Undocumented Immigrants, 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

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

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

Dream Act Might Be a Nightmare for Employers

by Polsinelli on 10/1/2012

On August 15, 2012, the Immigration Service began accepting applications for deferred action from certain individuals under 31 years of age who arrived in the United States more than five years ago as children under the age...more

Help for Those Arrested But Eligible for “Deferred Action”

by Ronald Shapiro on 9/26/2012

Individuals who are working and residing in this country without proper documentation are worried about being arrested and detained for deportation hearings, but many of them are in fact eligible for “deferred action” status,...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

Top 11 Filing Tips for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

by Andrews Law, PLC on 9/20/2012

President Obama and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that certain foreign nationals who were brought to the U.S. before the age of 16, and who were under age 31 as of June 15, 2012, can...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

HHS Announces Undocumented Individuals With Deferred Action Status Ineligible For Affordable Care Act’s Preexisting Condition...

by King & Spalding on 9/11/2012

On August 30, 2012, HHS announced an amendment to an interim final regulation that pertains to the Affordable Care Act’s Preexisting Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) program. 77 Fed. Reg. 52614. ...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

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Undocumented Immigrants › Deferred Action

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

Indiana Anti-Immigration Law Unconstitutional, Court Says

Undocumented Immigrants Will Soon Qualify for Illinois Driver’s Licenses

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

Post-Election Immigration Reform

Dream Act Might Be a Nightmare for Employers

Help for Those Arrested But Eligible for “Deferred Action”

Children and Other Dependents of “Deferred Action” Beneficiaries

Requests for “Deferred Action” Not Linked to Removal Proceedings

Top 11 Filing Tips for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Dangers of Fraudulent Application for Deferred Action

Those Not Eligible for Deferred Action Not Out of Luck

Can You Appeal a “Deferred Action” Decision?

HHS Announces Undocumented Individuals With Deferred Action Status Ineligible For Affordable Care Act’s Preexisting Condition...

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?

National Security and Public Safety Disqualifiers for “Deferred Action” Status

“Multiple Misdemeanor” Disqualifiers for “Deferred Action” Status

“Significant Misdemeanor” Disqualifiers for “Deferred Action” Status

Felony Disqualifiers for “Deferred Action” Status

Requests for Deferred Action Are Now Being Considered

Deferred Action Program Now Implemented by Homeland Security

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals – Chicago Immigration

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