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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