2015 Old Blog

It’s widely believed that undocumented immigrants are unable to apply for green cards; however, that’s untrue. Select individuals with unlawful status can apply if they meet the requirements and complete the application process accurately. If you’re undocumented, learn if you qualify to receive legal permanent residency, work authorization, travel rights and the other life-changing benefits associated with a green card.

Today is Citizenship Day! September 17 marks the 228th anniversary of our Founding Fathers signing the U.S. Constitution. As we look back to that historic occasion, people across the United States are preparing to take the naturalization test and become U.S. citizens.

When President Obama introduced Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in 2012, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) pledged to refocus its deportation efforts on the biggest threats, such as those posing a risk to public safety and national security.

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an initiative that was announced by President Obama in June 2012. It offers temporary, protected status and work authorization to individuals without legal status in the United States. DACA status is offered in two year increments.

The immigration process unites families with loved ones while offering life-changing opportunities to students and professionals. Unfortunately, there are individuals and companies that exploit people’s situations to reap monetary gains.

President Obama's latest deferred action executive order is on hold due to a federal injunction granted in February. If you qualify for expanded DACA or DAPA, don't worry, immigration advocates believe the injunction won't last long and the USCIS may begin accepting applications soon.

As the federal government works toward a bipartisan solution to immigration reform, we’re left to wonder if a comprehensive change will happen. However, there is some movement on the local level as 12 states have passed their own version of the DREAM Act. The legislation would have given young immigrants a path to citizenship and was rejected by the senate in 2010.

The April 15 tax filing deadline is quickly approaching, however, there’s still time to file. All foreign nationals, regardless of their immigration status, are required to file tax returns if they worked in the U.S. the previous year.

Immigration advocates around the country are extremely hopeful that a path to citizenship will be available soon. Once the immigration reform bill passes, undocumented immigrants will be able to walk the path to full U.S. citizenship through the Registered Provisional Immigrant program.