Blog Category | Immigration

If your green card interview has been scheduled, you have put a lot of effort into getting to this point, which can put considerable pressure on you in relation to the interview. The good news is that being honest and consistent is the best approach. Applicants are often denied green...

Yes, survivors of domestic violence can apply and petition independently for immigration status or housing protections under the Violence Against Women ACT (VAWA). VAWA is an important landmark 1994 federal law that affords key legal and financial protections and support for those who survive domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or...

The marriage-based green card is the most common path toward permanent legal residency, and there is no cap on the number issued. To qualify, however, you must be married to someone with legal eligibility, and your marriage must be bona fide rather than a means of obtaining a green card....

Green cards are the gold standard of legal permanent residency, and marriage is a primary legal pathway toward obtaining a green card. Immigration is governed by federal law, but New Jersey has its own laws governing marriage in the state, so the two are intertwined. When a foreign national obtains...

Family court proceedings in NJ can affect immigration petitions, applications for certain immigration benefits, and, in some situations, issues relating to lawful permanent resident status. These proceedings involve family law matters, such as divorce, child custody, domestic violence restraining orders, child support, and adoption proceedings. If your family court case...

Divorce doesn’t automatically end your immigration status, but it can affect pending green card applications, conditional permanent residence, family-based immigration petitions, and future naturalization in some situations. The impact depends on where you are in the immigration process and your specific circumstances. If you’re thinking of divorcing your spouse, reach...