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Deferred Action

Deferred action may be available, particularly for those who have minimal criminal history. This protective status allows you to work and live in the United States for a specified time, and it may include greater numbers of undocumented immigrants in the future.

Attorneys to Assist you with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals allows some immigrants who arrived without legal status to gain work permits and pursue a path to citizenship. Applicants for DACA must meet a number of requirements, including that he or she:

entered the united states prior to age 16
was present in the United States since June 15, 2007
was under age 31 on June 15, 2012
was physically present in the United States both on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making the request with the immigration agency, USCIS
had no other lawful status on June 15, 2012
high school, GED, or military discharge, or pursuing education
is not subject to criminal history bars

The forms used for DACA applications are the USCIS forms I-821D and I-765 work authorization. An applicant should speak with an experienced immigration attorney to ensure that they are not subject to any bars or complications in the application process.

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Attorneys to assist you with Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA)

President Obama's executive order of November 2014 has not yet been put into effect due to a conflict in the courts. If approved, DACA may be expanded to include an even wider range of dates for childhood arrivals. Also pending before the Supreme Court is Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA), which would protect some parents of American citizen and legal permanent resident children. While DAPA is still pending, you can speak with an attorney now to understand eligibility, required documentation, and fees associated with DAPA applications if they are indeed put into effect.

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How can an Attorney Help me with DACA and DAPA?

DACA, and presumably DAPA once in effect, have very specific requirements per the legal regulations. Clients should be very careful to make sure that they are eligible for one of these programs prior to contacting immigration services with an application. Clients with criminal history, unlawful entry, or who are uncertain about their immigration status should be particularly careful and at the very least consult with an attorney before making an important decision to apply for DACA or DAPA.

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Other Immigration Attorney Services

Special Immigrant Juveniles

Certain young people, who have been neglected, abused, or abandoned by one or both of their parents, may be eligible for this special protective status. This status requires appearances in the Probate and Immigration courts, as well as before USCIS.

Survivors of violence

Those who have been forced into situations of domestic violence, verbal and physical abuse in their home, workplace threats or violence, or who survived crimes in public here in the United States may be eligible for immigration benefits. Additionally, our office represents those who have survived sex or human trafficking.

Marriage Visas

Marriage visas require both extensive documentation and several interviews. USCIS also has requirements including financial sponsorship and a clean immigration history. An attorney can guide you and help with waivers as needed.