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Major Changes Criminal Justice System in 2017

November 23, 2016

…And What It Means to the Foreign National Immigration law and criminal law commonly intersect, as many non-citizens may be arrested and accused of criminal offenses. As a foreign national, the criminal justice system in New Jersey may be confusing and overwhelming. You may be placed in a jail cell and may not have any … Continue reading Major Changes Criminal Justice System in 2017 →

Per-Country Numerical Limitations for Immigrant Visas

November 15, 2016

United States citizens and lawful permanent residents have the right to petition the government for visas that would allow their family members to come into the U.S. Employers also have the ability to petition the government for visas that allow them to hire employees from certain foreign countries or to bring employees from foreign offices … Continue reading Per-Country Numerical Limitations for Immigrant Visas →

What is DAPA?

November 07, 2016

In late 2014, President Barack Obama announced that he was directing the Department of Homeland Security to not deport certain undocumented parents of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents who have lived in the United States since 2010. The program, known as Deferred Action for Parents of Americas, or “DAPA,” would not grant eligible individuals … Continue reading What is DAPA? →

Can a DWI with a Minor in the Vehicle have Immigration Consequences?

November 01, 2016

If you are a foreign national living in the United States, you may have some general understanding of the fact that a criminal conviction can have an impact on your immigration status. Of course, an immigrant who is lawfully in the United States will not get removed for offenses like speeding or even a “simple” … Continue reading Can a DWI with a Minor in the Vehicle have Immigration Consequences? →