The naturalization examination for US Citizenship can be an extraordinary intimidating process. Born US citizens take it for granted, but the idea of driving to an immigration office and appearing for an examination before a government officer is the…
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Last month, the New York Times reported the conviction of Rosa Maria Ortega, a lawful permanent resident who was sentenced to a shocking eight years in prison for voting illegally in 2012 and 2014. From the article, it appears that Ms. Ortega was bro…
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Most individuals will, at some time or another, be issued a traffic ticket. Although most generic infractions do not normally invoke deportability concerns, traffic violations are nevertheless offenses committed in violation of the law. In New Jersey…
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Many prospective applicants for naturalization are under the mistaken impression that they may choose where to be examined for citizenship. While naturalization is a federal matter, there are nevertheless specific rules regarding which district offic…
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USCIS recently supplemented its Policy Manual with a new section of false claims to US Citizenship. Few people realize that out of all the grounds of inadmissibility, making a false claim to US citizenship is one of the most devastating. Except under…
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Until recently, most visitors to the United States used to be provided with an I-94 Arrival-Departure Record upon admission. The I-94 is a white card that is usually affixed to the passport and bears an entry date, class of admission, and date of sta…
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USCIS recently expanded the I601A program to make a wider class of people eligible. Although this is absolutely wonderful news, it remains crucial for individuals to ensure that they are in fact, eligible before applying. Not only is the I-601A a tim…
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One of the reasons why naturalization is so special and coveted in New Jersey is that unlike most other states, USCIS makes every effort to administer the Oath and provide the Naturalization certificate the same day to applicants who have been approv…
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Following up on the heels of our last post, the Third Circuit of Appeals issued two precedential decisions affirming a denial of US citizenship to two different parties who had acquired their permanent residency through false statements or fraud. The…
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In order to apply for Naturalization, one needs to complete the N-400 application. Contrary to popular belief, however, one does not automatically become a citizen upon submission of the application. The applicant will be summoned to appear for a nat…
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