Employers in New Jersey often have to sift through hundreds of job applications to find the right person to fill an open position. Sometimes, an employer may seek to hire someone from outside of the United States. In such cases, employers must follow business...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Choose clothing carefully for your immigration interview
Emigrating from another country to New Jersey or elsewhere in the United States can be an exciting yet stressful experience. Especially, if you have a significant language barrier, you might feel confused or overwhelmed as you try to acclimate to a new culture or...
Do you know what to expect at the naturalization ceremony?
If your application for naturalization as a citizen of the United States is approved, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS, will schedule you to appear at a naturalization ceremony.This will be an exciting and meaningful event. Here is what...
Talk to an immigration attorney before accepting a plea deal
If a judge or jury convicts you of certain offenses, you may spend time behind bars. Accepting a plea deal is often an effective way to minimize the potential consequences of a criminal charge. Still, while a plea may help you settle a criminal matter, it may not be...
