“They Were Ashamed About Their Debt. Bankruptcy Gave Them a Second Chance.” This compelling headline from a recent New York Times article captures an important truth: Many people delay seeking bankruptcy relief due to shame or fear that it could harm their credit. However, as the article highlights, bankruptcy is often a critical step toward […]
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New DHS Process Promotes Family Unity and Stability
In a significant move to strengthen family bonds and enhance stability, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new process aimed at promoting unity and stability for families. This initiative, unveiled on June 17, 2024, reflects DHS’s commitment to addressing the needs of families in challenging circumstances, ensuring they remain together and secure. […]
DETAILS ON THE NEW IMMIGRATION EXECUTIVE ORDER
On June 18, DHS provided the following information: DHS will establish a new process to consider, on a case-by-case basis, requests for certain noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens: who have lived in the United States for 10 years or more. do not pose a threat to public safety or national security. are otherwise eligible to […]
LOS CÓNYUGES DE CIUDADANOS ESTADOUNIDENSES SERÁN ELEGIBLES PARA EL PERMISO DE PERMANENCIA TEMPORAL EN EL LUGAR Y EL POSIBLE CAMINO HACIA LA CIUDADANÍA ESTADOUNIDENSE
El presidente Biden anunciará hoy una importante acción ejecutiva para permitir que los cónyuges de ciudadanos estadounidenses que ingresaron a los Estados Unidos sin inspección soliciten un estatus conocido como Parole in Place que los protegerá contra la expulsión. Permítales solicitar una autorización de empleo y, lo que es más importante, una vez otorgada, permitirles […]
SPOUSES OF U.S. CITIZENS TO BECOME ELIGIBLE FOR PAROLE IN PLACE & POSSIBLE PATH TO U.S. CITIZENSHIP
President Biden will be announcing a major executive action today to permit spouses of U.S. Citizens who entered the United States without inspection to apply for a status known as Parole in Place which will protect them against removal. Permit them to apply for employment authorization and, most importantly, once granted, allow them to apply […]
USCIS Broadens and Prolongs Work Authorization for Hong Kong Residents Under DED
Hong Kong residents who are eligible can apply for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) until February 5, 2025. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today published a notice in the Federal Register concerning the extension and broadening of eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for individuals residing in Hong Kong. The notice also gives instructions […]
MILITARY PAROLE IN PLACE FOR NON-CITIZEN PARENTS OF U.S. CITIZEN CHILDREN WHO SERVE IN THE MILITARY
What is Military Parole in Place? Military Parole in Place (MIL-PIP) is an immigration benefit reserved for military members and veterans, whether alive or deceased, that grants spouses, parents, and sons and daughters’ temporary permission to be in the U.S. while they pursue permanent legal status. Those receiving MIL-PIP are eligible for work authorization and do […]
NEW JERSEY DRIVER’S LICENSE AVAILABILITY FOR NON-CITIZENS STARTING MAY 1st, 2021
Non-Citizens will now be able to apply for driver’s licenses in New Jersey. Starting Saturday, May 1, certain residents – including undocumented people – will be able to apply for New Jersey’s standard license, which is different from REAL ID’s, that are issued to lawful residents and are required to access federal buildings or fly […]
The Anatomy of a Last Will and Testament
The reading of the will makes a great scene in movies and television shows, with the family gathered around in an office hoping that their long-lost uncle remembered about them and bequeathed them money or diamonds. But as of 2020, fewer than one third of adults say that they have a will prepared. If you pass away […]
Mr. Detzky selected to receive the Sanford Radar Military Lawyer of the year Award
Mr. Detzky has been selected to receive the Sanford Radar Military Lawyer of the year Award by the New Jersey State Bar Association Military and Veterans Affairs Section. The award will be presented on April 18, 2020 at the Annual Military Law Symposium at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick. Stephen Hunter will […]