Don’t Miss the Running Solo Charity Fundraiser
On Saturday, December 1, 2012 The Clinic will be present its first Running Solo Charity Fundraiser featuring Penn Masala, the world’s first and premier Bollywood a cappella group, to benefit those in removal proceedings. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased here. Student tickets are $10 online, or $25 at the door General admission tickets are $15 […]
Applicability of Prosecutorial Discretion Memoranda to Certain Family Relationships
From a Memo from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement dated October 5, 2012 In June 2011, Director Morton issued a memorandum entitled “Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion Consistent with Civil Immigration Enforcement Priorities of the Agency for the Apprehension, Detention, and Removal of Aliens” (the Prosecutorial Discretion Memorandum). This and other memoranda related to prosecutorial discretion are designed to ensure 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 […]
Dream Act Informational Meeting a Success
The informational meeting on June 20th regarding the new Dream Act announced on June 15th was a well-attended. View Fox 4 News Story covering the meeting.
Dream Act Excitement Now Followed by Patience, Caution
Obama Administration’s policy change comes without details for immigrants still facing deportation. Kansas City, MO (June 19, 2012) On Friday June 15th the law firm of Sharma-Crawford Attorneys at Law were busy fielding calls from media, fellow attorneys and illegal immigrants eager to learn more about the Obama Administration’s announced policy change under the Dream Act. […]