Applying for Asylum in New Jersey

In order to be eligible for asylum, an applicant must demonstrate that she or he is a member of one of the protected classes (race, religion, nationality, political opinion or particular social group) and that there is a well-founded fear she or he would be persecuted if returned to his...

As a third-year immigration and asylum lawyer in Jersey City, New Jersey, I have worked on a variety of cases. Of them, it’s the asylum cases that always leave a lasting impression on me. I wanted to share a specific case that took me out of my comfort zone by...

On Sunday, February 3, 2019, while watching the Super Bowl, I got the notification like everyone else that “21 Savage”, aka Sheyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph had been detained by ICE. As an immigration attorney, my mind started racing as to what happened? Why? what WILL happen? How will this case effect...

JERSEY CITY, NEWARK, and ELIZABETH, New Jersey. In 2016, 32,000 people were arrested for marijuana possession, despite the ongoing debate about legalizing marijuana in New Jersey. According to the New York Times, New Jersey is considering legalizing recreational marijuana, but the debate has raised many questions about past enforcement efforts...

ELIZABETH, New Jersey. Have you been arrested for a DUI in Elizabeth, New Jersey? Under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(a) individuals can be arrested for appearing to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs, or if the driver is found to have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more....