To prepare a successful Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) application, applicants must demonstrate continuous physical presence in the US from June 15, 2007 to the present day. However, because many applicants have kept a low profile, obtaining this documentation can seem like a daunting challenge.
Civil- and social-rights movements have catalyzed many of the most important and most historic changes in the United States. As a diverse nation, we have a colorful - and painful - history of social reformation over the years.
The month of March represented the 10-year anniversary of the Iraq war. The war was declared over in late 2011, but its effects will linger for quite some time.
Topics: Immigration Reform Updates, Personal and Family Visas, Immigration Blog
There has been a buzz across the U.S. these last few days on the issue of same-sex marriage. If you're on Facebook, you've seen the marriage equality symbol on users' timelines and in their profile pictures. If you follow the news, you've seen marches and protests. And, you probably know someone whose life is personally affected by the current state of marriage laws in the United States.
Topics: Immigration Reform Updates, Personal and Family Visas, Immigration Blog
You may have seen the New York Times article yesterday about lawyers who overbill their clients. We saw it, too, and it raises some great questions about hiring and working with attorneys of all kinds.
Topics: Deferred Action (DACA) Updates, Personal and Family Visas, Immigration Blog
by Caroline Tang, VISANOW's Senior Manager of Legal Services
Topics: For Human Resources Professionals, Work-Based Visas, Immigration Blog
Deferred action for childhood arrivals ("DACA) offers a wonderful benefit to individuals who entered the United States without inspection or whose lawful status expired prior to June 15, 2012. If approved, DACA defers removal proceedings for two years and allows the individual to remain in the United States without accruing unlawful presence.
by Marina Falkina, VISANOW Canadian Immigration Specialist
Topics: Work-Based Visas, Personal and Family Visas, Immigration Blog
The grant of deferred action prevents certain undocumented individuals from removal from the United States, provided that they meet a specific set of criteria. Deferred action also grants work authorization for a period of two years.
Topics: Deferred Action (DACA) Updates, Immigration Reform Updates, Immigration Blog