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
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. I am Guatemalan ... 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
August 15 marks two years since the U.S. government began accepting applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). DACA authorizes certain undocumented individuals who arrived in this country before the age of 16, and who meet a number of requirements, 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
Today marks the one-year anniversary since the federal government began accepting applications for 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 430,000 individuals and their families have taken a positive turn in ... Read more
This week in my Immigration Consultation column, I explain why eligible undocumented youth should enroll in the deferred action program. Here is the column: More than 400,000 undocumented youth have obtained the benefit of deferred action and temporary protection from deportation since the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) ... Read more
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