More than any time in recent memory, applicants who have filed for their green cards based on marriage are receiving distressing correspondence from USCIS in the form of a Request for Evidence or a Notice of Intent to Deny. If you are a couple in New…
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What is the difference between the June 2025 immigration policy and the November 2025 green-card review policy for immigrants from the 19 Travel Ban countries? June 2025 Policy- Entry Restrictions In June 2025, the administration issued a sweeping pr…
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By Paris Lee, Immigration Attorney at Lee & Garasia, LLC, Metuchen, NJ Serving Middlesex County, Edison, Metuchen, Woodbridge, Iselin, and surrounding communities Understanding the Naturalization Timeline For many of our clients here at Lee &…
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Immigrating to the United States is a dream shared by many, but navigating the legal landscape without an immigration attorney can be daunting. For residents of New Jersey looking for a knowledgeable New Jersey immigration lawyer to help them, having…
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Adjustment of status is a process that allows individuals who are already in the United States to apply for lawful permanent resident status, commonly known as a green card. To be eligible for adjustment of status, an individual must, in general, mee…
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In a startling reversal of policy, USCIS is reverting to an older practice of treating individuals under TPS (Temporary Protected Status) who travel on advance parole as being inspected and admitted upon return for purposes of adjustment of status. T…
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In a welcome change to how the government adjudicates green card renewal cases, USCIS has announced a new policy update with respect to I-751 cases. Under the new protocols, the agency will be scrapping a Trump era policy that required interviews for…
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If you want to come to live in the United States and intend to be a lawful permanent resident, you will need to pay fees for your visa and other parts of the immigration process. Green cards have different costs depending on the kind of applicant. Fo…
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Being a lawful permanent resident gives you a more secure status than a temporary visa can. Visas eventually expire, requiring you to leave the country. With your permanent resident card or green card, you can stay in the United States indefinitely,…
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USCIS recently announced a new policy change that should benefit permanent residents who need to prove their status while their renewal applications are pending. Starting this month, the agency will discontinue issuing the extension stickers that are…
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