Immigration Law: Overview United States immigration laws are complex and confusing. Knowing a little bit about what factors affect the immigration procedure can go a long way in helping a non-citizen feel a little more comfortable about the entire process. Historically, U.S. immigration law has placed a strong emphasis on three goals: the reunification of families, welcoming a high-skilled workforce,…

What is an Asylum? If you’re an immigrant who is already in the United States and you fear returning to your country of origin due to the likelihood of persecution, you may qualify for asylum. Asylum is a form of legal protection for those who wish to remain in the U.S. and not be deported because that may endanger their…

Deportable Crimes If you are a non-citizen living in America, you may worry that trouble with law enforcement could result in a deportation. According to the Department of Homeland Security, a person convicted of a “deportable crime” can be expelled from the United States and barred from re-entering for a specified number of years. Here is a short guide to…

If you have ever been injured on the job, or know someone who has, you have no doubt heard about workers’ compensation. This system allows employees to recover their medical bills and lost wages if they are injured on the job, regardless of negligence by the employer. All employers in New Jersey are required to have workers’ compensation insurance. But…

It is a well known fact that the United States of America was built on immigration. Immigrants came from places like Ireland and Germany in the early 19th century and then others from Greece, Italy, Poland, Russia and Syria followed suit in the late 19th century. Fast forward to 2016 and there were 1.49 million foreign-born individuals that moved to…