by josebastarrika | Jun 30, 2020 | Immigration
On June 22, 2020, President Trump issued a proclamation suspending the issuance of certain employment-based temporary visas to the United States. The Proclamation also extended the President’s April 22, 2020 order, which suspended the entry of certain immigrants...
On behalf of Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano, L.L.P. | Apr 21, 2020 | Immigration
Love knows no bounds, sometimes not even geographic ones. Some New Jersey residents will fall in love with a person who is a citizen of another country and will want their foreign-citizen fiancé to come to the U.S. to marry. However, in order to do so, the...
On behalf of Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano, L.L.P. | Apr 1, 2020 | Immigration
Many states and localities across the country adopted sanctuary laws where these jurisdictions do not cooperate with federal authorities and their enforcement of laws effecting immigrants. Following a recent federal appeals court ruling, the US Supreme Court may...
On behalf of Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano, L.L.P. | Oct 3, 2019 | Immigration
For many people around the world, the United States is a beacon of hope. They often strive to achieve the American Dream — a life that will hopefully be safer and have a better standard of living. However, the process for being able to legally live — and...
On behalf of Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano, L.L.P. | Apr 18, 2019 | Immigration
Any number of issues can negatively affect a New Jersey immigrant’s legal status. Visa expiration, lack of proper documentation and criminal convictions are several of the most common issues that prompt complications in an immigrant’s ability to remain in...
On behalf of Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano, L.L.P. | Mar 21, 2019 | Immigration
People all over the world look at the United States with hope. It is often the place they plan to move to as they work toward a happier, safer life. As a result, they move to places like New Jersey and other areas around the country. Their ultimate goal is to seek...
On behalf of Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano, L.L.P. | Jul 8, 2018 | Immigration
The wait time to hear back on a citizenship application can vary. As of the end of 2017, there were 725,000 people waiting to become U.S. citizens, including over 30,896 in New Jersey. Many people are taking a second look at the current immigration process to...
by Bastarrika, Soto, Gonzalez & Somohano, L.L.P. | May 30, 2018 | Immigration
Policy regarding what types of public services undocumented immigrants can access vary from state to state. Recently, a change to New Jersey law was passed that allows for undocumented immigrant students to apply for financial aid as students. Under the new policy,...
