Section 245(i) Adjustment of Status is an immigration process that permits unauthorized immigrants to become permanent residents in the United States without leaving the country. As a general rule, illegal immigrants are not eligible to apply for lawful permanent residency in the U. S. through adjustment of status. As a result, many unauthorized immigrants in Read More
Immigration Law Blog
Applying for a Fiancé Visa: How Can an Immigration Lawyer Help?
Are you in a relationship with someone who is not a U.S. citizen and would like to be together in the United States? You may need to apply for a fiancé visa. This type of visa allows your partner to come to the U.S. so that the two of you can get married here. Applying Read More
Adjustment of Immigration Status: How Can You Get Help with the Process?
An immigrant in the United States can petition to modify their present immigration status through the Adjustment of Immigration Status process. This is also referred to as a Green Card application and implies you may be able to get a Green Card without traveling to your home country for visa processing. Adjustment of status is Read More
Katarina Zovinova Long, Esq. Has Joined The Firm As A Partner
We are happy to announce that Katarina Zovinova Long, Esq. has joined the firm as a Partner. Katarina brings with her over a decade of immigration experience as both an immigrant navigating the immigration system and as a dedicated and knowledgeable litigator. With the addition of Katarina Zovinova Long, Esq., we will continue to provide Read More
Immigration Relief for Victims of Domestic Violence
In the United States, many individuals are impacted by domestic violence with an estimated 10 million people suffering abuse by an intimate partner per year. People of all races, age groups, genders, sexual orientations, religions, education levels, economic status, and immigration status have been subjected to family or domestic violence. Domestic violence is not limited Read More
Previous Marijuana Charges Still Impact Immigrants Despite New Jersey Legalizing Cannabis
On February 22, 2021 Governor Phil Murphy signed the Cannabis Reform Bill into law, legalizing and decriminalizing marijuana for adults 21 years and older. While immigrants can be less concerned about being charged with possession or use of marijuana in the State of New Jersey going forward, immigrants with previous marijuana charges, regardless of whether Read More
Congress Introduces Bill to Provide Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Venezuelans and Provide a Potential Pathway to Obtaining Lawful Permanent Resident Status (Green Card)
On his last day in office, Former President Donald Trump issued a Memorandum deferring the removal of Venezuelans currently residing in the United States without immigration status. The details of the memo have been archived and can be viewed by visiting the following link. While Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) would allow immigrants to remain in Read More
New Jersey Driver’s Licenses for undocumented immigrants delayed due to COVID-19
On December 19, 2019, Governor Phill Murphy signed a new law that allows undocumented immigrants to obtain their New Jersey Driver’s Licenses. Unfortunately, due to the reduction in staff and logistical issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) was unable to implement this policy by the January 1, 2021 Read More
“Parole in Place” – Revival of Discretionary Options for Military Members and their Families by the Biden Administration
Parole in Place, also known as “PIP” is an immigration benefit, which allows certain immigrants who entered the United States unlawfully to apply for a Green Card, employment authorization (EAD), and/or to acquire lawful status based on their familial relationship with a U.S. military member. It is an exceptional immigration benefit which creates a pathway Read More
USCIS to Accept New DACA Applications as of December 7, 2020
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a statement on December 7, 2020, confirming that United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be accepting new Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival Applications (DACA). DHS released this statement following a ruling by Judge Nicholas Garaufis with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New Read More