Deferred Action

U.S. Government Remains Firm on “Deferred Action” Despite Suit to Shut It Down

by Ronald Shapiro on 4/19/2013

On Monday of this week, U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor held a hearing on a Complaint filed by U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (“ICE”) agents who are challenging the federal “deferred action” program...more

Indiana Anti-Immigration Law Unconstitutional, Court Says

by Michele Bowman | Lawyers.com on 4/11/2013

A federal court on Mar. 28 struck down an Indiana law, inspired by Arizona’s infamous SB 1070, that reportedly allowed police to arrest immigrants without warrants. With that lawsuit, immigrant advocate groups have basically...more

Michigan Secretary Of State To Issue Driver’s Licenses To DACA Recipients

by Luis Avila, Kimberly A. Clarke, Nina Thekdi | Varnum LLP on 2/5/2013

Beginning February 19, 2013, the Michigan Department of State will begin issuing driver's licenses and state identification cards to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. The change is based on an United...more

Undocumented Immigrants Will Soon Qualify for Illinois Driver’s Licenses

by Ronald Shapiro on 1/25/2013

Undocumented immigrants in Illinois who have not yet pursued the grant of “deferred action” status, which temporarily suspends enforcement and deportation actions against certain qualified individuals who were brought to the...more

Many Qualified for “Deferred Action” Still Afraid of Stepping Forward

by Ronald Shapiro on 1/25/2013

Contrary to popular belief, the Obama administration has not been “soft” on illegal immigration. In fact, last year the administration deported more than 400,000 illegal immigrants, according to published reports....more

USCIS Releases New DACA Frequently Asked Questions

by Melissa A. Silver | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 1/24/2013

On January 18, 2013, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program....more

DHS Statement May Force States to Review Driver License Policies

by Jennifer Roeper | Fowler White Boggs P.A. on 1/24/2013

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) clarified on Friday, January 18, 2013, that undocumented youth who are given work permits and deportation reprieve under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program are...more

Obama's Second Inaugural Address Provides Insight Into Presidential Agenda Affecting HR

by Beth P. Zoller | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 1/24/2013

In his second inaugural address, President Barack Obama provided America with some insights into his beliefs and his agenda, which will significantly affect today's workplace. Fittingly scheduled on a day that honored the...more

Post-Election Immigration Reform

by Justin S. Coffey, Andrew W. Merrills | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 1/18/2013

President Obama mentioned comprehensive immigration reform as a priority in his acceptance speech. The President has pledged to act quickly on the issue of reform, with the expectation that “…we get [an immigration] bill...more

Documentation Needed for “Deferred Action”

by Ronald Shapiro on 12/24/2012

On June 15, 2012, President Barack Obama announced the launch of the “deferred action” program to suspend immigration enforcement actions against qualifying individuals who came to this country as children....more

How to Request “Deferred Action” Status

by Ronald Shapiro on 12/24/2012

Many undocumented immigrants who came to this country as children are eligible for “deferred action” status, which suspends any immigration enforcement actions that could otherwise be taken against qualifying individuals....more

Protections for Those Seeking “Deferred Action” Status

by Ronald Shapiro on 12/24/2012

Soon after the launch of the federal “deferred action” program, which suspended immigration enforcement actions against qualifying individuals who came to the U.S. as children, the White House, the Department of Homeland...more

Use of Affidavits & Sworn Testimony in “Deferred Action” Requests

by Ronald Shapiro on 12/24/2012

On June 15, 2012, President Barack Obama announced the launch of the “deferred action” program to suspend immigration enforcement actions against qualifying individuals who came to this country as children....more

Immigration Legislation in 2013

by Marcy Stras | Cozen O'Connor on 12/13/2012

The recent Presidential election stressed the importance of the minority community, especially the Latino voters, in influencing the outcome of the election. The Latino community comprises approximately 10 percent of the...more

International Travel and “Deferred Action”

by Ronald Shapiro on 12/1/2012

Soon after announcing the launch of a “deferred action” program to suspend immigration enforcement actions against qualifying individuals who came to the U.S. as children, President Barack Obama and the federal agencies...more

Proof of “In School” Status for Deferred Action

by Ronald Shapiro on 12/1/2012

On June 15, 2012, President Barack Obama announced the launch of a “deferred action” program to suspend immigration enforcement actions against qualifying individuals who came to the U.S. as children....more

Renewal of Deferred Action for Students “In School”

by Ronald Shapiro on 11/30/2012

On June 15, 2012, President Barack Obama announced the launch of a “deferred action” program to suspend immigration enforcement actions against qualifying individuals who came to the U.S. as children....more

“In School” Qualification for Deferred Action

by Ronald Shapiro on 11/30/2012

On June 15, 2012, President Barack Obama announced the launch of a “deferred action” program to suspend immigration enforcement actions against qualifying individuals who came to the U.S. as children....more

USCIS Releases Fact Sheet Providing Form I-9 Guidance to Employers on Deferred Action Recipients

by Melissa A. Silver | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 11/28/2012

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently released much anticipated guidance for employers on how to comply with the Form I-9 process for deferred action recipients, which are individuals who were...more

Top 11 Filing Tips For Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals

by Andrews Law, PLC on 11/7/2012

To ensure that your request is accepted for processing, it is important that you review your entire request package before you file with USCIS. A consultation with an experienced immigration attorney is highly recommended to...more

Deferred Action After A Few Months & The Top 6 Things You Should Know About Deferred Action (The New Immigration Plan For The...

by Scott Legal Services, P.C. on 10/28/2012

How Does Deferred Action Look a Few Months Out? Is it a Success? The U.S. government released a second round of data on the Deferred Action and since the implementation began in mid-August, nearly 180,000 applications...more

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U.S. Government Remains Firm on “Deferred Action” Despite Suit to Shut It Down

Indiana Anti-Immigration Law Unconstitutional, Court Says

Michigan Secretary Of State To Issue Driver’s Licenses To DACA Recipients

Undocumented Immigrants Will Soon Qualify for Illinois Driver’s Licenses

Many Qualified for “Deferred Action” Still Afraid of Stepping Forward

USCIS Releases New DACA Frequently Asked Questions

DHS Statement May Force States to Review Driver License Policies

Obama's Second Inaugural Address Provides Insight Into Presidential Agenda Affecting HR

Post-Election Immigration Reform

Documentation Needed for “Deferred Action”

How to Request “Deferred Action” Status

Protections for Those Seeking “Deferred Action” Status

Use of Affidavits & Sworn Testimony in “Deferred Action” Requests

Immigration Legislation in 2013

International Travel and “Deferred Action”

Proof of “In School” Status for Deferred Action

Renewal of Deferred Action for Students “In School”

“In School” Qualification for Deferred Action

USCIS Releases Fact Sheet Providing Form I-9 Guidance to Employers on Deferred Action Recipients

Top 11 Filing Tips For Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals

Deferred Action After A Few Months & The Top 6 Things You Should Know About Deferred Action (The New Immigration Plan For The...

The Process for Deferred Action

Deferred Action Recipients Not Eligible for Obamacare

Forms Used for Consideration of Deferred Action

Michigan Denies Driver’s Licenses to Beneficiaries of Deferred Action

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