DACA

Frequently Asked Questions: Rescission Of Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

The following are frequently asked questions on the September 5, 2017 Rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program. Q1: Why is DHS phasing out the DACA program? A1: Taking into consideration the federal court rulings in ongoing litigation, and the September 4, 2017 letter from the Attorney General, it is clear that program should be terminated. As such, the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security rescinded the June 15, 2012 memorandum establishing the DACA program. Please see the Attorney General’s letter and the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security’s memorandum for further…Read More Breaking News

According to the Migration Policy Institute DACA renewals still strong despite hurdles.

DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, famous for giving a chance to many youngsters who were undocumented in the United States with a limited work permit, has been suffering many drawbacks in the past year. However according to the Migration Policy Institute, the renewal of such permits still went strong for as much as 83% of the DACA recipients have actually renewed their EADs.  This demonstrates that this program is actually valuable to the immigrant community. If you need help or assistance with DACA, please call our office at 510 742 5887…Read More Breaking News