2015 Old Blog

USCIS is requiring a small number of DACA holders to return their 3-year employment authorization document (EAD) cards. The reason? About 2,100 3-year work authorization cards were issued after the February 16 deferred action injunction date. If you think this may apply to you, keep reading because we’ve broken down what you need to know about this important DACA update.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) receives thousands of family- and employment-based green card applications every year, which creates a backlog. As a result, the U.S. Department of State issues the monthly Visa Bulletin, allowing applicants to learn when their petition will be processed.

On May 26, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) request to stay (remove) the injunction on expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA).

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) receives thousands of green card applications every year, which creates a significant backlog. In result, the U.S. Department of State issues the monthly Visa Bulletin, providing updated priority dates and application quota numbers.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) receives a massive volume of green card applications every year, creating a significant backlog. As a result, the U.S. Department of State issues the monthly Visa Bulletin, which provides updates regarding priority date timelines and application quota numbers.

Currently, there are 5.2 million undocumented immigrants that qualify for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA). Out of that large population group, the Center for American Progress (CAP) estimates 3.7 million are presently in the labor force. CAP recently conducted a study reviewing how deferred action affects undocumented immigrants’ earnings. The findings? It leads to higher wages!