House of Representatives votes to stop Obama Executive Action

The U.S. House of Representatives, which is currently under Republican control, today voted and passed two amendments that would overturn President Barack Obama's immigration policies. The House not only attacked the Executive Action that the President announced in November 2014, but also the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which ... Read more

Immigration resolutions for 2015

This week in my Consulta Migratoria® column I offer some immigration resolutions for 2015. Here's the column: Every year-end we talk about making resolutions - like losing weight, spending more time with our families, looking for a better job or buying a house. We make these promises to ourselves with the intention of improving our ... Read more

Arizona begins issuing driver's licenses to Dreamers

After a more than two-year legal fight, approximately 22,000 people in Arizona who qualified for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program will finally be able to apply for and receive driver's licenses. Last week, U.S. District Judge David Campbell issued an order ... Read more

Does age matter for DACA eligibility? Application Requirements

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a question from a reader who wants to know how President Obama's recent executive action benefits DACA. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here is a general answer to her questions. Please consult with ... Read more

Why can't they sign up for DAPA or DACA if they have TPS?

In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to your questions. Please consult with an immigration attorney to receive personalized legal advice before beginning any process. ... Read more

President Obama's Executive Action Lawsuit Filed

A coalition of 17 states yesterday filed a lawsuit challenging President Barack Obama's recent executive action on immigration, claiming it is unconstitutional and will cause an economic burden on the states. The purpose of the lawsuit is to have the courts block President Obama's measures announced Nov. 20 and ... Read more

People with TPS cannot register for DAPA or DACA.

Monday, December 15, 2014 is the last day for Hondurans and Nicaraguans to re-register for the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. That is the deadline that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) stipulated for the re-registration deadline when it announced the extension ... Read more

Clarifications on Obama's Executive Action

People continue to have questions about who qualifies for immigration benefits under President Barack Obama's Executive Action. I understand that many people want to be able to qualify for the new Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) program or benefit from the expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which will allow them to receive immigration benefits under the ... Read more

Who qualifies for DAPA?

This week in my Consulta Migratoria® column I answer a reader's question. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on the immigration history of each person. Here I provide a general answer to your questions. Please consult with an immigration attorney to receive personalized legal advice before beginning any process. This ... Read more

New DACA requirements due to Obama's executive action

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

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