Immigration Development for New Jersey Drivers with H-1Bs

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… Read More
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Rutgers Citizenship Day

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… Read More
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Questions and Answers for Provisional Stateside Waivers

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… Read More
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123 illegal immigrants arrested by ICE in New Jersey

According to the Associated Press, more than 100 illegal immigrants were apprehended in New Jersey last week as a result of a recent sweep by ICE, or Immigration and Customs Enforcement. According to Mr. Tsoukaris, the vast majority of those caught h… Read More
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TPS for Syria

USCIS has just announced the designation of Syria for TPS or Temporary Protected Status. The dates for registration and actual procedures have yet to be announced but it is anticipated to be published very soon in the Federal Register. We will post m… Read More
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BIA Ruling on Grandfathering Requirements under 245i

There is a new Board of Immigration Appeals precedential case regarding adjustment of status under 245(i). The case is Matter of Svetislav, 25 I&N Dec. 717 (BIA 2012). Anyone applying for adjustment of status under section 245(i) certainly needs… Read More
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Georgia's Anti-Immigrant Law and Effect on Education

Last year, Georgia passed extremely anti-immigrant legislation in the form of HB87. Under the Georgia Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011, it is considered a crime to transport as well as harbor undocumented people. The law, patter… Read More
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Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Facility Info

As we informed you last year, there is a new detention facility in New Jersey. The Delaney Hall Detention Facility is located at 451 Doremus Avenue in Newark, New Jersey. For concerned friends and family members, visitation hours are as follows: Mond… Read More
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New Jersey Supreme Court issues ruling on Immigration Based PCRs

Just yesterday, The New Jersey Supreme Court just handed down a decision in the consolidated cases of Gaitan and Gouldbourne. In a very simple nutshell, the court decided that Padilla vs. Kentucky announced a new constitutional rule of law that does… Read More
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Reminder: Do Not Use the Old I-693 Medicals

Our office recently blogged about the new medical forms I-693. It is extremely important that applicants for adjustment of status remember to remind their doctors to use the new form. USCIS has already in some cases issued a Request for More Evidence… Read More
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