New Jersey Criminal Defense and
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Lubiner, Schmidt & Palumbo is a full-service immigration law firm based in Cranford, New Jersey, handling immigration matters nationwide. We represent individuals, families and businesses. Alan Lubiner served as an Immigration Officer and Attorney for the Immigration and Naturalization Service for more than five years. He also served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney assigned to special prosecutions and assisted in the drafting of immigration legislation for the Select Commission on Immigration in Washington, D.C. Mr. Lubiner and the Firm represent both individuals and companies in all types of immigration matters including non-immigrant (temporary) and immigrant (green-card) visas, changes of status, students, priority workers and extraordinary ability aliens, citizenship and deportation matters.

Lubiner Schmidt & Palumbo provides exceptional legal counsel to individuals and companies to develop appropriate strategies to facilitate to their immigration needs. Whether working with companies or individuals, the caliber of immigration services, the proactive approach to each individual case, and cutting-edge technology, ensures a smooth experience for all of our clients.

Our firm has reputed and experienced business visa lawyers who assist corporate clients in obtaining temporary and permanent immigration status for their executive, managerial and professional employees in virtually every visa category. We also represent individuals, who, because of their extraordinary ability in their fields, or because of their substantial investments in the United States, do not require corporate sponsorship to immigrate. We advise our clients about the best short-term and long-term strategies to obtain a business visa in the USA for their specific needs. Our US business immigration attorneys counsel them on a wide range of business immigration visas, including:

• B-1 visa for Business visitors, Domestic Employees, Academics, Researchers and Students
• E-1/E-2 visa for Treaty Trader/Investor
• E-3 visa for Australian specialty workers
• H-1 Employment based visas
• H-3 trainee visa
• I visa for Journalists & Members of the Media
• J-1 visa for Exchange Visitor, Academics, Au-pairs, Interns
• L-1 visa for Intra-company transferees
• O-1/2 or P-1/3 visa for Persons with extraordinary ability in Sciences, Arts, Education, Business or Athletics
• R-1 visa for Religious Workers
• TN (Treaty National) visas under North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Our firm specializes in family-based petitions, marriage-based adjustment of status and the necessary waivers to overcome excludability issues which may arise during the course of the application process. We are also experts in securing temporary K and V visas to allow couples to be together in the U.S. while their green card status is pending.

Student visas are one of the most popular means by which young people enter the United States on a temporary basis. The appropriate categories are: F-1 (academic students), M-1 (vocational students) and J-1 (exchange students). The attorneys at Lubiner Schmidt & Palumbo can assist you and your family to maintain your status, obtain work authorization in certain circumstances and assist you when something goes wrong with your status.

Permanent Residency, also referred to a “green card” or immigrant visa, allows entry into the U.S. with the intention of staying. Green card holders can work at any job in the United States. There are two major ways to obtain your permanent resident status-Consular Processing and Adjustment of Status. Consular processing is the process for individuals located outside the United States with an approved visa petition to obtain their immigrant visa at the U.S. consulate abroad so they may enter the United States as a permanent resident.

Adjustment of Status is the process for individuals already located in the United States. These individuals do not need to leave the U.S. to obtain a visa, rather they adjust their status to that of a lawful permanent resident.

Not sure which category applies to you? Not sure if you qualify for either category? Give us a call or send us an email with your information and we will reach out for a consultation to determine if you are eligible to receive Legal Permanent Resident Status.

Naturalization is the method that the USCIS uses to grant citizenship to citizens or nationals of foreign countries once they have met all of the congressional requirements laid down in the Immigration and Nationality Act.

In most cases, an applicant for the naturalization process must be a permanent resident (green card holder) before filing. Naturalization can only be granted in the United States with the exception of certain U.S. military members and their dependents.

If you are unsure if naturalization is the appropriate route for you, it is advisable to have a naturalization lawyer assess your circumstances.

If you are not a United States Citizen and have been arrested and jailed, there is a very real possibility of Immigration placing a hold or "Detainer" on you in order to determine your status and possibly take you into immigration custody, where you will be further detained — even if you have already posted your criminal bail. You may thereafter be served with a Notice to Appear and compelled to appear in Immigration Court where the government will seek to remove you. If you or someone you know is in this type of situation, it is crucial that you have the best legal representation you can afford. In many instances, an "alien" in immigration proceedings has less rights than a criminal defendant. Retaining a tough, smart legal team that knows its way around the courts and knows how to deal with local judges and immigration prosecutors can make an appreciable difference between whether you are deported or allowed to stay.

The Diversity Lottery provides immigration visas/green cards to individuals who are under-represented in the overall mix of immigrants coming to the United States. Each year several million people apply for a visa under this program.

Lubiner, Schmidt & Palumbo was founded in 1984. Since that time, the immigration attorneys at the firm have successfully handled thousands of immigration matters for individuals, families and businesses.

Lubiner, Schmidt & Palumbo’s business immigration department handles all areas of business immigration including, but not limited to, the following types of visa types: H-1B, L-1, Green Card cases including EB-1 (including extraordinary ability and outstanding researcher petitions), EB-2 , (including advanced degree alien and national interest waiver applications), labor certification applications, doctors and nurses, and B-1/B-2 extensions. We not only handle all of these matters but also represent clients in appeals and motions to reopen these matters.

Due to our experience and longevity in the field of Immigration law practice, Lubiner, Schmidt & Palumbo has had the privilege of assisting and witnessing the legalization of generations of family members. We have assisted the parents, grandparents, children and grandchildren of our clients to come to and legalize in the United States. We have accomplished this not only through our legal expertise in immigration law but also our caring service and personalized attention to each matter.

If you or a loved one is seeking permanent resident status in the U.S., it is important to have a highly experienced and knowledgeable immigration attorney on your side. At Lubiner, Schmidt & Palumbo, our accomplished legal team has helped thousands of clients achieve their dream of becoming U.S. residents and citizens. To learn more about our services and to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact us by email or by dialing 908-709-0500. We can help you through every step in your journey to permanent U.S. residency.

Before going to LS&P Lawyers, I consulted 3 immigration law firms and all of them told me they can't help me and will not be responsible for me being deported back to the Philippines. At LS&P Lawyers, the attorneys told me that I will get my green card and showed me the legal basis. I felt greatly relieved and a new hope emerged. I'm so thankful to God for this blessing and commend LS&P Lawyers because I am now a green card holder. Conrado B.

For many foreign citizens seeking permanent residence in the U.S., the path to becoming a green card holder can be overly-complicated and tedious, requiring years of dedication and significant financial investment. However, consulting with an experienced and knowledgeable immigration lawyer from the very beginning can help eliminate these complications. There are countless regulations and exceptions that may prevent the success of your application, but the NJ immigration law firm of Lubiner, Schmidt & Palumbo has the years of experience and up-to-date knowledge of U.S. immigration law necessary to help our clients avoid any missteps. Contact us to discuss your circumstances and eligibility for permanent residency during a consultation. We are committed to providing efficient legal representation to individuals and families throughout the immigration process.