Fine Judaica Blog / Dream Act

The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security considered a proposed Kids Act addressing immigrants brought to the United States as children, alongside the Senate’s similar Dream Act proposal.

Only one month after the Obama administration announced the acceptance of applications under the Deferred Action program on August 15, 2012, and we now have the first set of approvals granted this week. This signifies that as early as this month many of these young immigrant students will have received deferrals. 

In the absence of definitive regulations, it is important to review all possible legal issues before filing for Deferred Action (DACA). We will continue to update our blog and website as more information becomes available and in the meantime will post blogs on frequently asked questions and other issues related to DACA

USCIS announced procedures for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, scheduled to begin on August 15, 2012.

The new Deferred Action program is a very exciting opportunity for more than a million persons who came to the United States when they were young and remain undocumented. The program, when implemented, requires completion of an application, which is submitted to the Department of Homeland Security. 

President Obama’s announcement on June 15th 2012, means that the Department of Homeland Security will stop all deportation of young immigrants that meet certain criteria and conditions. 

New regulations governing deferred action were expected by August 16, 2012.

The Department of Homeland Security announced that certain young people brought to the United States as children could receive renewable two-year deferred action and apply for work authorization.