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...
What is the DACA Program?
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA was created by former President Barak Obama to protect undocumented young people in New Jersey and other states from deportation. These Dreamers came to the US illegally as children. DACA provides an opportunity for them...
Boosting America’s economy with E-2 treaty investor visas
Irrespective of what state America's economy is in, bringing international investors to New Jersey and other US states is always a good idea. E-2 visa holders are those business owners from certain countries who invest a minimum of $100,000.00 in American commerce....
Cameroonians get temporary protected status
Deportation is a legal requirement that few immigrants in New Jersey want to face, as the heightened turmoil across the world has forced many to seek asylum in the U.S. whenever it is possible. Many factors can go into wanting to avoid a deportation order, including...
Absences could impact naturalization
Lawful permanent residents in New Jersey who want to become naturalized U.S. citizens must meet the continuous residence requirement to qualify for naturalization. They must have maintained continuous residence for five or more years before they file a petition for...
Process to hire a foreign worker in New Jersey?
Hiring qualified candidates for the job sometimes means expanding your search radius. If your company has thought about hiring someone from outside the country, you’re not alone. While there are more steps to hiring and sponsoring an employee from outside the United...