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.