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What is a Permanent Bar?

March 01, 2017

Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), immigrants who are unlawfully present in the United States and who depart the country may be barred from returning for a period of time. Generally speaking, someone who was in the U.S. without a valid immigration status for 180 days to one year will be subject to a … Continue reading What is a Permanent Bar? →

Are There Travel Restrictions for Green Card Holders?

February 22, 2017

Only a week after his inauguration, President Trump issued an executive order that stirred immediate controversy and confusion for many immigrants. The order titled “Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States” blocked entry into the United States for immigrants from seven specific countries: Iraq Iran Libya Yemen Syria Sudan Somalia The … Continue reading Are There Travel Restrictions for Green Card Holders? →

President Trumps Executive Order

February 13, 2017

Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States [in English for Criminal Defense Attorneys]¹ First Level of Inquiry: What is your client’s status here? Does that client have a “Green Card”? Does that client have no status (snuck in, overstayed, etc.)? REMOVABLE UPON CONVICTION Green Card with CONVICTION No Status with CONVICTION CIMT (within … Continue reading President Trumps Executive Order →

Facing Charges of Aggravated Felony?

February 07, 2017

While anyone should take any type of criminal offense seriously, criminal convictions can have even more severe consequences for immigrants. Immigrants with certain criminal convictions can be detained and set for removal or deportation. This is especially the case if the conviction was for an aggravated felony. In New Jersey, allegations by authorities are traditionally … Continue reading Facing Charges of Aggravated Felony? →