TPS for Haiti to End
This week, the Department of Homeland Security made an announcement regarding the Temporary Protected Status for Haiti. A decision was made to extend the date that the protection is effective until it terminates on July 22, 2019. Initially, it was set to end in January 2018 but has since been extended. The decision to end... Read More
Can visa holders get a drivers license in New Jersey?
One question that many people ask is in regards to their right to drive when they come to the United States on a visa. As long as you are a temporary visa holder in New Jersey and fall into one of the applicable categories, you are eligible to apply for a drivers license. In some... Read More
Criminal Convictions and Deportation
If you are arrested in New Jersey, and you are an immigrant, it can mean big trouble. An arrest can create issues for the immigrant and their status in the United States. In addition, their residency can be compromised due to the criminal offense. As a result of an arrest or criminal conviction, he or... Read More
The Basics of an Adjustment of Status
What is an Adjustment of Status? An adjustment of status is the process that an immigrant may use to apply for lawful, permanent resident status when they are physically in the United States. Through this process, an immigrant may avoid going back to their home country to complete the visa process to receive a Green... Read More
Current Immigration Bills in Congress: The RAC Act
Since the President of the United States withdrew DACA, Senators across the country have been working to try and come up with a plan that can help reform current immigration and protect immigrant who came here as children. One of the bills introduced earlier this year was the Recognizing America’s Children Act (RAC Act). The... Read More
What You Should Know About the K-1 a.k.a The Fiancé Visa
What is a Fiancé Visa? Love knows no borders. If you travel to another country and meet the love of your life, you may just be able to wed the love of your life in the United States and even change the immigration status of your future Mr. or Mrs. Fiancés who meet certain requirements... Read More
New Rule on Collection of Immigrant’s Social Media Information to go in Effect October 2017
The Department of Homeland Security Now to Collect Social Media Information on Immigrants The Department of Homeland Security finalized its plans to collect “social media handles and aliases, associated identifiable information and search results” from immigrants, permanent residents, and naturalized citizens. This new rule, published in the Federal Register last week, calls for the inclusion... Read More
November 2018 to Mark End of Temporary Protected Status for Sudan
The Department of Homeland Security recently determined that current conditions in Sudan no longer support their Temporary Protected Status designation. Benefits for beneficiaries of Sudan TPS are extended for 12 months to allow for a smooth transition. The deadline for the termination of the designation is set for November 2, 2018. How Should Current TPS... Read More
Is your Visa taking long? Long Processing Times & Delays May be the Culprits
If you have applied for a visa, it could be possible that the process is taking a very long time. In fact, you may be thinking that you’ve been waiting much longer than anticipated, and are wondering what’s with the long wait. The truth is, many immigration issues can take a long time to go... Read More
DACA Phase Out Announced
This week came a monumental announcement by the President’s administration regarding DACA, which is said to impact millions of American residents. The Department of Homeland Security will begin phasing out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which will eventually come to an end. Though the program isn’t going to end quite yet, it will... Read More