Last week the Director of the USCIS announced that the USCIS will start accepting applications for Deferred Action and Employment Authorization from August 15. Our office Lawyers were on a telephone conference with the USCIS last week, during which the process, requirements, fees and other important issues were clarified. This…
AILA has provided this 8 point summary following DHS’ Announcement on Deferred Action: 1. In a change from the prior announcement, people currently in removal proceedings will use the USCIS process when it is implemented on August 15, 2012, rather than go through ICE. Only individuals in detention will go…
On August 3, 2012, USCIS held a public engagement to discuss further updates on DACA and implementation process. While application process is not yet in effect, USCIS will start accepting applications on August 15, 2012. Interestingly, USCIS has not yet posted the actual form that will be used to apply…
Today, in Washington, the Department of Homeland Security provided additional information on the deferred action for childhood arrivals process during a national media call in preparation for the August 15 implementation date. Back on June 15, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced that certain young people who came to…
A great Analysis by the Immigration Policy Center released. This analysis breaks down the population potentially eligible for deferred action by nationality and age at the national and state level, as well as the congressional district level. The deferred action initiative, announced by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on June…
Yesterday, July 24, 2012, USCIS San Diego Field Office held a meeting with attorneys, local community based organizations, local governmental organizations and other interested agencies to address the implementation of Deferred Action. Paul Pierre, District Director of San Diego District Office, ICE and CBP representatives were present at the meeting.…
According to the Center for American Progress the Deferred Action Order will be good for the economy, here is Why? The policy makes good economic sense in addition to the self-evident humanitarian reasons for letting undocumented youth remain in the country, work, and live with legal status. The following are…
This issue of criminal offenses and who may be excluded because of this from the Deferred Action changes, is a subject of concern for many people. The American Immigration Council issued a Guide on the subject and you can see a discussion below on this subject. Individuals are not eligible…
This information may be interesting to people and advocates who are planning on filing for benefits under this program in the near future (hopefully mid August), this is regarding a call we got from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) yesterday. It seems that ICE HQ in Washington are pre-selecting candidates…
Very Important information: DREAMers NOT currently in proceedings ( should NOT apply affirmatively for Deferred Action at this time. USCIS has stated that they will begin accepting affirmative applications by mid-August—stay tuned to our Blog for information about when this affirmative process will be available. USCIS has stated that they…