DHS Secretary Janet Naplitano announced today the posting of a final rule in the Federal Register concerning the provisional or stateside waiver process that we had written about earlier. Under this new process--which will become effective March 4, 2013--waivers of...
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Is It Better To ACHIEVE or to DREAM?
Is it better to Achieve, or to Dream? That is a question that was raised late last year by Senators Hutchison, Kyl, and McCain. They introduced the Achieve Act, which acts as a counter-offer to the Democrats' Dream Act. Both Acts seek to offer legal status to illegal...
USCIS releases DACA statistics
USCIS recently released some preliminary numbers regarding applications for Deferred Action as a Childhood Arrival. Between August 15 to September 13, 2012, 82,361 applications for deferred action were accepted for processing. 63,717 have been scheduled for...
Deferred Action Lawyer: Common Questions
Despite the wealth of information out there, there is still some confusion as to the meaning of Deferred Action and procedural requirements. Here is a sampling of some common questions fielded by our office:Is there a deadline to file? No, there is no stated deadline...
DREAM Deferred Action and Travel
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...
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...
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...