Do You Need an Immigration Lawyer When Submitting a Citizenship Application?

A citizenship application is a procedure through which an individual can become a citizen of the United States. Because the citizenship application process may be complicated and time-consuming, it’s essential to seek the assistance of a qualified immigration lawyer. In this post, we’ll go over the stages involved in applying for citizenship in the United

Deportation Representation: How Can You Choose the Best Immigration Attorney?

Everything can feel like a whirlwind when you’re facing the prospect of deportation. It’s critical to have an experienced immigration lawyer on your side during this time. Immigration law is complicated, and navigating the legal system without assistance can be highly challenging. A qualified immigration attorney may make all the difference in the results of

Could You Benefit from a Section 245(i) Adjustment of Status?

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

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

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

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

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

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