Tuesday, August 7, 2012

New Opportunities for Young Immigrants coming August 15, 2012

The Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") announced that on August 15, 2012, many young immigrants without proper documents who have graduated high school in the United States will be able to apply for deferred action and work authorization. The forms will be available at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ("CIS") website, www.uscis.gov. Applicants who can take advantage of this program must have the following qualifications:
Came to the United States under the age of sixteen;
Have continuously resided in the United States for a least five years preceding the date of this memorandum and are present in the United States on the date of this memorandum;
Are currently in school, have graduated from high school, have obtained a general education development certificate, or are honorably discharged veterans of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States;
Have not been convicted of a felony offense, a significant misdemeanor offense, multiple misdemeanor offenses, or otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety;
Are not above the age of thirty.
Even immigrants who are in removal proceedings may apply for deferral of removal from CIS. A special form will be available for these purposes.
Immigrants should not apply for deferral or work permits until the forms are released on August 15, 2012.   Glickman Turley's experienced attorneys represent individuals on a wide range of immigration matters, as well as other legal issues. Please contact our attorneys if you wish to discuss representation .