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- The New Fingerprinting Requirement: What Every Noncitizen in New Jersey Needs to Know About Federal Registration Rules
Feb 3, 2026
As we move through 2026, many members of our community are noticing a significant shift in how the government tracks and monitors noncitizens. While the concept of alien registration has existed since the 1940s, the recent revival and modernization of these rules have created a new set of hurdles for families in Hackensack, Newark, and throughout New Jersey. At the Law Office of Nita Kundanmal, our team of dedicated NJ immigration lawyers is seeing a...Read More - T Visa Help After Human Trafficking: What It Is, Who May Qualify, and What Happens Next
Jan 9, 2026
If you have survived human trafficking, you may be carrying fear on top of everything you’ve already endured: fear of being deported, fear of retaliation, fear that no one will believe you, or fear that your family will be left behind. You deserve more than survival. You deserve safety, stability, and a future you can control. A T visa (T nonimmigrant status) is a form of immigration relief created to protect certain survivors of human...Read More - From DACA to Green Card: Long-Term Strategies For Dreamers In New Jersey and New York
Dec 18, 2025
If you are a DACA recipient, you already know what it means to live with uncertainty. On paper, DACA provides temporary protection from deportation and a work permit that must be renewed again and again. In real life, many Dreamers have grown up in the United States, built careers, started families, and made homes in places like New Jersey and New York. This is where life happens, but the legal footing underneath it can still...Read More - Top 10 Red Flags That Can Make You Inadmissible And How Immigration Waivers May Help
Nov 12, 2025
If you are applying for a visa or green card, the word “inadmissible” can feel terrifying. It sounds final, like a door has been shut. In reality, inadmissibility is a legal finding that can prevent someone from being admitted to the United States or from receiving certain immigration benefits based on specific facts in their history. Common triggers include unlawful presence, misrepresentation, certain criminal issues, or a prior removal-related event. When a consular officer, a...Read More - Journalists And Creators On The Move: Visa Options For Representatives Of Foreign Media
Oct 15, 2025
If you are a journalist, producer, photographer, podcaster, or documentary creator, you probably think more about storyboards and deadlines than visa codes. But the moment your assignment involves the United States, immigration rules become part of the story. Many international media professionals still assume they can enter on a tourist or business visa, or through visa waiver programs, to film or report. In most cases, that is not allowed. Under U.S. rules, foreign journalists and...Read More - Adjustment of Status Timeline
Sep 11, 2025
Adjustment of Status Timeline Applying for a change in your immigration status can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. It’s understandable to want an answer as soon as possible once you file for an Adjustment of Status (AOS) so you can permanently remain in the United States. Government processes are notoriously slow, however, so it’s important to be patient as you wait for a decision on your case. Here’s what you can expect in terms of...Read More - Are Work Visas Permanent?
Aug 13, 2025
Are Work Visas Permanent? If you’re interested in moving to the United States, you will need to think about the logistics involved. Tourists can visit on a short-term basis, but anyone who wants to work in the country long-term will need a work visa of some kind. There are many kinds of work visas, but not all offer permanent permission to live and work in the United States. Before you start the application process, it’s...Read More - Understanding Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) Status in the United States
Jul 7, 2025
Understanding Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) Status in the United States In the U.S., there is an immigration classification called Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) that provides humanitarian protection for certain minors. Under this federal law, if a child is the subject of a state court child custody proceeding and a parent (or guardian) who is also in the U.S. is granted sole custody, that minor may seek an SIJ determination in state court. Once that order...Read More