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Category: Enforcement

November 21, 2014

Obama Takes Executive Action on Immigration

On November 20, 2014, President Obama addressed the nation on steps he is taking to fix the broken Immigration system in light of Congress’ failure to act. The main provisions that have been announced so far and details about who qualifies and when are as follows. DAP (Deferred Action for Parents) – Available approximately June 15, 2015 An undocumented person who […]

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January 31, 2013

Travelling outside the United States as a Dreamer (DACA)

A young client who was recently granted legal status and work authorization under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program asked me if he could travel outside the United States. His life had changed so much in the last few months. For the first time in his life he was legal and could work. He knew no other country […]

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January 14, 2013

Can I apply for a Provisional Waiver if I am in removal (deportation) proceedings?

We are fielding questions about whether someone in removal proceedings or who has been ordered removed (deported) can apply under the new Provisional Waiver Process. The Answer If you are currently in removal proceedings, they need to be “administratively closed” so that you can apply for the Provisional Waiver (I-601A). Once the waiver has been approved, you will need to “re-calendar” […]

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January 11, 2013

New ICE Detainer policy – December 21, 2012

The director of Immigration & Customs Enforcement, John Morton, released a memorandum on December 21, 2012 that if implemented will significantly scale back the application of detainers by federal, state and local law enforcement. Under the new guidance, ICE should issue a detainer only where (1) they have reason to believe the individual is an alien subject to removal from […]

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August 19, 2012

Deferred Action (DACA) Applications and Crimes, Convictions, Arrests and Charges

An area the Law Offices of Ricky Malik, PC has always gained expertise in is the intersection of immigration with criminal convictions. The new Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program raises issues about what crimes or convictions will prevent someone from applying. Before reading the below list of disqualifiers, please note that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has […]

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August 19, 2012

Virginia DMV confirms Deferred Action students will be able to obtain Driver’s Licenses!

Good news! A common question we are asked by Deferred Action (DACA) applicants is whether they can get driver’s licenses. In Virginia, the answer is “yes.” “The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has confirmed in writing that young people granted “deferred action” by Immigration Customs Enforcement at the Department of Homeland Security will be eligible for Virginia driver’s licenses […]

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August 18, 2012

How is “currently in school” defined for the Deferred Action Program?

We are receiving many questions about the “school” requirement for DACA: “Can I enroll in a GED program now?”, “What if I completed High School in my country, can I enroll in school now?”, “Do I still need to be in school?”, “Do I need to go back to school?”, The DACA program is flexible. To meet the “currently in […]

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August 17, 2012

How to apply for Deferred Action (DACA)?

USCIS is now accepting applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Entrants (DACA) as of August 15, 2012. In order to apply, you need to consider and/or submit the following: Strongly consider hiring or discussing your eligibility with a qualified immigration attorney; Submit a check or money order payable to “U.S. Department of Homeland Security” for $465; Two (2) Passport Photos; […]

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August 05, 2012

USCIS will begin to accept Deferred Action (DREAM) applications on August 15, 2012

The Department of Homeland announced the procedure for young persons to file for deferred action as announced by the Obama administration on June 15, 2012. Filing will begin on August 15, 2012. Young persons who are in removal (deportation) proceedings, as well as those who already have deportation (removal) orders, and those who have never been in removal proceedings will […]

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June 15, 2012

DREAM! Huge Announcement: Deferred Action and Work Permits for Students

On Monday, June 11, 2012 and the following day, the Washington Post ran a story about one of the Law Offices of Ricky Malik’s clients. Today, June 15, 2012, after many years of advocating by thousands, the Obama administration announced that it will offer Deferred Action to those who know only the United States as home, for those who were brought […]

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