As you navigate the family immigration system, you’re bound to face several challenges. But that’s OK. You can get out ahead of many of them to protect your interests and ensure that you and your family receive the immigration protection that you want. That said,...
Who is eligible for a green card?
To legally live and work in the United States on a permanent basis, you will need to obtain a Permanent Resident Card, more commonly known as a Green Card. According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, you may be eligible for a Green Card under one of...
Don’t make these errors when dealing with employment immigration
As an employer in the United States, you may need to utilize existing immigration laws to secure the talented workforce you want. The process can be daunting, though, fraught with almost indecipherable language and hard to understand requirements. That’s why you’re...
Avoid making these mistakes when applying for a visa
Obtaining a visa may be necessary for you to enter or remain in the United States. While this might also put you on a path to legal permanent resident status and even citizenship, our country’s immigration laws are extraordinarily complex. If you don’t know how to...
Don’t make these mistakes in your immigration case
U.S. immigration laws are notoriously complex, oftentimes leaving current and hopeful immigrants confused. Unfortunately, this confusion sometimes results in missed opportunities and denied applications, which could negate your or your loved one’s ability to secure...
The PERM program prevents employment-based visa abuse
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...