07 Feb

Executive Action on Immigration by President Obama.

Last November, President Obama suggested executive actions related to immigration, after the Congress failed to clear the immigration reform bill – it is the same senate that approved immigration bill in June 2013! As on date, there are 11 million immigrants in the US, who aren’t documented yet. Out of the 11 million, 19% are…

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05 Feb

DAPA – Deferred Action for Parents Arrivals

An undocumented individual living in the United States who is the parent of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and who meets the guidelines listed below. What Allows parents to request deferred action and employment authorization if they: Have lived in the United States continuously since January 1, 2010; Had, on November 20, 2014, a…

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04 Feb

Expansion of Executive Powers

On November 20, 2014, the President announced a series of executive actions to crack down on illegal immigration at the border, prioritize deporting felons not families, and require certain undocumented immigrants to pass a criminal background check and pay taxes in order to temporarily stay in the U.S. without fear of deportation. These initiatives include:…

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