Going through a divorce is a difficult process. It is made even more difficult when questions arise such as which one of you gets to keep the house in a divorce, or if either of you get to keep the house. The first question that needs to be answere...
View moreThe start of the pandemic proved financially difficult for many people. As more people became unable to work, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order 106 in order to protect tenants from being removed. This order was signed into place to ensure t...
View moreFor attorneys, it is important to get licensed in a particular jurisdiction before they can start practicing. Beyond that jurisdiction, the attorney is not allowed to practice unless he is admitted ‘pro hac vice.’ In this blog, we will understand wh...
View moreIf you are convicted for violating the above conditions, it can result in a legal hearing and deportation. And that’s when your immigration status is jeopardized under crimmigration. It is when criminal defense intersects with the U.S. immigration ...
View moreIf the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) has ordered “removed” or “deported,” then non-citizens of the United States may file a Petition for Review (PFR) with the Circuit Courts. Several jurisdictions do not give immigrants the right to appeal a dec...
View moreSubstantial administrative processing delays in government could be very disappointing, particularly in the immigration context. Moreover, what one can experience could be more than just disappointment when it comes to delays since some life-changing...
View moreIf you are in the United States on a non-immigrant visa, such as a B2 tourist visa, F1 student visa, or non-immigrant investor visa, you are not allowed to stay in the country after the visa expiration period. However, you can apply for an extension ...
View moreHave you been married to a U.S. citizen or a Green Card holder, and residing in the country on an immigration visa? Planning to end the nuptial mutually? Filing an uncontested divorce may be an ideal option for you and your partner. In this blog, we...
View moreAre you a medical graduate seeking entry into the U.S. under a Graduate Medical Education program? Or you are considering immigration to the U.S. as a doctor, and want to live & work in the country? ...
View moreThe Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan brings relief to working families all across the United States in a historic tax benefits plan. Currently, most families across the country are getting $250 or $300 every month automatically without do...
View moreUSCIS has announced that they are expanding their premium processing service for individuals who are filing Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, and are seeking a change of status to F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or J-2 nonimmigra...
View moreFamily law refers to the set of regulations and rules that apply to different issues related to family. If you have a difficult relationship with your spouse or if there is a dispute regarding the inheritance of your ancestral property you need to c...
View moreIf you are in the United States as an immigrant or nonimmigrant, you should have an understanding of how the immigration system works. This month, we will discuss the immigration court and its role in the immigration system....
View moreThe United States of America is one of the most preferred destinations for foreign nationals to immigrate to the country and get U.S. citizenship. However, the immigration law in the United States is remarkably complex and several complications may a...
View moreIf you are applying for a job in the United States or a credit card, you’d probably be asked for your Social Security Number or SSN. Now, you would ask what is SSN and why you need one. In this blog, we will discuss what is Social Security Number an...
View moreThe Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) addresses the significant issue of “aging out” that many foreign national children faced in the United States immigration system. The term “child” is specifically defined in immigration laws as a person who is b...
View moreNon-profit organizations have lately become an integral part of the modern American culture. They are legal entities that operate for a social, public, or collective benefit – and not exclusively with the objective of profit-making. However, the stru...
View moreAs we have begun using our smartphones as an extended organ where we keep most of our private conversations, pictures, and tools, we acknowledge that our phones contain highly individualized aspects of our lives. Some of us do also keep our confident...
View moreIn the realm of immigration law, the U-visa stands as a beacon of hope for individuals who have endured the trauma of criminal victimization. Established as part of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act in 2000, the U-visa is a power...
View moreU Visa is best defined as a new opportunity to start afresh for those who have already suffered mental and physical trauma. For instance, people who have been a victim of assault, physical torture, sexual harassment, extortion, or fraudulence can app...
View moreHabeas corpus, or the “Great Writ” is a legal procedure that allows an individual in custody to challenge unlawful imprisonment or indefinite detention. The U.S. Constitution underwrites habeas corpus as a fundamental right to safeguard individual fr...
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