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...
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...
Proving the legitimacy of your marriage to immigration
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...
Which family members can you help to immigrate?
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...
How to effectively deal with the family visa backlog
For many individuals hoping to reunite with their loved ones in the United States, the family visa backlog has become a significant obstacle. The lengthy waiting times and processing delays can be emotionally taxing. However, if you're in New Jersey and looking to...
Green Card processes for spouses of deceased U.S. citizens
The death of a spouse is always a wrenching experience, particularly when it throws a non-citizen's pre-existing immigration plans into question. New Jersey residents who have gone through precisely this type of situation can attest to the fact that while there are a...
Requirements to sponsor a K1-Visa
New Jersey residents interested in having their fiancé immigrate to the US for marriage may benefit from learning more about the requirements to sponsor a K-1 visa. The K-1 visa, or fiancé visa, allows a U.S. citizen to bring a fiancé residing in another country to...
The impact of immigrants in Jersey City
Are you or a loved one planning to immigrate to the United States? If New Jersey is your destination, you'll need to know a few facts. The demographic of this area is changing due to immigration. How has immigration changed Jersey City? Family immigration to Jersey...
