Obama administration officials have announced that a contentious fingerprinting program to identify illegal immigrants will be extended across Massachusetts and New York next week, expanding federal enforcement efforts despite opposition from the governors and immigrant groups in those states.
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Army Offers Citizenship track for needed skillsConsideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ProcessDHS Announces Application Process for Deferred Action Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released important details about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) process, which will temporarily allow some eligible youth to go to school and work without fear of deportation. |
Not Quite the DREAM Act for Military DREAMers
By Margaret Stock on June 19th, 2012
On Friday, June 15, 2012, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano issued a Memorandum stating that DHS would shortly grant a temporary immigration status called “deferred action” to certain young people who were brought to the United States as children and “know only this country as home.”
New Immigration Policy Announced
Secretary Napolitano Announces Deferred Action Process for Young People Who Are Low Enforcement Priorities
Release Date: June 15, 2012
For Immediate Release
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Contact: 202-282-8010
WASHINGTON— Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced that effective immediately, certain young people who were brought to the United States as young children, do not present a risk to national security or public safety, and meet several key criteria will be considered for relief from removal from the country or from entering into removal proceedings. Those who demonstrate that they meet the criteria will be eligible to receive deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal, and will be eligible to apply for work authorization.
Despite Opposition, Immigration Agency to Expand Fingerprint Program
Secure Communities deportation program will expand to New York and Mass., despite Democratic governors’ objections
By JULIA PRESTON
Published: May 11, 2012
AILA Consumer Advisory for DREAMers
Individuals who may be eligible for deferred action but are facing imminent removal can contact 1-855-448-6903 at all hours
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