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  • DHS Resumes Deportations to Haiti
    DHS Resumes Deportations to Haiti
    Newark, NJ- After temporarily halting deportations of unauthorized Haitian immigrants, the Department of Homeland Security announced on November 23, 2016, they would resume deporting Haitians and plan on expanding their efforts. (more…)
  • Mississippi District Judge Reprimanded for Delayed Rulings
    Mississippi District Judge Reprimanded for Delayed Rulings
    Newark, NJ- In court, a delayed ruling can leave a case to languish for months, sometimes years, which adds to the backlog experienced by many courts across New Jersey and the U.S. overall. Some delays are just part of the adjudication process, but some judges put off ruling for excessive...
  • USCIS Increases Filing Fees
    USCIS Increases Filing Fees
    Newark, NJ-Fees for immigration petitions and applications will increase significantly beginning December 23, 2016, the USCIS announced. Immigrants need to be aware of the changes if they are planning on filing for any immigration benefits or status. (more…)
  • Work Permits for Asylum Seekers Now Valid Longer
    Work Permits for Asylum Seekers Now Valid Longer
    Newark, NJ- If you are an asylum seeker and are granted work authorization, your work permit will be valid longer after a recent rule change. On October 5th, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that work permits for asylum applicants will now be valid for two years instead...
  • Change in California Law Can Result in A Felony for Prosecutors Who Withhold Evidence
    Change in California Law Can Result in A Felony for Prosecutors Who Withhold Evidence
    Newark, NJ- If you are facing criminal charges in New Jersey or anywhere, the outcome of your case depends on the body of evidence both the prosecution and the defense plan to share with one another, and present to the court. But sometimes evidence that is critical to the accused’s...