Many immigrants settle in New Jersey and have families. Prenatal care is an essential part of health for pregnant people and their babies. A recent study revealed that pregnant immigrants face inequities in prenatal care. Immigrants most impacted The study, conducted...
The Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor runs the permanent labor certification program, also referred to as PERM. The purpose of the PERM program is to ensure that U.S. citizens are not passed over in favor of foreign nationals when...
Applying to be a permanent resident in the United States is more commonly referred to as getting your green card. If you're applying for a green card in New Jersey and have never heard of adjustment of status, it may be helpful to have a basic understanding of what to...
There are several different types of visas with which people who are not U.S. citizens can enter New Jersey. The IR-2 visa is designed for the children of U.S. citizens who do not live in the country. The requirements of the visa are that the person who will enter the...
Most immigrants staying in New Jersey have probably heard how lengthy the process of getting a green card is. The time can vary depending on many factors, including your location and delays in your application. What’s the main factor in wait time? Usually, there’s a...
The threat of deportation is a very real concern for any foreign national living in the United States. Deportation is the physical removal of a non-U.S. citizen from the United States for violating an immigration law. The United States deports persons who are in the...
The constant flow of asylum seekers entering the US against a backdrop of backlogged applications demands change, one that the USCIS in New Jersey is up for. Even urgent applications are processed according to an established schedule. Furthermore, the bipartisan...
Many people in New Jersey immigrated to the United States with the hope of becoming life-long residents. Fortunately for those immigrants, if you live in the country long enough, you may be eligible for naturalization. This refers to the process that grants people...
During the height of the pandemic, many U.S. consular and visa services were suspended around the world. This introduced additional delays for many New Jersey families dealing with the immigration system. Not only was international travel itself far more sparse and...
New Jersey residents might breathe a little easier with the recent decline in arrests and deportations. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers shifted their focus to more serious offenses under the new administration. The numbers dropped about 28% in 2021,...