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?
Category: Immigration Law
Supreme Court Decision Could Affect More Than 200k NJ Immigrant Residents
In June, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a decision that effectively set aside an executive order from President Obama that would have expanded the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and enacted the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA) program. The expansion of DACA and creation of DAPA would… Continue reading Supreme Court Decision Could Affect More Than 200k NJ Immigrant Residents
What’s the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA)?
The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) was an important amendment to the Immigration Nationality Act (INA). The CSPA helped alleviate some of the recurring issues stemming from those classified as children for purposes of immigration. Previously, under immigration law, an immigrant child under the age of 21 could “age out” of potential immigration benefits and,… Continue reading What’s the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA)?
Green Card Eligibility
There is no denying that the United States’ immigration system is intimidating and complicated by numerous and confusing laws. Many individuals who are lawfully present in the country are either legal permanent residents or eligible to obtain their permanent residency. Permanent residents are better known as having their green card. According to United States Citizenship… Continue reading Green Card Eligibility