President Obama's executive action will give more immigrants the opportunity to qualify for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) by expanding the parameters of the program. It also extends the period of deferred action and employment authorization to three years. The term of protection ... Read more
In an address to the nation today, President Obama reaffirmed his commitment to try to fix as much of the problem of undocumented immigration and the current immigration system as possible by promising to take a series of steps using his executive power. In short, President Obama will authorize the implementation of a new program ... Read more
The images of thousands of children arriving alone in the United States, fleeing violence in their home countries, risking their lives in a perilous journey that in some instances claimed their lives, have caused great concern this year. While activists have complained about the deplorable conditions under which they have been ... Read more
It has been two years since the first DACA applications were accepted and approved. Since the program lasts for two years, many young people must now begin the re-registration process. In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I explain what the process is like and answer the question of a ... Read more
A federal court ruled Monday that Arizona authorities cannot deny driver's licenses to immigrants who received work authorization under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The court's decision stipulates that Arizona must begin issuing driver's licenses to ... Read more
It has been almost two years since the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program went into effect. That means that soon the more than 521,000 people who were approved for the program will have to begin the process of renewing their permits. Yesterday, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ... Read more
This week in my Consulta Migratoria® column I answer the question of a reader who wants to know what it consists of and how he or she can qualify for the deferred action program for people who came to the United States as children. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. ... Read more
638,054 applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) consideration have been received since the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) opened the deadline for initiating the process on August 15, 2012. According to figures provided by the USCIS, this government agency received a total of ... Read more
In my Consulta Migratoria® column this week I answer several questions from readers. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide general answers to your questions. Please consult with an attorney or federal government representative who specializes in Obamacare law before asking any of your questions. Read more
This week, in my Consulta Migratoria® column, I outline the requirements under which certain immigrants may qualify for financial assistance and health coverage under "Obamacare". Here is the column: One of the goals of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care ... Read more
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