2/14/18 DACA Update

Last week, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services department announced that they will not be accepting applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals from individuals who have never been accepted under DACA before. There were federal court orders issued on both January 9, 2018, and February 13, 2018, indicating that individuals that need to renew their DACA status will be able to submit applications to do so. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program will be operating as it was before it was redacted in September of 2017.

Of course, as the government continues to battle over the future of the Deferred Action program, more changes are sure to be made. In fact, a bill was recently introduced calling for a 10-12 year path to citizenship for DACA program participants.

Our firm understands that with all of the changes to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that have been made, as well as with all of the speculation in the news, individuals may be confused and concerned about the future. We are committed to staying up to date on the various changes that have been made and that will inevitably continue to be made as time passes. If you have questions about your Deferred Action status or want to seek assistance obtaining a Green Card or another visa, contact our firm today.

We understand how much is on the line when clients face matters related to immigration. If you are in need of experienced legal counsel for matters regarding immigration, please contact the Law Offices of Salvatore A. Falletta, LLC and we would be happy to provide you with assistance. Our firm is located in Lyndhurst, New Jersey. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.