Immigration help for clients across New Jersey
Immigration law is federal, so the same core rules apply whether you live in New Jersey or New York. The practical details can differ: which immigration court or USCIS office handles your case, which federal appeals court's decisions apply, and how New Jersey criminal and family law interact with your immigration status.
Usher Law Group assists New Jersey residents with immigration matters. The firm does not have an office in New Jersey. Its New York office is at 1600 Sheepshead Bay Road, Suite 203, Brooklyn, NY 11235, and services are offered in English, Russian and Spanish.
Immigration matters we handle for New Jersey residents
- Removal defense. Representation in immigration court and applications for relief. See deportation defense.
- Detention and bonds. Requests for release from ICE custody. See immigration bonds.
- Asylum and related protection. See New Jersey asylum.
- Visas. Family, employment, investor and humanitarian visas. See New Jersey visas.
- Family-based green cards. Petitions for spouses, children, parents and siblings. See family-based immigration.
- Employment-based immigration. Including H-1B, L-1, O-1 and TN status and employment-based green cards. See employment and investor immigration.
- Consular processing. Immigrant visa cases for relatives or workers abroad.
- Naturalization. See citizenship.
- DACA renewals. Whether USCIS processes new DACA requests depends on ongoing federal litigation, so check current USCIS guidance.
- Delayed applications. Federal lawsuits to push USCIS to decide long-pending cases. See writ of mandamus.
What is different for New Jersey cases
- Immigration court. EOIR operates immigration courts in New Jersey, but the court assigned to your case depends on your address and whether you are detained. Your hearing location and attendance instructions depend on the court assigned to your case. Review your hearing notice and confirm current information through EOIR.
- USCIS appointments. USCIS sends an appointment notice naming the location for any biometrics or interview. Biometrics are usually taken at an Application Support Center, and USCIS decides whether an interview is required.
- Federal appeals. Petitions for review from immigration court cases completed in New Jersey go to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. New York cases go to the Second Circuit. The two courts do not always read immigration law the same way, which can affect strategy.
- State criminal cases. New Jersey criminal statutes are different from New York's, so the immigration analysis of a New Jersey charge must be done under New Jersey law. If you face a New Jersey criminal charge, your New Jersey criminal defense lawyer and an immigration attorney should coordinate before any plea. See crimmigration.
- State family law. Custody, support and protective orders are governed by New Jersey law, which differs from New York law. Orders in these cases can matter in immigration cases, so tell your immigration attorney about them.
How to get started
- Collect every notice you have received from USCIS, ICE, EOIR or the State Department.
- Bring your passport, I-94 record, green card or work permit, and any prior applications.
- If you have ever been arrested in any state, bring the court dispositions.
- Write down key dates: entries, exits, hearings and filing deadlines.
To discuss a New Jersey immigration matter, contact Usher Law Group for a free initial consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Does Usher Law Group have a New Jersey office?
No. The firm's New York office is at 1600 Sheepshead Bay Road, Suite 203, Brooklyn, NY 11235. Immigration law is federal, and the firm assists New Jersey residents with immigration matters.
Which immigration court will hear my New Jersey case?
It depends on your address, whether you are detained, and EOIR's assignment. Review your hearing notice and confirm current information through EOIR's court listing and case information portal.
Is immigration law different in New Jersey than in New York?
The federal immigration statutes are the same, but New Jersey cases are reviewed by the Third Circuit and New York cases by the Second Circuit, and state criminal and family laws differ. These differences can affect strategy.
Can a New Jersey criminal charge affect my immigration status?
Yes. The immigration effect depends on the exact New Jersey statute and the outcome of the case. Have an immigration attorney review the charge before any plea.