You can apply for a green card in New Jersey or in your home country. This government procedure is known as consular processing. Here's what you need to know about it. Understanding consular processing Consular processing is the process of applying for a green card...
What to expect when you’re taking the citizenship test
Immigrants based in New Jersey who are looking to become naturalized citizens must prepare for the citizenship test. It’s important to know what to expect so that you’re ready. What is the naturalization test? The naturalization test is a requirement established by...
USCIS announces measures to fix backlog
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) department has announced a number of new measures. These are designed to remove the backlog that has been delaying immigration applications. The new measures will be of interest to you if you are planning...
How does the US immigration system work?
US immigration law has opportunities for family members, workers with valuable skills and refugees to move here. You can reside in New Jersey or any other state of your choosing, although you'll want to check the job market and living expenses of various places to...
Military members have a fast track to citizenship
Every year, thousands of resident aliens who have served in the United States military become U.S. citizens. If you are a military member living in New Jersey, you and your family may have a fast track to becoming American citizens thanks to your military service....
A guide to family immigration in New Jersey
Do you have family living in a different country, and you are looking for a way to bring them over to live with you in New Jersey? If so, then here's what you need to know about family immigration to the United States. What is family immigration? Family immigration is...
Crimes of moral turpitude and how they affect immigration
Immigrants in New Jersey should know that having a criminal background might hurt their chances at citizenship. It’s important to understand what happens with crimes of moral turpitude and immigration. What is a crime of moral turpitude? A crime of moral turpitude is...
The Biden administration immigration policy shift
The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 made a significant change away from the strict policies implemented by the Trump administration to deal with the constant flow of migrants appearing at the Mexico border. There has been a literal flood of new applicants wanting asylum...
Can you break the continuous residence requirement?
Applying to become a naturalized citizen of the United States can be a lengthy and complex process. There are a great many legal requirements that you will need to fulfill, one of which is maintaining a continuous residence within the country for a specified period of...
What is the fiance(e) visa and how does it work?
If you are the foreign fiance(e) of a New Jersey resident, you will want to obtain the fiance(e) visa. It’s important to know all about this visa and how it works. What is the fiance(e) visa? The finance(e) visa is the K-1 nonimmigrant visa. It’s the visa that...