Big changes are coming to the H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visa program. Two U.S. government agencies are poised to roll out the welcome mat to thousands of international temporary workers in 2022. Therefore, employers in New Jersey and other U.S. states...
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The wait: A backlog for employment visas
Residents of Newark and other nearby areas of New Jersey may want to learn more about the need in the U.S. for immigrant workers. The backlog of approval for employment authorization is a problem. In some cases, people have to wait a year for an extension or approval....
Does a visa overstay negatively affect immigration proceedings?
An immigration visa is only valid for a set amount of time. When a visitor to New Jersey remains in the United States after the visa expires, the situation is known as an overstay. Not everyone procures a visa for tourism, either. The person may intend to emigrate to...
What does an immigration sponsor do?
You know that becoming an immigration sponsor is a very important decision in New Jersey. You also know that the task comes with certain responsibilities. However, like many new sponsors, you're not sure what exactly these responsibilities are. If that's you, keep...
Basics of the family preference immigration program
U.S. immigration policy has been changing over the years, and the changes may affect immigrants hoping to move to New Jersey or already living there and looking to gain a change in visa status. One program allows relatives of United States citizens to receive...
Crimes of moral turpitude may lead to visa denial or deportation
In New Jersey, crimes of moral turpitude — also known as CMITs — may affect your immigration status and visa procurement process. However, not all offenses are treated equally. The nature of the crime and when you committed it may weigh heavily in negotiations. What...
What family members are eligible for immigration petitions?
U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents in New Jersey may intend to bring their relatives to the United States. Immigration law allows for family petitions, but federal laws govern family-based immigration options. The petitioner's status as a citizen or LPR and...
What are the naturalization requirements for permanent residents?
Immigration status in the United States is a complex legal matter, and the path to citizenship in New Jersey or any other state is a long and involved process. Once you become a lawful permanent resident, you are approaching the end stages of naturalization. There are...
Issues Dreamers are encountering
Dreamers in New Jersey have been left in limbo as the battle over the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program continues. While many young people who have DACA status hope to be granted a path to legal citizenship, several obstacles remain in their path with few...
Affirmative vs. defensive asylum: What’s the difference?
There are two different types of asylum in New Jersey: affirmative and defensive. U.S. immigration law is very specific about the difference between these two types of asylum, but it can be difficult to understand how they both work without a clear explanation. This...