DREAM Deferred Action and Advance ParoleA common question that is being asked these days by DREAMERS is whether they can apply for permission to travel in addition to permission to work. The short answer is no. While at some point, USCIS anticipates allowing...
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I-821D form for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DREAMERS
USCIS has released the official form which individuals must use file to apply for an exercise of Deferred Action by the government. The form is the I-821D, which according to instructions, must also be filed with the I-765, Application for Work Authorization as well...
ICE releases guidance to F-1 students of PC Tech Learning
On August 9, 2012, ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) issued a Withdraw of Notice to PC Tech, thereby stripping the school of its ability to enroll foreign students. (PC Tech does have a right to appeal the decision.) The link can be found here:...
Is Deferred Action Program a “Trap” for Illegal Aliens?
One of the concerns most clients have when visiting the office about the DREAM Deferred Action Program is whether they will be exposing themselves to removal proceedings by coming forward. This is a very legitimate and understandable reservation given that these...
August Update on DREAM Deferred Action program for Illegal Young People
On August 3, 2012, USCIS issued and released revised guidance regarding eligibility for the DREAM Deferred Action Program. The actual form itself as well as more detailed procedures will be released on August 15, 2012. In the interim, USCIS did clarify that an...
News for Illegal Young People in New Jersey
The Department of Homeland Security has announced today that the Deferred Action Program for DREAMERS will be implemented August 15, 2012. Applications should not be submitted before then. More information to be posted early next week.
Could a Township or Municipal Ordinance in NJ Cause Deportation?
The BIA released a very interesting decision recently that can have potential immigration ramifications for anybody convicted in our state's municipal courts. The case is Matter of Roberto Cuellar-Gomez, 25 I&N 850 (BIA 2012). There were several issues before the...
Can a DWI disqualify a person for DREAM Deferred Action?
We are still awaiting clarification and guidelines from USCIS as to how the DREAMER deferred action program will be implemented. We are also awaiting more guidance as to who will be disqualified from applying. USCIS has made it clear that those with felony convictions...
Immigration Opinion in the Asbury Park Press of New Jersey
Here's an op-ed of mine that recently appeared in the Asbury Park Press Sunday Edition in the Opinions Section (July 8, 2012)."Is there a middle ground?" by Paris Lee, Esq.Is there a middle ground for addressing the problem of the millions of people who are here...
Foreign Students need to be vigilant
Just a few weeks ago, a school in Iselin, New Jersey, was "busted" by DHS for allegedly running a scam involving foreign students. This only underscores again how important it is for prospective foreign students to be aware of what schools are and are not allowed to...