Cruz Gold & Associates, Immigration Lawyers
Your Family, Our Priority
Marta Cruz Gold founded the firm in 1995, and her son, attorney Zachary Gold, leads it today. We handle family, employment and citizenship cases and removal defense for clients across New Jersey and in Philadelphia and Houston, in English or Spanish.
How can we help?
Pick a time below for a free 20-minute consultation with attorney Zachary Gold.
What We Handle
Family & Citizenship
Petitions for spouses, parents, children and siblings, fiancé(e) visas, and green cards through adjustment of status. When you qualify, we also prepare your citizenship application (Form N-400) and get you ready for the interview.
Employment Green Cards
Permanent residence through your work, a job offer or an investment. We handle self-petitions such as EB-1A and the National Interest Waiver as well as employer-sponsored PERM cases.
Work & Student Visas
Temporary visas for professionals, company transferees, investors and students. We prepare the petition, answer requests for evidence and plan the extension or the next status.
Removal Defense
If you or a family member has received a Notice to Appear, we can represent the person named on it in immigration court. Call us as soon as it arrives, and have the notice in front of you when we talk.
Meet Attorney Zachary Gold
Zachary Gold owns the firm and is the attorney you speak with at your first consultation. He started out as a paralegal, studied at Rutgers University, earned his law degree at Drexel University and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. His mother, Marta Cruz Gold, a Rutgers law graduate, founded the firm in 1995.
¡Hablamos español!
Our roots are Cuban-American, and we work with clients in Spanish as well as English.
How a Case Starts
- Free 20-minute consultationBook a time online with attorney Zachary Gold and tell him what happened. He looks for roadblocks before anything is filed.
- Your fee, before any work beginsGreen card, citizenship and family petitions usually have a flat fee; court cases are billed by the hour. Government filing fees are separate, and we accept credit cards.
- We prepare and fileWe collect your documents, prepare the forms and the evidence, and file with USCIS or the court.
- Interview or hearingBefore your interview or court date, we go over the questions with you.
Let’s move forward together.
Book a Free ConsultationOur Offices
Every office books the same free 20-minute consultation with attorney Zachary Gold.
We also work with clients in Jersey City, Elizabeth and the rest of New Jersey.
Remembering Marta Cruz Gold (1969-2023)
Founder of Cruz Gold & Associates (Law Office of Marta Cruz Gold)
We honor the memory of Marta Cruz Gold, our founder and a beacon in the legal community. Marta’s legal journey began at Rutgers University School of Law, leading to the establishment of her practice, The Law Office of Marta Cruz Gold, in 1995. Known for her dedication to justice and mentorship, she left a lasting impact both in and out of the courtroom.
Marta’s legacy of integrity, excellence, and empathy continues to guide us. Her commitment and passion to the realm of immigration law and her role as a community leader in Mercer County remain inspirations to us all.
Marta passed away on June 12, 2023, but her spirit lives on in the work we do and the lives she touched. Cruz Gold & Associates is dedicated to upholding Marta’s values and continuing her mission to provide compassionate legal services in Ewing, NJ.
Stories of Client Success
He helped me throughout my green card process from beginning to end. I applied late March, and by August I received my green card! … One thing I really appreciated is that he will never pressure you into doing something just to take your money. … He also attended my green card interview with me, which made me feel much more comfortable and supported throughout the process.
Great experience with lawyer Zachary! He helped us prepare for our upcoming Stokes interview, advised us on additional evidence to submit, and attended the interview with us. Thanks to his guidance, our I-130 was approved the day after the interview. We highly recommend his services!
We hired Zach for our adjustment of status interview and it couldn’t have gone better! I felt safe and confident going in to my interview with Zach accompanying my wife and I as counsel. My adjustment of status was approved just a day after our interview, and Zach’s counsel was crucial. I highly recommend he and his team, especially Lily Rodriguez, for their attentiveness and expertise.
Above and beyond!! Throughout the entire process, Zach and his team were very responsive, diligent, and professional. We were going through the immigration process when multiple new memos were published, and Zach was extremely helpful in providing guidance and, honestly, just calming us down. Everything was smooth - we had our interview yesterday and got the approval today.
Attorney Zach assisted and helped me with my second interview after a long time of wait. On the next day, my I-485 was approved. He really did an amazing Job explaining my case to the officer. I would definitely recommend his office to someone that have immigration concerns. Thank you so much Attorney!
Zach is hands down one of the BEST immigration attorneys out there. He’s attentive, responsive, and has an incredible attention to detail. … He truly went above and beyond for me, my daughter and my son-in-law. We are forever grateful for his professionalism, quick response and follow through during the entire process.
Common Questions
Is the first consultation free?
Yes. The first 20-minute consultation with attorney Zachary Gold is free, and you can book it online.
How much will my case cost?
It depends on the case. We explain the fee before any work begins, and our fees page lists typical ranges for each kind of case.
How long does an N-400 take at the Newark USCIS office?
As of August 18, 2026, USCIS estimated 14.5 months for an N-400 at the Newark field office. Our N-400 processing time guide has the Philadelphia and Houston numbers too.
Recent Guides
N-400 Processing Time by Field Office
USCIS estimates for the Newark, Philadelphia and Houston field offices, with the date they were checked.
EB-2 NIW Requirements
The three-part test USCIS applies to a National Interest Waiver, and whether you can file without an employer.
O-1 Visa Requirements
The evidence O-1A and O-1B petitions need, and how long the visa is valid.
