Category: Immigration Law

A determination of inadmissibility or deportability can have devastating ramifications for foreign nationals who are seeking entry into the United States or for non-citizens who would like to remain here. Simply put, a person who is deemed inadmissible cannot obtain a visa or green card to enter the United States, and individuals who are deemed… Continue reading Inadmissibility vs. Deportability

People born outside of the U.S. have dreamt of becoming American citizens for hundreds of years. The process of “naturalization” is what an individual must go through to become a U.S. citizen. This process is handled by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and once one of the officers in this organization approves a… Continue reading The Naturalized Citizen Process

A group of senators from Democrat and Republican parties who are working on a comprehensive immigration package believe they will be able to introduce a sweeping bill in Congress tackling the immigration issues, when the Senate returns to session after a two-week Easter break. Earlier the immigration talks had slowed down when the U.S. Chamber… Continue reading Is the Immigration Reform Near? Senators think, “Yes”

Bergen County, NJ – The recent release of about 50 immigrant detainees from the Hudson and Bergen County jails was the result of uncertainty caused by the looming budget cuts in the agency budget of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Those who were released in New Jersey and at other facilities around the country… Continue reading Looming Budget Cuts Cited as Reason for the Release of Immigrant Detainees