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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

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

“Deferred Action” and Travel Outside the U.S.

by Ronald Shapiro on 9/26/2012

One of the stated prerequisites for receiving a grant of “deferred action” status (one that allows such residents to stay in the U.S. temporarily without fear of prosecution) is a requirement that an individual must have...more

Sources For More Information About “Deferred Action”

by Ronald Shapiro on 9/26/2012

Many individuals who are residing and working in this country without proper documentation are hopeful that they can receive a grant of “deferred action” status, which will allow such residents to stay in the U.S. temporarily...more

Children and Other Dependents of “Deferred Action” Beneficiaries

by Ronald Shapiro on 9/20/2012

Many people are concerned about how the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) will treat children and other dependents of “deferred action” beneficiaries (those in the country illegally who are adjudged to be entitled to a...more

Requests for “Deferred Action” Not Linked to Removal Proceedings

by Ronald Shapiro on 9/20/2012

Many individuals who are residing and working in this country without proper documentation are worried about pursuing a grant of “deferred action” status (one that allows such residents to stay in the U.S. temporarily without...more

Dangers of Fraudulent Application for Deferred Action

by Ronald Shapiro on 9/14/2012

Soon after launching the “deferred action” program to suspend immigration enforcement actions against qualifying individuals who came to the U.S. as children, the White House and the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”)...more

Those Not Eligible for Deferred Action Not Out of Luck

by Ronald Shapiro on 9/14/2012

Soon after launching the “deferred action” program to suspend immigration enforcement actions against qualifying individuals who came to the U.S. as children, the White House and the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”)...more

Can You Appeal a “Deferred Action” Decision?

by Ronald Shapiro on 9/14/2012

A cursory Internet search reveals that many people are curious about whether individuals can appeal a denial of a request to the government for “deferred action” status. While there is no process for formal appeal, there is a...more

IS DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA) FOR YOU? DO YOU NEED AN IMMIGRATION LAWYER OR ATTORNEY TO PREPARE DACA BENEFITS?

by NPZ Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a Nachman &... on 9/6/2012

Since June 15th 2012, hundreds of Dreamers (or DACA beneficiaries) have walked into immigration law offices in the U.S. and close to half of them actually qualify for better relief than Deferred Action. As experienced...more

Do You Qualify For U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals?

by Drake Shunneson on 8/25/2012

On June 15, 2012 the Secretary of Honeland Security, Janet Napolitano announced that certain young people who were brought to the United States as young children can obtain relief from removal from the country or removal...more

Implementing the President’s DREAM Act-Inspired Executive Order

by Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 8/21/2012

Official Application Instructions from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act (the “DREAM Act”) was first introduced to Congress in August 2001. The...more

Executive order: Dream Act or nightmare?

by Eli Kantor on 7/11/2012

My article discusses the ramifications of President Obama's recent Executive Order allowing certain undocumented immigrants, who would have qualified for the Dream Act, which Congress has refused to pass for several years, to...more

Immigration Enforcement and Deferred Action

by Ronald Shapiro on 7/5/2012

Since the announcement of the new “deferred action” policy by President Obama on June 15, many questions have been raised about what the policy is and how it will be implemented....more

Border Patrol and Deferred Action

by Ronald Shapiro on 7/5/2012

Since the announcement of the new “deferred action” policy by President Obama on June 15 – a policy of prosecutorial discretion in favor of those who were brought to this country as children – many questions have been raised...more

Implementing the President’s Deferred Action Policy

by Ronald Shapiro on 7/2/2012

Since the announcement of the new “deferred action” policy by President Obama on June 15, many questions have been raised about what the policy is and how it will be implemented....more

IT'S NOT EXACTLY DREAM ACT. THE PROVISIONS ARE CORNERSTONE OF WHAT DREAM ACT WAS - DAVID H. NACHMAN, ESQ.

by NPZ Law Group, P.C. (f/k/a Nachman &... on 7/1/2012

“About a year ago, John Morton, who is in charge of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Division of the Department of Homeland Security, passed through what was called the Prosecutorial Discretion Memorandum. It...more

Homeland Security Gives Guidance on “Deferred Action”

by Ronald Shapiro on 6/26/2012

In the wake of President Obama’s recent announcement of an executive order granting so-called “deferred action” in favor of qualified sons and daughters of illegal immigrants, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) has...more

DHS Announces DREAM Act Alternative

by Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 6/15/2012

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced today that certain qualified foreign nationals without immigration status who were brought to the United States as children, and meet other specific...more

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency › Deferred Action

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

Protections for Those Seeking “Deferred Action” Status

“Deferred Action” and Travel Outside the U.S.

Sources For More Information About “Deferred Action”

Children and Other Dependents of “Deferred Action” Beneficiaries

Requests for “Deferred Action” Not Linked to Removal Proceedings

Dangers of Fraudulent Application for Deferred Action

Those Not Eligible for Deferred Action Not Out of Luck

Can You Appeal a “Deferred Action” Decision?

IS DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA) FOR YOU? DO YOU NEED AN IMMIGRATION LAWYER OR ATTORNEY TO PREPARE DACA BENEFITS?

Do You Qualify For U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals?

Implementing the President’s DREAM Act-Inspired Executive Order

Executive order: Dream Act or nightmare?

Immigration Enforcement and Deferred Action

Border Patrol and Deferred Action

Implementing the President’s Deferred Action Policy

IT'S NOT EXACTLY DREAM ACT. THE PROVISIONS ARE CORNERSTONE OF WHAT DREAM ACT WAS - DAVID H. NACHMAN, ESQ.

Homeland Security Gives Guidance on “Deferred Action”

DHS Announces DREAM Act Alternative

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