Temporary Injunction Issued Against DAPA And Expanded DACA

Maria del Carmen Ramos
Maria del Carmen Ramos

Judge Andrew Hanen, a federal judge in South Texas, temporarily blocked President Obama’s executive actions on immigration this past Monday, February 16.  The lawsuit was brought by 26 states and Judge Hanen ruled that the President lacked the authority to carry out the initiatives announced on November 20, 2014.  Continue reading “Temporary Injunction Issued Against DAPA And Expanded DACA”

Executive Actions on Immigration… Now, what?

Maria del Carmen Ramos
Maria del Carmen Ramos

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)  is not currently accepting applications under President Obama’s Executive Actions.  This notwisthanding, if you believe you will be eligible to apply for a benefit, you can begin collecting documentation to show your identity, your relationship to a U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident, and continuous residence in the U.S. for the past five years. Continue reading “Executive Actions on Immigration… Now, what?”