Nearly 102,965 young undocumented immigrants have been granted temporary permission to live and work in the United States, according to statistics released recent from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Total number of applications received is 367,903. Nationals of Mexico are leading the list with 258,708 applicants. An estimated 1.7…
The Center for American Progress and the Partnership for a New American Economy released a joint study which found that up to 223,000 of the 2.1 million young illegal immigrants eligible for the DREAM (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors) Act would have an easier time enrolling, paying for…
According to a recent update from AILA, DHS is in the process of changing its policy on minors being charged with making false claims to U.S. citizenship. Details are limited at this time. We understand that DHS has begun implementation of its new policy, which AILA believe will protect certain…
Since Deferred Action was announced, many many questions are still unanswered with respect to this program. In this post we have provided some of the recent few updates. Temporary deferral of removal only means that DHS will not initiate or continue removal proceedings against eligible applicants during the relevant relief…
There has been much discussion about counseling individuals applying for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), employers that offer jobs to undocumented workers may have specific issues to consider. What issues an employer must consider as they are asked to produce documents that will support their employee’s eligibility for DACA.…
In a recent response to the deferred action executive order, California lawmakers approved a bill on Thursday to allow some young illegal immigrants who came to the United States as children to obtain driving licenses. The bill, which passed the state Assembly by a 55-15 vote before being sent to…
Immigration Officials are advising educators that school records will be among the key documents that young undocumented immigrants must submit in their requests for deferred action, the new immigration policy that allows individuals who arrived in the United States as children to seek relief from deportation and gain work permits.…
In a recent letter from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) concerning individuals with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, the HHS issued a statement concerning whether these individuals qualify for Medicaid. The letter directed to State Health Official and the Medicaid Director was intended to inform them regarding…
Several officers from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) branch of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have filed an injunction in federal court against Secretary Nepolitano and DHS. The plaintiffs are ICE law enforcement officers who believe that by following the Directive issued regarding the Deferred Action that they…
We are very happy to announce that today USCIS has posted Deferred Action Application Forms along with the instructions and further guidelines on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Now eligible individuals may apply for DACA and Employment Authorization by completing all the forms and submitting them along with supporting…