When Opportunity Knocks, Answer the Door
For the last 10 years, the people have waited. Waited for Congress to provide a solution for the millions in need of immigration reform. Families have waited. Businesses have waited. And yet, still, nothing. It is unlikely that relief is coming any time soon. The reality is that there is no simple solution to the […]
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). […]
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 […]
Deferred action to change future for thousands of young immigrants in KC
News Story from NBC 41 Action News
Kansas City law firm gears up for large turn-out of immigrants in light of rules announcement and applications for deferred action for childhood arrivals.
Kansas City, MO (August 7, 2012) When the Obama administration announced a new immigration policy for ‘Dream Act’ youth in June 2012, dozens of young immigrants and media gathered outside the law offices of Sharma-Crawford Attorneys at Law to learn more. When the specifics of those rules and the application process are made public, Michael […]
Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process
Source: Distributed on August 3, 2012 by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Over the past three years, this Administration has undertaken an unprecedented effort to transform the immigration enforcement system into one that focuses on public safety, border security and the integrity of the immigration system. As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues […]