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...
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...
3 ways in which immigrants do better than U.S.-born citizens
The current political conversation tends to demonize immigrants and refugees for various reasons. Although unsafe people can come from any place, the truth is that most immigrants have an appreciation and respect for America and the opportunities the country brings,...
How to secure a green card
A green card functions as a permit that allows a person from another country to work and live permanently in the United States. A person with a green card has much less to worry about as far as deportation. The card also grants the person more rights and...
Undocumented immigrant taxes and the Earnings Suspense File
In various news reports, we often hear that undocumented immigrants are a drain on taxpayers. However, there is another side to these stories, and it involves payments that end up in the Earnings Suspense File at the Social Security Administration.Unknown taxpayersThe...
Am I eligible for U.S. citizenship?
Many people seek U.S. citizenship, but the eligibility requirements are specific and not everyone meets them. It is important to understand the basics of who is eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship before you start the process.There are several paths to obtaining...
