This week, the Department of Homeland Security announced an extension of TPS or Temporary Protected Status for nationals of Haiti. According to the public release, the extension period will begin next year, January 23, 2013, and end on July 22, 2014.…
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According to AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association), the Department of Homeland Security is in the process of changing its policy towards minors charged with making false claims to US Citizenship. False Claims are particularly dangerous give…
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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 schedu…
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Our office is frequently asked by our new immigrant clients, as well as those here on working visas, what is required to get a driver’s license. In New Jersey, the Motor Vehicle Commission (or what people commonly refer to as the “DMVR…
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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 n…
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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…
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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 Autho…
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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 her…
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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 give…
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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 clari…
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