Texas Judge’s Decision Causes Immediate Problems for Immigrants Nationwide
The stories below are based off real client experiences. However, all names and specific details have been altered as a matter of privacy and confidentiality. Recently, a Texas federal judge issued a temporary injunction on President Obama’s executive action that would provide temporary status for thousands undocumented immigrants in the U.S. The U.S. Department of […]
What a DHS shutdown could mean to immigrants; views from a Kansas City immigration attorney
Today, Senate democrats blocked passage of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spending bill loaded with amendments meant to block implementation of President Obama’s proposed executive action. These executive actions include expanding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and a new deferred action program for parents of U.S. citizen and lawful permanent resident children (DAPA). […]
Notarios May Try to Take Advantage of Executive Action: Advice From a Kansas City Immigration Attorney
The stories below are based off real client experiences. However, all names and specific details have been altered as a matter of privacy and confidentiality. Scammers have preyed on the immigrant community for decades. Undocumented immigrants live everyday in fear of being deported and separated from their family. They are particularly vulnerable to scammers because […]
DMV Requirements for Noncitizens in Kansas & Missouri
Repository of Resources for Undocumented Students from The College Board
The issue of advocacy and support for undocumented students came to the attention of the College Board during its first Prepárate™: Educating Latinos for the Future of America conference in 2007. Recently The College Board prepared this excellent resource list for undocumented students in the U.S. The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that […]
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process Statistics
USCIS has released statistics regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process from August 15 – September 13, 2012. Click to view the report.
Social Security Number — Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals
This document from the Social Security Administration outlines who may be eligible for a Social Security number and how to apply. Click to view the document.
State Driver’s License Requirements – Deferred Action
The link below is a chart that looks at whether each state’s document requirements for a driver’s license can be satisfied with a grant of deferred action, documents obtainable through a grant of deferred action, and other documents that DACA beneficiaries are likely to have. The information was gathered from the individual state’s website. Statutes […]