Breaking Down the Federal Judge's Decision on DACA
/In the video below, Lesley Irizarry-Hougan, an immigration lawyer, reviews the federal judge's decision that ruled DACA (for DREAMers) unlawful and discusses the implications.
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Thinking of Applying for DACA?
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Do you think you qualify for DACA or thinking about applying? Watch this quick video to get information on the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on DACA, and hear recommendations on how to move forward.
Read MoreEl DACA será anulado! Favor de leer respuestas a las preguntas más frecuentes.
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El 5 de Septiembre del 2017, el presidente anuncia la emisión de un memorandum oficial que anulará la existencia del DACA.
Por favor, consulte con un abogado experimentado en inmigración si es que usted actualmente tiene el status del DACA, para que así, se pueda evaluar otras posibilidades de conseguir un status permanente de inmigración, especialmente si usted está casado con un ciudadano Americano o un Residente Permanente, o si ha sido víctima de un crimen dentro de los EE.UU, o si es que usted es menor de 21 años...
Read MoreDACA is Ending. Read Responses to Frequently Asked Questions.
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The President’s announcement on September 5, 2017, and issuance of an official memo, will end DACA.
Please consult with an experienced immigration lawyer if you currently have DACA status. The lawyer will explore if you might be able to get permanent immigration status through another way, especially if you are married to a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, have been the victim of a crime inside the U.S., or are under 21 years old...
Read MoreDeferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) has Expanded!
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On November 20, 2014, President Obama announced several important changes to the program known as “DACA” (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). These changes expand eligibility for the program. If your application is approved, you will be granted “deferred action” for three years, which means the government will not take action to remove you from the United States, and you will be given a work permit. “DACA” is not permanent residency, nor is it a path to permanent residency, and it does not give an individual permission to travel outside of the United States and then reenter.
Read MoreLas Renovaciones de Acción Diferida de la Infancia Llegadas (DACA)
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Si su primera petición de dos años de acción diferida de la Infancia Llegadas (DACA) está a punto de caducar, puede solicitar la renovación de su documento de autorización de empleo (EAD). Con el fin de asegurarse de que su EAD no caduque antes de que la nueva sea aprobada, usted debe presentar su solicitud de renovación 120 días (4 meses) antes de que su período de acción diferida caduque.
Read MoreRenewals of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
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If your initial two-year grant of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is expiring, then you may request a renewal of your employment authorization document (EAD). In order to make sure that your EAD does not expire before the new one is approved, you should submit your renewal request about 120 days (4 months) before your current period of deferred action will expire.
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