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Current State of DACA after Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling

Today the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued its highly anticipated decision finding that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, “DACA” was unlawful affirming the lower Texas District Court’s decision.

Khadija DerrickDecember 6, 2022

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Immigration

DACA Final Rule Published

DACA final rule has been settled. Dreamers get a final regulation from the Department of Homeland Security, helping secure their future.

Khadija DerrickOctober 10, 2022

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Department of Homeland Security to Comply with Court Order to Restore DACA

DHS has announced that it has taken steps to comply with the December 4, 2020 federal district court order requiring them to restore the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to its 2012 form. To learn more about the…

Jenny ZhanDecember 21, 2020

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

USCIS Issues Updated DACA Policy

USCIS has announced updated policies regarding adjudicating DACA requests and related work permit applications. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 18 that the Trump Administration failed to provide an adequate justification for terminating the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals…

Jenny ZhanAugust 27, 2020

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DHS Will not Process New DACA Applicants, Limit Renewals to One Year, and Will not Process Advance Parole

DHS announced today that USCIS will not accept initial DACA filings, will limit DACA renewals to one year, and will not accept DACA applications for advance parole except in extraordinary circumstances. These measures will remain in place until DHS has…

Jenny ZhanJuly 29, 2020

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Trump Administration Puts DACA Applications on Hold

Since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 18 that the Trump Administration failed to provide an adequate justification for terminating the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This decision means that the DACA program will remain in place…

Jenny ZhanJuly 28, 2020

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Supreme Court Keeps DACA Alive

In a 5 to 4, decision, the Supreme Court held that the Trump administration could not immediately shut down DACA. Keep in mind that, although the decision is a great Victory the matter is not resolved. The Supreme Court decided…

Jenny ZhanJuly 28, 2020

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Supreme Court Issues Ruling on DACA

The United States Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the Trump Administration failed to provide an adequate justification for terminating the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This decision means that the DACA program will remain in place for…

Jenny ZhanJune 18, 2020

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House of Representatives Passes Relief Bill for Dreamers

On May 28, 2019, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act. This Act would provide a path to permanent residence and citizenship for current recipients of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Action for…

Jenny ZhanJune 7, 2019

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Texas Federal Judge Extends DACA’s Life

District Judge Andrew Hanen denied the State of Texas and nine other States' request to halt the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. On September 5, 2017, the Trump Administration announced the end of the DACA program, an Obama era…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 5, 2018

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Court Orders Full Reinstatement of DACA

On April 24, 2018, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has ordered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to fully reinstate the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, but has stayed (delayed) its order for 90…

Jenny ZhanApril 25, 2018

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Can a DACA Recipient Apply for an Employer-Sponsored Green Card in the U.S.? Can a DACA Recipient Apply for Nonimmigrant Status in the U.S., Such as an H-1B or E-2?

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a program that was introduced by the Obama Administration in June 2012 to provide work authorization and administrative relief from immigration enforcement action to certain unlawfully present aliens who entered the United States…

Jenny ZhanMarch 29, 2018

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Will DACA become obsolete under the Trump administration? Am I in danger of being deported if I have DACA?

Will DACA become obsolete under President Trump? Amid recent immigration raids as well as arrests and detention of individuals paroled under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), immigrants and their advocates ask where DACA is headed and whether President…

IanScottApril 1, 2017

deferred action for childhood arrivals

Current State of DACA after Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling

DACA Final Rule Published

Department of Homeland Security to Comply with Court Order to Restore DACA

USCIS Issues Updated DACA Policy

DHS Will not Process New DACA Applicants, Limit Renewals to One Year, and Will not Process Advance Parole

Trump Administration Puts DACA Applications on Hold

Supreme Court Keeps DACA Alive

Supreme Court Issues Ruling on DACA

House of Representatives Passes Relief Bill for Dreamers

Texas Federal Judge Extends DACA’s Life

Court Orders Full Reinstatement of DACA

Can a DACA Recipient Apply for an Employer-Sponsored Green Card in the U.S.? Can a DACA Recipient Apply for Nonimmigrant Status in the U.S., Such as an H-1B or E-2?

Will DACA become obsolete under the Trump administration? Am I in danger of being deported if I have DACA?

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