The USCIS statistics on DACA Initial cases for the fourth quarter of FY2015, from 7/1/15 to 9/30/15 show a total of 18,140 DACA requests accepted for processing, (N/A) biometric services appointments scheduled, 19,074 requests approved, and 3,249 requests have been denied. The USCIS statistics on DACA Renewal cases for the…
The USCIS statistics on DACA Initial cases for the third quarter of FY2015, from 4/1/15 to 6/30/15 show a total of 22,158 DACA requests accepted for processing, (N/A) biometric services appointments scheduled, 17,892 requests approved, and 4,943 requests have been denied. The USCIS statistics on DACA Renewal cases for the…
USCIS has announced that they have accounted for over 99% of the invalid work permits they issued to some DACA recipients. Of the more than 2,600 invalid work permits, only 22 failed to return them or show good cause for not doing so by the July 30th deadline. The 22…
In response to the injunction in Texas v. United States, USCIS is requiring approximately 2,000 individuals to whom 3-year Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) were issued after the February 16, 2015 injunction, to return their EADs to the USCIS by July 17th or show cause. The USCIS letter sent to the…
On June 15, 2015 the USCIS updated their Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) frequently asked questions (FAQs). Reviewing these frequently asked questions is a great way to get a better understanding of the DACA process. These FAQs cover: – What is Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals? – DACA Process…
In response to the injunction in Texas v. United States, USCIS is requiring approximately 2,000 individuals to whom 3-year Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) were issued after the February 16, 2015 injunction, to return their EADs to the USCIS by July 17th or show cause. The USCIS letter sent to the…
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be a holding a free Teleconference on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 between 2:00pm to 3:00pm (EST). The subject of this event will be their continued processing of requests under the original guidelines for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and the…
When your initial two-year grant of deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) expires, you may request a renewal. USCIS suggests you submit your DACA renewal request up to150 days before the expiration date located on your current Form I-797 DACA approval notice and Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Some people are…
The USCIS statistics on DACA Initial cases for the second quarter of FY2015, from 1/1/15 to 3/31/15 show a total of 21,670 DACA requests accepted for processing, (N/A) biometric services appointments scheduled, 25,814 requests approved, and 4,840 requests have been denied. The USCIS statistics on DACA Renewal cases for the…
The Immigration Advocates Network (IAN), the American Immigration Council (AIC) and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) launched a new mobile app for your smartphone called, “Pocket DACA.” This app is designed to help undocumented immigrants brought to this country as children understand the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)…