Our office receives calls every week from undocumented
individuals who want to apply for Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and
Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) or extended Deferred Action for Childhood
Arrivals (DACA), which provide illegal immigrants and undocumented individuals
with legal work authorization.
Unfortunately, these two initiatives announced by the Obama
administration in November 2014 were stopped before they even started. Before
USCIS began accepting applications in February 2015, a federal court order
suspended these programs.
The United States Supreme Court agreed to review the case in
January 2016 in the case of United States v. Texas. The passing of Supreme
Court Justice Antonin Scalia will likely change the outcome of this case.
Until the injunction is lifted, USCIS will not begin
accepting application for DAPA or extended DACA. However, you might still be eligible to apply
for, or renew the original DACA program that was announced in 2012. Contact
Baltimore immigration attorney Briana Arnold to learn more information about
this ongoing case and your eligibility to apply for DACA.
WARNING: Do not take
advice about your immigration case from a notario or an immigration consultant.
Contact only a qualified immigration lawyer for legal advice about your case.
Call Briana Arnold today at (410) 484-1400.
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