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Federal Judge Dismisses “Sheriff Joe’s” Legal Challenge To Immigration Executive Order

On November 20th, President Obama expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and also created a new program of Deferred Action for Parents of Americans ...
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What Immigration Qualifications Are Necessary To Be DAPA Eligible?

One of the initiatives listed under President Obama’s recent immigration law executive order will defer deportation of parents whose: Children are United States (U.S.) citizens ...
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Defining Criminal Activity That May Bar DAPA Approval

Individuals who qualify for Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) will not be deported. However, DAPA does not equal permanent resident status or citizenship. It ...
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Now & In The Future: The Basics Of An Employment Authorization Document

An Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is simply what its name implies: a document that authorizes an individual to work in the United States. An EAD ...
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President Obama Announces Executive Action On Immigration: Social & Economic Implications

President Obama announced significant reforms to overhaul the nation’s immigration system. Obama will not grant amnesty to millions of undocumented immigrants. Instead, Obama’s executive action ...
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U.S. Immigration Reform: Addressing Removal For Immigrants

The U.S. has many undocumented immigrants residing in the country for over a decade. These individuals with children born in the U.S. have established their ...
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