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Consumer Alert on DAPA and DACA
Per AILA.org, President Obama’s announced administrative relief has created some confusion about who might be eligible for expanded DACA and the new DAPA program. This consumer alert offers a one-page summary of eligibility and warns against scammers and notaries. Download…
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Update
Per USCIS.gov, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will expand Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals on Feb. 18, 2015. That will be the first day to request DACA under the revised guidelines established as part of President Obama’s recent anouncements…
Executive Actions on Immigration, February 2015
Per USCIS.gov, Two fliers on President Obama’s executive actions on immigration are now available. The fliers explain: The guidelines that take effect for expanded DACA on Feb. 18, 2015. How people can prepare for requesting DAPA once it becomes available…
Visa Bulletin, February 2015
DOS Visa Bulletin for February 2015. There is slight forward movement in most categories. Also included are notes on visa availability in the coming months. Read more at USDOS-CA VISA Bulletin February 2015
Executive Actions on Immigration
On November 20, 2014, the President announced a series of executive actions to crack down on illegal immigration at the border, prioritize deporting felons not families, and require certain undocumented immigrants to pass a criminal background check and pay taxes…
Visa Bulletin, January 2015
Visa Bulletin for January 2015. There is slight forward movement in most categories, except employment-based second preference India, which remained at 2/15/05. Read more at USDOS-CA VISA Bulletin January 2015
CA DMV Driver’s License for Undocumented Individuals Starting JANUARY 1, 2015
Per DMV website, Apply for Your Original Driver License AB 60 applicants can now make an appointment online, on the DMV NOW iPhone/ Android applications or by phone, to visit a DMV office beginning January 2, 2015 when the new…