There is an abundance of information out there on the internet. One can virtually learn about anything one desires on practically any subject. However, not everything you read out there is accurate or reliable. Here are some great sites that I person…
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For an illegal or undocumented alien, sometimes the ramifications of a New Jersey arrest arising out of an alleged criminal act are more harmful than the penal consequences of the act itself. By this point, most if not all serious criminal defense pr…
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One of the more pressing concerns that some undocumented or illegal aliens in New Jersey have is whether they may pursue workers compensation claims. Many people are understandably concerned that due to defects or problems in their immigration status…
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The immigration laws can be especially strict. Under certain circumstances, an individual applying for a green card or immigrant visa may actually be barred or prohibited from permanent residence due to some problem, whether it be a criminal convicti…
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While Cancellation of Removal is perhaps the most sought after form of relief in Immigration Court, it is an extraordinarily complex and labor-intensive application that is often misunderstood. First, respondents (people facing removal proceedings) s…
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One of the most common predicaments that lawful permanent residents encounter are inconsistencies between what their names are and what names are reflected on their “green cards.” This may happen, for example, when an individual who becom…
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The Crime of Harassment (NJSA 2C:33-4) While harassment is not technically a “crime” in New Jersey, it is nevertheless classified as a criminal offense and codified under Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes. Harassment is a very common cr…
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The Supreme Court has finally ruled on “priority date retention” issue raised by differing interpretations of a provision within the Child Status Protection Act, also known as the CSPA, for short. Unfortunately, the ruling does not favor…
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Foreign nationals charged with drug-related crimes in New Jersey need to be aware that there may be consequences that extend far beyond the criminal penalties associated with the offense. In the immigration context, a conviction for a crime that invo…
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The new form to renew Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (otherwise known as “DACA”) is now out. The I-821D (version 6/04/14) will be used to process both initial as well as renewal applications. What is Deferred Action? DACA is an ex…
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