On July 28, 2020, Department of State Acting Secretary Chad Wolf issued a memo, once again putting DACA program on hold while they are reconsidering the DACA program. Latest DHS Memo on DACA This latest DHS memo, instructed the DHS to do the following: rejects all NEW DACA applications; rejects all PENDING DACA applications that…
Following the Supreme Court judgment on 6/18/2020, our law firm has been receiving a large volume of calls from anxious callers, asking us whether they can file for DACA and when it is a good time to do so. As of today 6/26/2020, the USCIS (United States of Citizenship and Services) and the Department of…
On Thursday 6/18/2020, the Supreme Court released their decision in Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of Univ. of Cal. (18-587) finding that DACA was improperly rescinded. So, where do we go from here? Does that mean DACA is revived after its rescission in June 2017? The answer is YES….for now! What is DACA? DACA stands…
As we have the privilege to celebrate the holiday seasons with families and friends, we’d like to take a moment to remember those who are less fortunate or even in dangerous situations such as trafficked victims or abused spouses. If you are or know someone who are in such a situation and without a lawful…
When applying for asylum, individuals must establish that they have suffered persecution due to: Race Religion Nationality Membership in a particular social group, and/or Political opinion. Regarding membership in a particular social group, it has been held that kingship (family members) were an example of a clearly identifiable social group. Thus, one can qualify for…
The federal government may be eliminating soon deportation protections for immediate family members of active duty or veteran members of the U.S. Armed Forces or the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve. Memos are circulating around Homeland Security and Defense Department personnel about ending military parole in place. What is Military Parole in Place? Military…
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a piece of legislation that sought to combat domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in the United States through means of criminal justice and community-based responses. How did VAWA become a law? VAWA was first enacted in 1994 by then President Clinton. It has been…
On August 31, 2018, the U.S. District Court declined to issue a preliminary injunction to halt the processing of DACA renewal applications. This latest ruling or order means if you are a DACA recipient and need to renew your DACA status, you are still able to renew it and should do so as soon as…
U Visas were created through the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Prevention Act (VTVPA) of 2000. The legislative initiative was enacted to encourage victims to report crimes and contribute to investigations and prosecutions regardless of immigration status. If you are an undocumented immigrant, an U visa may be an option as it provides a pathway…
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