DoD Modifies Criteria for Expedited Naturalization of U.S. Service Members

  • DoD Modifies Criteria for Expedited Naturalization of U.S. Service Members
    DoD Modifies Criteria for Expedited Naturalization of U.S. Service Members
    The process of becoming a U.S. citizen is time consuming and riddled with legal hurdles. Most immigrants who wish to become a naturalized citizen must reside in the United States for at least five years, but there are several exceptions to this requirement, one of which applies to service members...
  • Green Card Holders Face New Hurdle to Enlist in U.S. Coast Guard
    Green Card Holders Face New Hurdle to Enlist in U.S. Coast Guard
    Effective Oct. 13, all lawful permanent residents who apply for enlistment in the U.S. Coast Guard will have to pass a Military Service Suitability Determination (MSSD) and National Security Determination (NSD). According to a memorandum issued by the Department of Defense, the DoD Consolidated Adjudications Facility (CAF) will administer the...
  • What are the Legal Consequences for Underage Drinking in New Jersey?
    What are the Legal Consequences for Underage Drinking in New Jersey?
    Elizabeth, NJ—In both Elizabeth, NJ as well as the entire state of New Jersey, a person must be 21 years old to legally purchase or consume any alcoholic beverage on a licensed premises.[1] While most people are aware of this law, underage drinking is rampant—the 2015 National Survey on Drug...
  • DoD Enhances Vetting Requirements for MAVNI & DEP Service Members
    DoD Enhances Vetting Requirements for MAVNI & DEP Service Members
    On Oct. 13, the U.S. Department of Defense issued a memorandum enhancing the vetting and monitoring requirements for service members who accessed under the Military Accessions Vital to the National Interest (MAVNI) Pilot Program. MAVNI is a program through which non-immigrants with critical skills are recruited into the U.S. military....
  • Will Your License Be Suspended After Your First DWI in New Jersey?
    Will Your License Be Suspended After Your First DWI in New Jersey?
    If you’re like most drivers in New Jersey, it’s hard to imagine getting by without the freedom to hit the road on four wheels. But if you’re facing DWI charges—even if it is your first offense—it is likely that your driver’s license will be suspended. (more…)