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Immigrant Entrepreneurs And Consumers Add Billions To NJ Economy

By Edward Shulman, Posted on September 4, 2015December 18, 2019Posted in Immigration Law

Immigrants are integral to New Jersey's economy as workers, business owners, and taxpayers. In fact, immigrants make up more than 1 in 5 individuals living in the State of New Jersey. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, New Jersey has more immigrants than the population of the entire state of Nebraska. According to the Fiscal Policy Institute and the Immigration Policy Center, the 2014 purchasing power of New Jersey's Latinos totaled $46 billion and the businesses…

Read MorePosted on September 4, 2015December 18, 2019

The Shulman Law Group Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

By Edward Shulman, Posted on September 1, 2015December 17, 2019Posted in Immigration Law

National Hispanic Heritage Month is the period from September 15th to October 15th in the United States, when people recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate culture and heritage. Hispanic Heritage Month was initially approved by President Johnson in 1968 and it was formally enacted into law on August 17, 1988. September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence…

Read MorePosted on September 1, 2015December 17, 2019

What Is An L-1 Visa And What Are The Requirements?

By Edward Shulman, Posted on July 9, 2015December 17, 2019Posted in Immigration Law

The United States L-1 visa, also known as an Inter-Company Transferee Visa, is available to employees of an international company that has offices in both the United States and abroad. The visa allows qualified foreign workers to relocate to the corporation's U.S.-based office after having worked abroad for the company for at least one continuous year within the previous three prior to admission in the U.S. Importantly, the U.S. and non-U.S. employers must be related in…

Read MorePosted on July 9, 2015December 17, 2019

The Positive Immigration Impact Of The Supreme Court Decision On Gay Marriage

By Edward Shulman, Posted on July 7, 2015December 17, 2019Posted in Immigration Law

On Friday, June 26, 2015, in a landmark opinion, the Supreme Court officially ruled that same-sex couples can marry nationwide. When interviewed about the Supreme Court ruling in local press circuits, top immigration attorney Edward Shulman stated: "This is a monumental and historic decision. Not only is this a celebratory event for American gay couples but it also represents a significant civil rights victory for the immigration world since marriage affords U.S. citizens and permanent residents…

Read MorePosted on July 7, 2015December 17, 2019

Edward Shulman, Esq. Appointed As Chair To The Eoir Committee

By Edward Shulman, Posted on July 2, 2015December 17, 2019Posted in About Shulman Law

The New Jersey Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) announced today that Edward Shulman, Esq., of the nationally-recognized immigration firm, The Shulman Law Group, LLC, will be the 2015-2016 Chairperson of the EOIR Committee. EOIR stands for the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Under delegated authority form the Attorney General, the EOIR conducts immigration court hearings, appellate reviews, and administrative hearings. The main goal of the EOIR is to adjudicate immigration cases wherein the…

Read MorePosted on July 2, 2015December 17, 2019

Edward Shulman, Esq. Invited As Discussion Leader

By Edward Shulman, Posted on June 30, 2015December 17, 2019Posted in About Shulman Law

Thousands of lawyers focusing on the fundamentals of U.S. immigration law converge each year for the AILA Fundamentals of Immigration Law Conference, held for the tenth year by the top immigration experts in the United States. The conference is scheduled to take place on August 6-7, 2015 at the Lowes Miami Beach Hotel in Miami, Florida. Edward Shulman, Esq., head immigration attorney and founder of the Shulman Law Group, LLC, was invited as a discussion leader…

Read MorePosted on June 30, 2015December 17, 2019

Immigration Relief For Nepali Nationals

By Edward Shulman, Posted on June 12, 2015December 17, 2019Posted in Immigration Law

In the wake of the devastating earthquake that hit Nepal on April 25, 2015, the Nepali community is receiving special consideration in the form of immigration relief from the United States. In particular, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced several major immigration relief measures that may be available upon request to Nepali nationals impacted by the recent disaster. To begin with, a Nepali national currently in the United States may obtain relief…

Read MorePosted on June 12, 2015December 17, 2019

Navajo Nation Receives Eb-5 Immigrant Investor Funds

By Edward Shulman, Posted on June 3, 2015December 17, 2019Posted in Immigration Law

The Navajo Nation, the largest Native American tribal community in the United States which covers more than 27,000 miles over three states (Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah), is poised to become the first American-Indian tribe to exercise the EB-5 initiative in order to improve their economic plight and to revitalize their reservation. While the EB-5 program has been operating since 1990, it was not until President Obama's first term in office that Native American territories were…

Read MorePosted on June 3, 2015December 17, 2019

What Is An Eb-5 Investor Visa?

By Edward Shulman, Posted on June 1, 2015December 17, 2019Posted in Immigration Law

The EB-5 visa, also known as the Fifth Preference Immigrant Investor Program, was created by Congress in 1990, and provides a method for foreign nationals to obtain lawful permanent residence (e.g. a green card) if they are willing to invest money in the United States. Essentially, to obtain an EB-5 visa, an individual must invest one million dollars, or in some cases $500,000, in a certified U.S. job-creating commercial enterprise, creating or preserving at least 10…

Read MorePosted on June 1, 2015December 17, 2019

Obtaining A Green Card Through Marriage

By Edward Shulman, Posted on May 20, 2015December 17, 2019Posted in Immigration Law

United States citizens and permanent residents can sponsor spouses through a petition for a Green Card by marriage. In order to do so, both the petitioner and the beneficiary have to establish their eligibility, prove that their marriage is bona fide (legitimate), and compellingly demonstrate that it was not entered into for the sole purpose of obtaining immigration benefits. It is important to note that the application process varies depending on whether the petitioner is a…

Read MorePosted on May 20, 2015December 17, 2019