Musings on Immigration

One of the most common questions asked since June 15th when President Obama announced Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is, " Do I need an immigration attorney to help me apply? "   Many respected voices in the immigrant community are saying that the application process and form will be so simple that people won’t need an attorney to apply.   Others are saying that too little is known about the program and it is not yet time to consult with an attorney.   We disagree. Before explaining why the help of a competent attorney is so important, we share the concern that many have had since DACA was announced.   We have learned from history the sad lesson that immigrants are vulnerable to being exploited and harmed by dishonest and self-serving individuals such as notarios, consultants, and even attorneys.   Unsuspecting immigrants are scammed out of their hard-earned money by those who do not follow through with their promises or, worse yet, who "help" ...

El Presidente Obama anuncio un cambio significante del programa previamente anunciado discreción procesal. Con efecto inmediato (aunque todavía sin un proceso de uso), cualquier persona que cumpla con los siguientes criterios pueden ser considerada para el ejercicio de discreción procesal, pueda vivir libre del temor de la deportación, puede obtener un permiso de trabajo: Si llego a los Estados Unidos antes de los dieciséis años ; Ha residido continuamente en los Estados Unidos por lo menos cinco anos anteriores del 15 de junio del 2012, y esta presente en los Estados Unidos el 15 de junio del 2012; Actualmente esta en la escuela , se ha graduado de la escuela secundaria (high school), ha obtenido un certificado general de desarrollo educacional , o ha sido veterano de la Gurdia Costera (Coast Guard) o las Fuerzas Armadas de los Estados Unidos ; No ha sido condenado por un delito grave, por un delito menor significativo , ...