Permanent Residency Tips

Do you need help obtaining your permanent resident status? Read these permanent residency tips and give us a call today.

Proving Extreme Hardship During a Waiver Application

• Extreme hardship must be established by the US citizen, not the foreign-born spouse.
• Financial and physical hardships can be taken into review.

Being Sponsored for Citizenship While Not Living in the US for 8 Months

As a New Jersey Immigration Lawyer, I was recently asked if a man could sponsor his 17  year old daughter who was living in Mexico for the past 8 months.

• You must be at least 18 years old to be eligible to file for citizenship (naturalization).
• You must reside in the US for at least three months.
• This process will take four to six months.

Translating Your Documents for an Embassy Interview

• As a New Jersey Immigration Lawyer, I am often asked if a person interviewing at the US Embassy should have their documents translated.
  • It is necessary to translate your documents, including birth certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce judgments to english.  These translated documents must be certified.
  • The National Visa Center reviews to determine if someone has the proper paperwork needed for their interview.

  Replacing a Lost Naturalization Certificate

Replacing a Lost Naturalization Certificate

As a New Jersey Immigration Lawyer, I am often asked how to replace a lost naturalization certificate when wanting to sponsor a relative.

• The Naturalization Certificate is replaceable but takes up to a year to replace.  You must fill out a N-565 form.

Do you need help obtaining your permanent resident status? Contact our New Jersey Immigration Lawyer to guide you.