President Obama on Executive Action on Immigration

President Obama announced plans for executive action to provide relief for nearly 5 million immigrants living in the United States. Among the changes announced are:

• Expansion of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or "dreamers") to include additional population who have been present in the United States since January 1, 2010. It would also eliminate the upper age limit.
• Allowing parents of US citizens and lawful permanent residents who have been present in the US since January 1, 2010 to request deferred action and employment authorization.
• Making improvements and changes to employment-based immigration (such as allowing work authorization for spouses of H-1B visa holders, allowing more job flexibility, etc.)

Remember that these plans have not yet been implemented and the USCIS is not accepting any applications at this time. Do not become a victim of a scam!

We will be posting information as things develop. However, to get the most up to date information, call our office at (512) 476-7163 or e-mail us.





  

NEWS: TPS for Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone

Due to the Ebola outbreak, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security just announced designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone. Nationals of these countries might be able to apply for TPS status and an employment authorization card if they were present in the United States on November 20, 2014 and continuously reside in the United States since that date.

To apply for TPS, those eligible must submit an application with the USCIS. Note that the registration period ends on May 20, 2015.

This comes as a welcome news and relief for the citizens of West African countries most seriously impacted by the Ebola outbreak.

To find out more about today's announcement, go to http://www.uscis.gov/news/dhs-announces-temporary-protected-status-designations-liberia-guinea-and-sierra-leone

For assistance, contact our office at (512) 476-7163.