Jersey City Deportation Lawyers

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Both legal and illegal immigrants may be subject to deportation for a variety of circumstances from Jersey City New Jersey.

Preventing Deportation from Jersey City New Jersey

Most persons are deported or removed after an arrest for an unrelated criminal charge. Being in the United States without authorization can also be sufficient for deportation or removal. If you have been arrested or face deportation under other circumstances from Jersey City NJ, you should become acquainted with your rights.

You May Be Deported from Jersey City NJ

Both legal and illegal immigrants may be subject to mandatory deportation for committing particular crimes in Jersey City, NJ.

Violent felonies and most drug charges can be grounds for deportation or removal. Misdemeanor crimes of moral turpitude, such as theft or fraud, also may be grounds for deportation or removal. Contesting deportation or removal is feasible.

Those who seek asylum in the United States, and those who have lived in the U.S. for more than 7 years may be able to prevent being deported or removed. Often times, many cities and states have "safe harbor" laws that allow offenders not to be reported to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unless directly required to by Federal law. You can present your case today and Jersey City NJ Deportation lawyers will go over your situation and provide you a plan of action.

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Life in Jersey City

Jersey City is a place rich in culture, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Located between the Hudson River and Upper New York Bay, Jersey City is situated right across from Lower Manhattan. Although Manhattan is known for wonderful attractions and high tourism, Jersey City is filled with historic neighborhoods, museums, shopping malls, and beautiful city parks.

For all those history-lovers out there, you can book a cruise to Ellis Island, visit Harsimus Cemetery, or tour the Underground Railroad and experience the footsteps of many escaped slaves. If shopping is your forte, visitors can shop till they drop! Jersey City is home to ten major shopping districts filled with large department stores, contemporary boutiques, and specialty stores. For those who love museums, Jersey City has many museums that highlight the city's history and art. However if visitors would just like to relax and soak in the beauty, Jersey City has many beautiful city parks. Two of the most famous parks are Liberty State Park and Leonard Gordon Park.

Alongside the beautiful parks is the city's beautiful waterfront port of entry. The waterfront port runs about 11 miles long and truly is a site not to miss! Many major corporations and industries have found a home along this beautiful waterfront. In fact, the Goldman Sachs building stands at 238 meters and is one of the 200 tallest buildings in the world. Goldman Sachs is not the only Fortune 500 Company to be located in Jersey City. Major corporations such as Chase Manhattan Bank, Charles Schwab, and Merill Lynch have also found a home in Jersey City.

To top it off, Jersey City has one of the most diverse populations in the United States. Known as a "Tapestry of Nations," the city is home to Jewish, Italian, Cuban, Filipino, Polish, Indian, Irish, Puerto Rican, Dominican, African, Arab, and Asian communities. Therefore, visitors will be introduced to many cultures and ethnicities when visiting this wonderful place. Such a population, rich with many ethnicities and cultures, is also rich with a variety of different professionals. There are many attorneys who practice in all areas of law in Jersey City. Not only are many major law firms located in Jersey City, but the city also has a number of small to medium sized law firms. Undoubtedly, any legal issue that you have can be resolved by the many competent attorneys who call Jersey City their home.

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