My blog, Immigration Law Connection, has a new category entirely devoted to DREAM-Act and DACA issues. –> http://www.saculbreathlaw.com/blog/
Category: General
Do I really need a lawyer to file for DACA???
With all the hoopla in the media about “DREAM-Act” and the so-called generation of “DREAM”-ers in this country, who could benefit from Immigration Reform, and government initiatives, such as the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” (aka “DACA”), I’ve been asked whether or not a person would need the assistance of an immigration lawyer (like me) […]
Do I Qualify for a Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver?
How do I know if I am eligible for a provisional unlawful presence waiver? You may be eligible for a provisional unlawful presence waiver if: 1. You are physically present in the United States; 2. You are at least 17 years of age at the time of filing; 3. You are the beneficiary of an […]
Some Helpful DACA-Tips for DIY.
For those who wish to file their DACA-application, on their own, without the assistance of an immigration lawyer, USCIS released the following tips below to help avoid having your request rejected or delayed because of common filing errors: Mail all forms together – You must mail the following forms in one package: a. Form I-821D, […]
DACA-Recipients eligible for SSN if Work Authorization is also granted.
If the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) grants you Deferred Action status and employment authorization, you may be eligible for a Social Security number. After you receive your Employment Authorization Card (I-766) from USCIS, you can apply for a Social Security number. You must visit a Social Security office in person to complete and […]
USCIS issues specific guidance on DACA-processing.
DHS has advised AILA that its current internal goals for processing of DACA requests are: One month from receipt issuance to biometric appointment (the first round of biometrics started on September 6, 2012) Four to six months average processing time for the initial group of DACA deferred action requests. DHS anticipates that this timing may […]
USCIS Begins Accepting Requests for Consideration of Deferred Action.
Today, August 15, 2012, USCIS begins to accept Deferred Action cases. “USCIS has developed a rigorous review process for deferred action requests under guidelines issued by Secretary Napolitano,” said USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas. “Childhood arrivals who meet the guidelines and whose cases are deferred will now be able to live without fear of removal, and […]
This Year’s Greencard Lottery (DV-2014) to launch Oct. 2.
DV 2014 Program: Online registration for the DV-2014 Program will begin on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4), and conclude on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4). Instructions for the DV 2014 Program are not yet available, so please check back later.
USCIS to begin accept Deferred Action cases Aug. 15!
The Department of Homeland Security today provided additional information on the deferred action for childhood arrivals process during a national media call in preparation for the August 15 implementation date. USCIS expects to make all forms, instructions, and additional information relevant to the deferred action for childhood arrivals process available on August 15, 2012. USCIS […]
IMMIGRATION LAWYERS WELCOME DEFERRED ACTION ANNOUNCEMENT, WARN OF POTENTIAL FRAUD BY SO-CALLED “NOTARIOS”
Immigration lawyers around the country welcomed the Administration’s recent announcement that younger immigrants may be eligible for “Deferred Action” and work authorization. The policy will grant qualified immigrants the opportunity to live free from fear of deportation and allow them to work legally. This exciting new development brings hope to immigrants and their families. It […]
