Family Immigration

Each year, U.S. citizens seek to reunite with immediate family that lives abroad. Whether it is a spouse or a child, if they are a resident of a foreign nation, they must go through the legal process to lawfully enter the United States. and remain in the country to...

The immigration system in the United States is notoriously complex. A seemingly simple mistake can lead to poor outcomes that deny you or your loved one the immigration status desired. This, in turn, can keep you and your family apart. You don’t want that to happen,...

Family immigration is a journey that can be both hopeful and uncertain. The dream of reuniting with family members in the United States is a driving force, but the path to reaching this goal can have obstacles. Several factors can stand in the way of an application,...

Some of the most heart-rending case in immigration law involve Americans who have met the person whom they wish to marry but then run into legal roadblocks while trying to bring that person to America. The best approach is to learn the basic procedures of the...

For people in New Jersey who have come to the United States from another country, there will be a sense of relief when they have gotten their Green Card and can stay legally. However, just because they have gotten their Green Card does not mean their dealings with the...

When an American falls in love with someone from another country, the storyline is typically that the couple gets engaged and the foreign fiancé comes to the United States on a fiancé visa to get married. Although this is a common way to maintain the relationship in...

New Jersey occupies a unique position with respect to the waves of immigrants currently falling on America’s shores. The federal Constitution limits New Jersey’s ability to legislate in favor of these immigrants, but the legislature keeps trying. In January, Gov. Phil...

If you are legally married to a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident in New Jersey, you may be eligible for a marriage green card. Many people have heard of “green card marriages” or marriages that are not based on a real relationship, but rather, take...

Many immigrants hope their loved ones can follow them and start a new life together as a family in the United States. However, there are important limitations to family-based immigration. Immigrant visas Before a foreign national can seek permanent residence in the...

Some immigrants arriving in New Jersey received their U.S. visas by going through consular processing. You use this route for lawful entry if you are still in your home country. To pursue the status of a lawful permanent resident upon entering the United States, you...