TPS is an acronym for the Temporary Protected Status program. Under this program, which Congress created, the United States can designate the nationals of certain countries as eligible to receive TPS status. The United States may designate countries in active armed...
Don’t make these errors when seeking a K-1 visa
If you’re engaged to a U.S. citizen, then you may have the ability to secure a K-1 visa. This immigration status allows you to travel to the United States to marry your soon-to-be spouse. Once your marriage is finalized, then you’re able to seek lawful permanent...
Can your fiancé’s child live in the U.S. as well?
Bringing your fiancé to the United States is an exciting step towards building your life together. But what if your fiancé has a child? Many couples wonder if they can bring their fiancé's child when they immigrate. The good news is that U.S. immigration law provides...
Filing a writ of mandamus to force USCIS to issue a decision
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...
What causes immigration delays?
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,...
What are the common hurdles to family immigration approvals?
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,...
How to obtain a fiancé visa in New Jersey
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...
People who have a Green Card can petition for family members
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...
Understanding the basics of the spousal visa process
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...
Gov. Murphy signs legislation improving immigrants’ rights
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...