La firma de Perez, Perez & Perez, P.C. provee servicios legales en todo aspecto de leyes inmigratorias. Perez, Perez & Perez, P.C. representa clientes con peticiones a base de Familia y Patrones, Naturalización, Practica Consular y Visas de No Inmigrantes a base de patrocinio corporativo. El Sr. Pérez personalmente acompaña a clientes a las entrevistas ante el Buró de Ciudadania y el Servicio de Inmigración.

Perez, Perez & Perez, P.C. se ha establecido como litigador en todo tipo de casos complejos de inmigración, compareciendo ante Tribunales de Inmigración en los Estados Unidos.  Los abogados de Perez, Perez & Perez, P.C. han argumentado por clientes en New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Texas, Arizona, y California.

Perez, Perez & Perez, P.C. en su profesión representa clientes con Apelaciones de Peticiones de Visas ante la Junta de Apelaciones de Inmigración, Unidad Administrativa de Apelación, y con la Junta de Certificación de Labor de extranjeros. Al igual que con apelaciones de fallos del Tribunal de Inmigración. Perez, Perez & Perez, P.C. Apela fallos a los Tribunales del Partido Judicial de los Estados Unidos, Tribunal de Apelación del Segundo y Tercer Circuito de los Estados Unidos y el Tribunal de Apelaciones de los Estados Unidos para el Noveno Circuito.

Si usted tiene preguntas o le gustaria hacer alguna averiguación con respecto a las Leyes Inmigratorias de los Estados Unidos o de como le pueden afectar a usted, Perez, Perez & Perez, P.C. está preparado para asistirle. Estamos centralmente localizados en Newark, New Jersey, a segundos de la Terminal de Trenes de Newark Penn Station, servicio de autobus, y autopistas principales.

El personal de Perez, Perez & Perez, P.C. es afluente en Español y Português.

John D. Perez, Esq. 

El Sr. Pérez, hijo de inmigrantes de España, esta ejerciendo leyes desde 1987. El Sr. Pérez, quien es afluente en Español, recibió su grado de William Paterson College en New Jersey. El despues siguio a la Universidad de Bridgeport en Connecticut donde recibió su grado en leyes.

El Sr. Pérez, fué aceptado a la Asociación de Abogados de New Jersey, y tambien puede ejercer leyes ante los Tribunales de Inmigración de los Estados Unidos, Junta de Apelaciones de Inmigración, Tribunal del Partido Judicial Federal de los Estados Unidos, Tribunal de Apelación de los Estados Unidos Tercer y Segundo Circuito, Tribunal de Apelación de Estados Unidos para el Noveno Circuito y Tribunal Supremo de los Estados Unidos.

El Sr. Pérez es un miembro activo en la cumunidad de leyes de inmigración y es reconocido como un experto en el campo. El es un miembro activo de la Asociacion de Abogados (“AILA”) y en la actualidad  es Tesorero del Chapter de New Jersey. El Sr. Pérez recientemente fué nombrado mentor por AILA donde el dedica tiempo asistiendo a otros practicantes de leyes con respecto a aspectos dificiles en Leyes de Inmigración. El Sr. Pérez ha hablado en varias presentaciones de leyes de inmigración, incluyendo una en la cual se le pidió que educara e informara a Jueces Superiores del Condado de Passaic en la Reunion Annual, acerca de aspectos relacionados con Extranjeros Criminales. El Sr. Pérez, tambien hizo una presentación en el Condado de Essex en la Oficina del Defensor Publico acerca de varios aspectos inmigratorios. El Sr. Pérez fue unos de los presentadores en la Asociación de Abogados Federales, Sección de Leyes Inmigratorias durante un Symposium de Asilo y Procedimientos en Key Biscayne, Florida.

Direcciones De la Oficina:

Desde el Tunel Holand:

Despues del Tunel, hacer una corta izquierda hacia Boyle Plaza/14th Street y continuar hasta 14th St., 14th St., se convierte en U.S. 1&9 South. Tomar la salida de Wilson Avenue, hacia Newark, voltear a la derecha a Wilson Ave. y proceder hasta Wilson Towers.

Desde el Puente George Washington y el New Jersey Turnpike Sur:

Tomar el New Jersey Turnpike salida 15E hacia Newark/Jersey City. Hacer una corta izquierda para U.S. 1&9 South rampa hacia Raymond Boulevard. Seguir U.S. 1&9 South hacia el Aeropuerto Newark. Tomar la salida de Wilson Avenue hacia Newark. Voltear a la derecha a Wilson Avenue, y proceder a Wilson Towers.

Desde Paterson/Area de Passaic y la Ruta 21 Sur:

Continuar en la Ruta 21 Sur hacia Newark. Voltear a la izquierda a Raymond Boulevard. Voltear a la derecha East Raymond Plaza. Voltear a la izquierda a Market St. y hacer una izquierda rapida a Ferry Street y procedera a Wilson Avenue.

Via Penn Station y Transportacion Publica:

Por favor notar que al salir de Penn Station en Newark, NJ, transportacion via transito de N.J. est" disponible por la calle Ferry St. a nuestra oficina localizada en Wilson Ave. 

Immigration Law Practice Areas and Legal Definitions

The laws and procedures related to United States immigration are complicated and require a skilled immigration lawyer to properly navigate through the process. The New Jersey Immigration Lawyers of Perez, Perez & Perez, P.C. fight for the rights of those detained by Immigration & Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) or served with a Notice to Appear in Immigration Court.  Our firm also zealously pursues petitions for family-based and employment-based legal permanent residence. 

Citizenship & Naturalization:

Whether you are filing forms because you were a child born abroad to one or two parents who are U.S. citizens, filing for natural or adopted children born abroad, or if you are applying for U.S. citizenship by naturalization, it is in your best interest to hire a lawyer. Immigration laws are very complicated and the requirements are very strict. If you fail to follow the instructions to the letter or file the proper form for your situation, your application could be denied. Let the New Jersey Immigration lawyers of Perez, Perez & Perez, P.C. guide you through the process and alleviate many of the complications that would otherwise arise.

Deportation and Removal Proceedings in Immigration Court:

An alien accused of being present in the U.S. without the legal right to be present can either be detained by ICE officials or served with a Notice to Appear before the Immigration Court in Removal Proceedings. Once an alien in proceedings is found to be removable, he or she, if eligible, may request one or more types of discretionary relief. The alien has the burden of proving that he/she is eligible for relief under the law and usually that he/she deserves such relief as an exercise of discretion. That is why it is important to call the Newark, New Jersey deportation defense attorneys of Perez, Perez & Perez as soon as being detained or served with a Notice to Appear, to stand up for your rights and defend you.

Appellate Practice:

Perez, Perez & Perez, P.C. also has an appellate practice that represents clients before the Board of Immigration Appeals, on Visa Petition Appeals before the Administrative Appeals Unit and before the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals. Along with appeals from Immigration Court decisions, the Firm will also appeal decisions to the U.S. District Courts, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second, Third, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Family-Based Immigration:

People who want to become immigrants are classified into categories based on a preference system. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, who include parents, spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21, do not have to wait for an immigrant visa number to become available once the visa petition is filed. An immigrant visa number will be immediately available for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens.

Marriage-Based Immigration:

There is a three-step process for your spouse to become a legal immigrant. First, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) must approve an immigrant visa petition that you file for your spouse. Second, the State Department visa bulletin must show that a spouse immigrant visa is available to your spouse, based on the date you filed the immigrant visa application. Third, if your spouse is outside the United States when your visa petition is approved and when an immigrant visa number (if required) becomes available, your spouse will be notified to go to the local U.S. consulate to complete the processing for an immigrant visa. If your spouse is legally inside the U.S. when your visa petition is approved and when an immigrant visa number (if required) becomes available, he/she may use Form I-485 to apply to adjust his/her status to a lawful permanent resident.

Employment-Based Legal Permanent Residence:

Filing requirements differ for each of the categories but most employment categories require that the U.S. employer complete a labor certification request (Form ETA 9089) for the applicant and submit it to the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. The new PERM filing system has greatly simplified this process. Note also that USCIS must approve an immigrant visa petition, Form I-140, Petition for Alien Worker, for the person wishing to immigrate to the U.S. The employer wishing to bring the applicant to work permanently in the U.S. files this petition.

Temporary Employment Visas:

If you will be working in the U.S. your prospective employer or agent must file Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker and the appropriate supplement with the USCIS accompanied by the required payment and initial evidence or documentation. In some cases, your employer must get a certificate from the Department of Labor prior to filing the I-129. Once your petition is approved, your employer or agent is sent a Notice of Approval, Form I-797. Approval of a petition does not guarantee a visa. After the I-129 has been approved and notice has been sent to the consulate in your country, you must file a visa application with the consulate. Some aliens may be visa exempt. In those cases, the I-129 approval notice is sent to the port of entry (POE) where you intend to apply for admission.

Take Action To Protect Your Rights:

If you or a loved one has been detained by Immigration officials or if you would like to apply for a family-based or employment-based legal permanent residence, please call Perez, Perez & Perez, P.C., today at 866-781-6104.

The following information includes frequently asked immigration questions. The answers stated are general in nature and are not intended to apply to every immigration matter. Each case is different and carries its own set of circumstances that must be taken into consideration by competent legal counsel. By contacting Perez, Perez & Perez, P.C., you can receive a personal consultation regarding your specific legal claim.

What does a temporary visitor have to show or prove to enter the U.S.?

A nonimmigrant is a foreign national seeking to enter the U.S. temporarily for a specific purpose. Nonimmigrants enter the U.S. for a temporary period of time and once in the U.S. are restricted to the activity or reason for which their visa was issued. They may have more than one type of nonimmigrant visa but are admitted in only one status. General requirements for foreign nationals seeking temporary admission include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Purpose of visit must be temporary
• Foreign national must agree to depart at the end of his/her authorized stay or extension
• Foreign national must be in possession of a valid passport
• Foreign residence must be maintained by the foreign national, in most instances
• Foreign national may be required to show proof of financial support
• Foreign national must be admissible or obtain a waiver for any ground of inadmissibility
• Foreign national must abide by the terms and conditions of admission

How do I extend or change my non-immigrant status?

If you are a Nonimmigrant you may qualify for a change of nonimmigrant status if you are:

• Lawfully maintaining present nonimmigrant status in category ineligible for change in status
• Eligible according to immigration regulations for the requested nonimmigrant status and
• Have not violated any law that would prevent this benefit

How can I get an immigrant visa?

People who want to become immigrants are divided into categories based on a preference system. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, which includes parents, spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21, do not have to wait for an immigrant visa number to become available once the application filed for them is approved by the USCIS. An immigrant visa number will be immediately available for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens. Relatives in the remaining categories must wait for a visa to become available according to the following preferences:

• First Preference: Unmarried, adult (21 years or older) sons and daughters of U.S. citizens
• Second Preference: Spouses of lawful permanent residents and the unmarried sons and daughters (regardless of age) of lawful permanent residents and their children
• Third Preference: Married sons, daughters of U.S. citizens, their spouses, minor children
• Fourth Preference: Brothers, sisters of adult U.S. citizens, their spouses, minor children

How can I sponsor a family member for a green card?

To be eligible to sponsor a relative to immigrate to the U.S., you must be a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. and be able to provide documentation proving your status. You must also prove that you can support your relative at 125% above the mandated poverty line. If you are a lawful permanent resident you may petition for a husband or wife or unmarried son or daughter of any age. If U.S. citizen, you may petition for the following foreign national relatives:

• Husband or wife
• Unmarried child under 21 years old
• Unmarried son or daughter over 21
• Married son or daughter of any age
• Brother or sister, if you are at least 21 years old
• Parent, if you are at least 21 years old

What are the categories for acquiring immigrant status through employment?

There are five categories for granting permanent residence to foreign nationals based on employment skills. If you are an employer and are unsure which employment category applies to the foreign national you wish to sponsor or if you are a foreign national and want more information on what category matches your particular situation the following lists the categories:

• EB-1 Priority workers:
  • Foreign nationals of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics
  • Foreign national that are outstanding professors or researchers
  • Foreign nationals that are managers and executives subject to international transfer to the U.S.
• EB-2 Professionals with advanced degrees or persons with exceptional ability:
  • Foreign nationals of exceptional ability in the sciences, arts or business
  • Foreign nationals that are advanced degree professionals
  • Qualified alien physicians to practice medicine in an underserved area of the U.S.
• EB-3 Skilled or professional workers:
  • Foreign national professionals with bachelor's degrees (not qualifying for a higher preference category)
  • Foreign national skilled workers (minimum two years training and experience)
  • Foreign national unskilled workers
• EB-4 Special Immigrants:
  • Foreign national religious workers
  • Employees and former employees of the U.S. Government abroad
• EB-5 Immigrant Investors

What is Discretionary Relief in an Immigration Court Deportation or Removal Case?

Once an alien in proceedings is found to be removable, he/she if eligible may request one or more types of discretionary relief and has the burden of proving he/she is eligible for relief under the law and usually that he/she deserves such relief as an exercise of discretion. The following are common forms of discretionary relief available to aliens found to be removable:

• Voluntary Departure
• Cancellation of Removal and Adjustment of Status for Non-Permanent Resident
• Cancellation of Removal for Permanent Residents
• Asylum
• Adjustment of Status

 What are the benefits of citizenship?

The highest immigration benefit you can obtain is U.S. citizenship. The U.S. Constitution gives citizens certain rights that immigrant status does not. The most important ones being the right to vote, to live in the U.S. without risk of deportation, work and enjoy the rights accorded by the Constitution to citizens and to pass your citizenship to your children. As a citizen you will have the right to carry a US passport, receive government protection through U.S. consulates and embassies when you are abroad and to serve on a jury. Ultimately in participating in the political process, registering, voting and becoming an active member of your community, you can demonstrate you allegiance to the U.S. and truly become an American.

Take Action To Protect Your Rights:

If you or a loved one has been detained by Immigration officials or if you would like to apply for a family-based or employment-based legal permanent residence, please call Perez, Perez & Perez, P.C., today at 866-781-6104.

Professional Biographies of the Immigration Attorneys of Perez, Perez & Perez, P.C.

The Newark, New Jersey Immigration law firm of Perez, Perez & Perez, P.C. represents clients in deportation and removal cases before the Executive Office of Immigration Review (“EOIR”) and handle family-based and employment-based visa and legal permanent residence cases in all offices of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) and U.S. Consulates abroad. 

ATTORNEY, JOHN D. PEREZ, ESQ.

John D. Perez, the son of Spanish immigrants, has been practicing law since 1987. Mr. Perez received his undergraduate degree from William Paterson College and his Juris Doctor from the University of Bridgeport, School of Law.  Mr. Perez is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in New Jersey, including the New Jersey Supreme Court, U.S. Immigration Courts, Board of Immigration Appeals, U.S. Federal District Court for District of New Jersey, U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second, Third, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits and the U.S. Supreme Court.

John D. Perez is very active in the Immigration Law and Federal Bar communities.  He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”) and was the past treasurer for its New Jersey Chapter.  Most importantly, Mr. Perez has been selected by AILA as a Mentor and is recognized as an Immigration Litigation expert.  As a Mentor, he donates his time in assisting immigration practitioners with questions regarding complex issues in immigration law and litigation.  Mr. Perez is also the current President of the Federal Bar Association's New Jersey Chapter and, most recently, completed an unprecedented 16-year term as a member of New Jersey’s Committee on Character.  The New Jersey Supreme Court first appointed him in 1992 to serve on the Committee.

In addition to his work as a practitioner and Mentor, Mr. Perez has also spoken at several immigration law seminars throughout the United States.  At one of the seminars, he was asked to inform and educate New Jersey Superior Court judges at their Annual Meeting on issues relating to criminal aliens. He also made a presentation to the New Jersey Essex County Office of the Public Defender relating to various immigration issues. Moreover, he was a panelist at the Federal Bar Association Immigration Law Section's symposium on "Asylum and Procedure" held in Key Biscayne, Florida.  Most recently, Mr. Perez served as Moderator for the Annual Federal Bar Association New Jersey Chapter’s Immigration Law Seminar held in Newark, New Jersey.

As a nationally-renowned immigration attorney, Mr. Perez has personally represented clients before the USCIS and EOIR across the United States as well as consulted other attorneys on immigration-related matters in the following cities:

Newark, New Jersey                   Philadelphia, Pennsylvania          Houston, Texas

Mt. Laurel, New Jersey               Norfolk, Virginia                         San Antonio, Texas       

New York, New York                  Oakdale, Louisiana                    Harlingen, Texas                       

Buffalo, New York                      Covington, Kentucky                  Florence, Arizona                      

Hartford, Connecticut                  Dallas, Texas                            San Diego, California

Mr. Perez conducts all consultations for Perez, Perez & Perez, P.C. and heads the Litigation Department of the Firm.  As Head of the Litigation Department, Mr. Perez handles all of the Firm’s Deportation and Removal cases before the U.S. Immigration Courts throughout the United States.  Mr. Perez also prepares the Firm’s EOIR appeals including appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals, U.S. Federal District Court for District of New Jersey, U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second, Third, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits and the U.S. Supreme Court.                                   

ATTORNEY, JOHN J. PEREZ, ESQ.

John J. Perez, the eldest son of Mr. Perez, received his B.A. from William Paterson University, graduated with his Juris Doctor from the Quinnipiac University School of Law, and is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in New Jersey, including the U.S. Federal District Court for District of New Jersey. John J. Perez is also currently a member of the American Bar Association and New Jersey State Bar Association.

John J. Perez heads the Employment-Based Immigration Department of the Firm.  As Head of the Employment-Based Immigration Department, John prepares and reviews all of the Firm’s business-immigration related cases.  He personally works on all types of nonimmigrant or “temporary work” visa petitions including H-1B, L, O, and P visas. 

In addition to temporary work visas, John prepares employment-based green legal permanent residence cases starting with an alien labor certification application filed with the U.S. Department of Labor.  John guides and educates clients, whether it is the corporate sponsor or alien worker, through the recruitment process and eventual filing of Form ETA 9089.  Once certified, he continues the employment-based green card case through the USCIS process, first with form I-140 and then with form I-485.  John also accompanies each client to the final USCIS interview.   

John J. Perez also handles all of the Firm’s appeals to the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals and Visa Applications at U.S. Consulates throughout the world.

ATTORNEY, BRYAN J. PEREZ, ESQ.

Bryan Perez, the youngest son of Mr. Perez, received his B.A. from William Paterson University, graduated with his Juris Doctor from the Quinnipiac University School of Law with a concentration in Family Law and is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in New Jersey, including the U.S. Federal District Court for District of New Jersey. Bryan Perez is currently a member of the American Bar Association Family Law Section, the New Jersey State Bar Association Family Law Section, the Passaic County and the Essex County Bar Associations. Most recently, Bryan Perez was awarded with an Equal Justice Medal from the Legal Services of New Jersey in recognition for his very considerable pro bono efforts on behalf of low-income clients whose cases he had accepted.

Bryan Perez heads the Family-Based Immigration Department of the Firm.  As Head of the Family-Based Immigration Department, Bryan prides himself on getting to personally know each and every one of the clients that he represents before the USCIS.  As such, he meets with every client to prepare the required forms, to discuss the pressing legal issues involved in the case, and to inform and educate the client as to what they can expect from the process.  In addition, Bryan meets with each client prior to their interview before the USCIS as well as accompanies each client to the interview. It is Bryan’s goal to have every client be completely prepared.

Newark Office Directions

From HOLLAND TUNNEL:

After Tunnel, make slight left onto Boyle Plaza/14th Street and continue to follow 14th St., 14th St., will become U.S. 1 & 9 South. Take the Wilson Ave., exit toward Newark. Turn right onto Wilson Ave., and proceed to Wilson Towers.

From The New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway NORTHBOUND:

Take the New Jersey Turnpike Exit 14 and follow Route 78 West toward Route 22/U.S. 1 & 9 North toward Newark Airport. Merge onto U.S. 1 & 9 North. Take Delancy St., exit toward Newark. Turn left onto Delancy St. Turn right onto Stockton St. Turn left onto Wilson Ave., and proceed to Wilson Towers.

From George Washington Bridge and New Jersey Turnpike SOUTHBOUND:

Take New Jersey Turnpike Exit 15 E toward Newark/Jersey City. Turn slight left to U.S. 1 & 9 South ramp toward Raymond Boulevard. Follow U.S. 1/U.S. 9 South toward Newark Airport. Take Wilson Ave., exit toward Newark. Turn right onto Wilson Ave., and proceed to Wilson Towers.

From Paterson/Passaic Area and Route 21 SOUTHBOUND:

Continue on Route 21 South toward Newark. Turn left onto Raymond Boulevard. Turn right onto East Raymond Plaza. Turn left onto Market St. Make sharp left turn onto Ferry St. Turn slight right onto Wilson Ave and proceed to Wilson Towers.

Via Penn Station and Public Transportation:

Please not that upon exiting Penn Station in Newark, New Jersey, public transportation via N.J. transit is available from Ferry St., to our office located on Wilson Ave.