People

‘I am at the Mercy of One Person Pushing a Button’: Jersey Kebab Owners’ Son Says DHS Intends to Deny His Residency Application

Despite being married to a U.S. citizen with whom he has two American-born children, Muhammed Emanet has until July 2 to convince authorities that he ‘merits the extraordinary benefit’ of being allowed to remain in the country while his permanent resident application is processed. Community members rally with letters of support while an attorney speaks to the whirlwind of administrative changes that have upended the traditional immigration process in recent weeks. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

June 16, 2026
People

After Year of Upheaval, Jersey Kebab Family Immigration Cases No Closer to Resolution

‘The media wants to portray a sad beginning and a happy ending, but that’s not what we have now,’ says Muhammed Emanet, whose family has been fighting for its U.S. citizenship for 20 years. Emanet, who is married to a U.S. citizen, has been waiting for his green card. Now, however, he has a final deportation hearing scheduled for December instead. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

March 10, 2026
Business

Jersey Kebab Mom’s Immigration Case Pushed to 2027, Dad’s Moved to 2026, as Family Prepares to Move Business to Collingswood

The Cherry Hill family whose high-profile administrative detention shed light on their longstanding citizenship appeal says they remain hopeful for their day in court. In the meantime, they regard their restaurant as an extension of the faith that calls upon them to serve every guest as ‘God-sent.’ Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…

October 24, 2025