Marrying a United States citizen does not guarantee a green card nor does it make qualifying for one automatic. Ever heard this myth? You’ve probably seen the story before in the movies and on TV: The hapless foreign hero falls for the lovely American heroine and only their wedding vows will save him from certain deportation. However, the Hollywood version…

A criminal conviction can destroy a person’s life long after they’ve paid their debt to society. With a criminal record, an individual may find it difficult to secure a good job, apply for certain state licenses, get student loans or even get housing opportunities. A felony conviction can also have other long-term consequences, such as causing the survivor to lose…

New data from the United States census shows a tremendous surge in New Jersey’s Hispanic population in every single county. New population estimates showed that from 2010 to 2014, the Hispanic population has grown in the Garden State from 1.6 million to 1.7 million compared to the rest of the state’s population which has remained steady at 7.2 million. Although…

Those who are awaiting United States citizenship play a years-long waiting game. During this time, they’re expected to learn all they can, follow procedures and obey all laws. The reality is that even the smallest of miss-steps can have a serious effect on your pursuit of citizenship. Below are two issues things that can derail, or at least delay, the…

Fourth of July is supposed to be a time of celebration, with Americans engaging in traditional celebrations that often include barbecues, pool parties and fireworks. It’s that last item – fireworks – that is making headlines in recent days as fireworks-related injury reports become national news. In Florida, professional football player Jason Pierre-Paul had his right index finger amputated after…