USCIS approved nearly 366,000 deferred action cases

Today marks the first anniversary of the announcement of the deferred action program for undocumented youth who came to the United States as children. Thanks to President Obama and his administration, the lives of more than 365,000 individuals and their families have taken a positive turn in terms of their immigration status. They have ... Read more

USCIS approved nearly 269,000 deferred action cases

More than 488,782 requests for deferred action have been submitted since the USCIS opened the deadline to initiate the process. According to figures provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), this government agency has received a total of 488,782 requests between August 15 and March 31, 2013. Of that figure, the USCIS has ... Read more

If you are eligible, apply for deferred action.

Although the deferred action program only provides temporary protection for certain undocumented youth, it is a great benefit that should not be missed. In my La Opinión column this week, I explain why you should apply for deferred action if you are eligible. After a very slow start, the processing of deferred action requests for undocumented youth has been expedited. Already ... Read more

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