When President Biden came into office, he sought to undo many of the Trump Administration's immigration policies. Immigrants to the United States thus need to anticipate possible changes in addition to what has already been done in New Jersey and around the country....
Parking tickets and driver’s license suspensions
Most people in New Jersey who have had their driver’s licenses suspended aren’t drunk drivers, speeders or people who were caught texting behind the wheel. In fact, a study from 2020 found that 90% of driver’s license suspensions weren’t instigated by traffic...
Immigrants are dealing with long delays for work permits
New Jersey and many other states are in the midst of a very serious work shortage. There are a number of reasons that are being cited as the cause of the issue, but the main remedy that normally applies in this case is being withheld: The immigrants who could solve...
How can you get a visa for your fiancé?
Do you need to get a visa to bring your fiancé to New Jersey? There are several ways that you can go about it, one of which is to secure a special non-immigrant visa. This is the type of visa that allows a foreign-born fiancé to come to the USA. It can then be...
Becoming a citizen
New Jersey is a popular area for immigrants to reach and settle in the U.S. because of its proximity to ports of entry as well as several major cities with job opportunities, networks of support, and other advantages. Taking the citizenship test is a key step in...
The shortsightedness of eyewitness testimony
It has been said that the eyes don't lie, but when it comes to eyewitness testimony in New Jersey, the outcome is not always crystal clear. When eyewitnesses are asked to choose suspects from a criminal lineup, there are factors other than their ability to recall...
Three ways to avoid deportation
The threat of deportation is a devastating turn of events for an immigrant living in the United States. This threat, however, does not necessarily need to come to fruition. By exploring all of the legal options available to you, you can increase your chances of...
What are the most common types of field sobriety tests?
New Jersey residents expect and deserve to feel safe while traveling. However, you can be pulled over by police and made to perform field sobriety tests if they suspect you’ve been drinking and driving. Walk and turn test One of the field sobriety tests a police...
Challenging a breath test
The Breathalyzer test that is administered after an arrest for suspicion of DUI is not an infallible measurement. Many New Jersey residents who are stopped under suspicion of DUI do not realize that even the machine viability can be contested in court. And in...
Tips for good co-parenting
If you share children with your former spouse, there is a good chance that you'll remain an active part of their lives after your divorce becomes official. This is because New Jersey family courts generally want children to have relationships with both of their...