Mr. Ravi is the ex-Rutgers student who was convicted of bias intimidation, invasion of privacy, as well as hindering charges after his roommate Tyler Clementi committed suic…
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Just yesterday, the House of Representatives moved in an ultra reactionary and restrictionist fashion to pass HR 4970 by a vote of 222 to 205. HR 4970 is a bill that undermines and practically eviscerates the protections of the Violence Against Women…
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Just yesterday, the House of Representatives moved in an ultra reactionary and restrictionist fashion to pass HR 4970 by a vote of 222 to 205. HR 4970 is a bill that undermines and practically eviscerates the protections of the Violence Against Women…
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USCIS recently announced that Somalia has been re-designated for TPS or Temporary Protected Status. TPS for nationals of Somalia will be extended from September 18, 2012 through March 17, 2014. For those who already have TPS status, the re-registrati…
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In an interesting development, the Supreme Court of the United States has decided to hear arguments and issue the final word on whether the decision in Padilla vs. Kentucky applies retroactively. As we have blogged about earlier, Padilla vs. Kentucky…
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Those with H-1b status might be interested in knowing that the New Jersey Motor Vehicles Commission recently issued new guidance for individuals seeking to extend their driver licenses after having filed for an extension. If an extension for H-1b sta…
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Last Saturday, Partner Angie Garasia participated again in Rutgers Citizenship Day over in Newark. For anyone interested in pursuing or learning whether he or she is eligible for naturalization, we encourage you to check these information sessions ou…
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There is an excellent Questions and Answers available on the USCIS website regarding the Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers, which to date, is still not yet in effect. At this stage, USCIS is encouraging the public to submit comments. The comment…
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