Immigration law blog

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.

Lesley Irizarry-Hougan

Lesley has been practicing law since July, 2005. She has significant experience in representing clients in Immigration Court, both detained and non-detained cases; appeals from immigration judge decisions, both at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals; and the Board of Immigration Appeals. Lesley is actively involved in her community, regularly volunteering at the Latina/o Bar Association Legal Clinic and the King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinic. Lesley Irizarry-Hougan ha estado practicando exclusivamente leyes de inmigración desde Julio del 2005. Ella tiene experiencia significante representando clientes en la Corte de Inmigración; apelando las decisiones del juez de inmigración, ambos a la Corte de Apelaciones de Estados Unidos para el Noveno Circuito y la Corte de Distrito de Estados Unidos para el Oeste de Washington. Lesley también se especializa en aplicaciones afirmativas, incluyendo aplicaciones para la tarjeta verde (Mica), asilo, NACARA, y aplicaciones de ciudadanía archivado en los Estados Unidos y Servicios de Inmigración. Lesley también hace certificaciones de trabajo, incluyendo aplicaciones de cocineros especializados. Ella habla español nativo.

DACA Update (August 1) - Regarding DHS Memo

DACA Update (August 1) - Regarding DHS Memo

Immigration lawyer, Lesley Irizarry-Hougan, discusses the DHS memo setting the stage to possibly to deny new applications, 1-year DACA renewals, and DACA advance parole. Link to memo and mentioned Facebook post: https://bit.ly/39NQud1

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El DACA será anulado! Favor de leer respuestas a las preguntas más frecuentes.

El DACA será anulado! Favor de leer respuestas a las preguntas más frecuentes.

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...

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DACA is Ending. Read Responses to Frequently Asked Questions.

DACA is Ending. Read Responses to Frequently Asked Questions.

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...

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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) has Expanded!

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) has Expanded!

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.

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L.I.H. Law, P.S., Immigration Lawyer, Seattle, WA