Biden is Choosing to Continue and Expand Trump-Era Policies
Trump enacted some of the most violent and extreme anti-immigrant policies that we’ve seen in recent history–one full year after becoming president, Biden has yet to get rid of them. Biden has failed to roll back Trump policies, and his inaction has endangered the lives of millions of people that he could have helped throughout […]
What You Should Know About the Parliamentarian’s Anti-Immigrant Advice
1. Democrats have the POWER to make citizenship happen The Senate parliamentarian, an unelected advisor, recommended against the inclusion of work permits and protections from deportations in the budget reconciliation package. This is the third time she has denied protections to our communities. 2. Democrats have the power to reject her recommendation and they must! […]
How to Easily Renew Your DACA in 2024
[As of April 12, 2022] The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewals can now be filed online. Renewing your DACA by yourself can seem like a daunting task. The truth, however, is that in most cases you can easily renew your DACA from the comfort of […]
Questions & Answers: Filling out DACA Forms (I-821D, I-765, I-765WS)
(This Guide does not substitute legal advice from an Attorney or accredited representative.) Form I-182D Consideration of Deferred Action of Childhood Arrival Download form I-182D Where can I find the latest application forms for DACA? You can find the latest DACA forms on the USCIS website. Make sure it is the current version by checking […]
Know Your Rights: A Guide for Immigrants
« Resources Know Your Rights ICE and CBP might not respect our rights, but they cannot take away our POWER. Use these resources to learn about your rights and express them in case you have an encounter with an immigration official. Scenarios Immigration Agents Come to Your Home Prepare Yourself Fill out your preparedness plan […]
5 Steps to applying for DACA for the first time!
This resource is for immigrant youth looking to apply for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) for the first time. If you are looking to renew your DACA, check out our DACA Renewal Guide. Let’s get started: First things first, consult a legal service provider! We recommend first verifying with your attorney or accredited representative […]
5 Steps on Checking Your DACA Case Status
You finally filled out all the necessary applications to solicit your DACA and have mailed your DACA Packet. Now what happens? Here are 5 steps and tips to use as you wait for USCIS to process your application: Check your mail. Once you have submitted your application, USCIS will send you a form I-797C, Notice […]
Guidance for DACA Recipients and Legal Practitioners – Frequently Asked Questions
[UPDATE ON 10/26/2023] – On September 13, 2023, Judge Hanen in Texas found the new 2022 DACA regulations unlawful for similar reasons that he had previously found DACA under the 2012 policy memorandum unlawful. But the court again partially paused its decision, which allows current DACA recipients to continue to renew and apply for advance parole […]
DACA Community Call (July 17, 2021)
On July 16, 2021, Texas federal court Judge Hanen published his opinion on the DACA case, Texas v. United States, which challenged the legality of the DACA policy. Judge Hanen’s opinion is that DACA is not a lawful policy, but for now will allow those with existing DACA to continue to renew. No first-time initial DACA requests will […]
GuÃa de DACA para beneficiarios de DACA y profesionales legales – Preguntas Frecuentes
[Actualización el 26/10/2023] – El 13 de septiembre de 2023, el juez Hanen en Texas encontró ilegales las nuevas regulaciones de DACA de 2022 por razones similares a las que anteriormente habÃa considerado ilegal DACA según el memorando de polÃtica de 2012. Pero el tribunal nuevamente detuvo parcialmente su decisión, que permite a los actuales beneficiarios […]
