Employers in New Jersey and around the country are not always able to find job applicants with the skills and qualifications required to fill highly technical positions. H1-B, EB-2 and other employment-based allow employers to recruit qualified foreign workers to fill...
Afghans waiting for visas
The American Community Survey estimates that around 3,100 Afghan immigrants live in New Jersey. As of 2023, 840,000 Afghans living in Afghanistan have applied for a program created to help them come to the United States. This visa program is for Afghans who supported...
Does New Jersey immigration help or hurt the U.S. economy?
The New Jersey Office of New Americans says that almost 2 million immigrants and refugees live and work within the state. There has been some debate about whether immigration is good for the United States economy. One side argues that immigrants take valuable jobs...
New Jersey bill would allow Dreamers to become police officers
Lawmakers in New Jersey are considering a bill that would allow immigrants enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to become police or corrections officers. The legislation has been proposed to address a law enforcement hiring crisis in the...
TPS designations extended for certain nations
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced changes to its Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations. This will affect immigrants from Nicaragua, Nepal, Honduras, and El Salvador who live in New Jersey or anywhere else in the country. The change...
How to renew your DACA status
Many New Jersey residents benefited from the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals,” or DACA program instituted by President Barack Obama in 2012. While the Trump administration stopped accepting new applications in 2020, President Biden reopened the program under...
Thousands of “aged out” children are now protected
If you are going through the process of family immigration in New Jersey, you may be aware that children can "age out" of their parent's visa petition if they turn 21 while their case is still processing. This can create a devastating situation where the child is no...
Bringing your fiancé(e) to the United States: A step-by-step guide
If you're an American citizen in New Jersey and want to bring your foreign fiancé(e) to the U.S. to start a life together, you can follow the appropriate process of sponsoring your fiancé(e) for a K-1 visa. This allows them to enter the U.S. for 90 days, during which...
What is allowed and not allowed on a B2 business visitor visa?
Business visitors come to the United States and Jersey City, New Jersey, for various reasons. For example, they may be in the country to meet with customers, scout out new investment opportunities, or attend trade shows. Whatever the reason, if you are a business...
The naturalization process for individuals with disabilities
In order to become a naturalized citizen in the United States, applicants must go through a 10-step process. While the process can be lengthy and challenging for most people wanting to become New Jersey residents, it can be impossible for those who face health...
