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On November 20, 2014, the President announced a series of executive actions to crack down on illegal
immigration at the border, prioritize deporting felons not families, and require certain undocumented immigrants
to pass a criminal background check and pay taxes in order to temporarily stay in the U.S. without fear of
deportation.
These initiatives include:
1. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program - BEGINS FEBRUARY 18, 2015
Who: Current DACA recipients seeking renewal and new applicants, including individuals born prior to June
15, 1981, who meet all other DACA guidelines.
What: Allows individuals born prior to June 15, 1981, to apply for DACA (removing the upper age restriction
provided they meet all other guidelines. Requires continuous residence in the United States since
January 1, 2010, rather than the prior requirement of June 15, 2007. Extends the deferred action
period and employment authorization to three years from the current two years.
When: BEGINS FEBRUARY 18, 2015
2. Deferred Action for Parents and of U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents
Who: An undocumented individual living in the United States who, on the date of the announcement, is the
parent of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and who meets the guidelines listed below.
What: Allows parents to request deferred action and employment authorization if they:
When: Approximately 180 days following the President’s November 20, 2014, announcement.
immigration at the border, prioritize deporting felons not families, and require certain undocumented immigrants
to pass a criminal background check and pay taxes in order to temporarily stay in the U.S. without fear of
deportation.
These initiatives include:
1. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program - BEGINS FEBRUARY 18, 2015
- Expanding the population eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to young
people who came to this country before turning 16 years old and have been present since January 1,
2010, and extending the period of DACA and work authorization from two years to three years.
Who: Current DACA recipients seeking renewal and new applicants, including individuals born prior to June
15, 1981, who meet all other DACA guidelines.
What: Allows individuals born prior to June 15, 1981, to apply for DACA (removing the upper age restriction
provided they meet all other guidelines. Requires continuous residence in the United States since
January 1, 2010, rather than the prior requirement of June 15, 2007. Extends the deferred action
period and employment authorization to three years from the current two years.
When: BEGINS FEBRUARY 18, 2015
2. Deferred Action for Parents and of U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents
- Allowing parents of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents who have been in the country since
January 1, 2010, to request deferred action and employment authorization for three years, in a new
Deferred Action for Parental Accountability program, provided they pass required background checks.
Who: An undocumented individual living in the United States who, on the date of the announcement, is the
parent of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and who meets the guidelines listed below.
What: Allows parents to request deferred action and employment authorization if they:
- Have continuous residence in the United States since January 1, 2010;
- Are the parents of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident born on or before November 20, 2014; and
- Are not an enforcement priority for removal from the United States, pursuant to the November 20, 2014
When: Approximately 180 days following the President’s November 20, 2014, announcement.
| Executive Actions on Immigration |
Original story from USCIS
ATTENTION! THESE EXECUTIVE ACTIONS ARE CURRENTLY ON HOLD AS THEY ARE CURRENTLY IN THE COURT SYSTEM. WE WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED AS PROGRESS IS MADE. THANK YOU. |