This webinar delved into proactive strategies for individuals who may potentially face interventions by ICE. The session was designed to educate participants about the screening process for immigration relief and the critical understanding of their rights when encountering ICE. Various scenarios were explored wherein individuals are most likely to be confronted by ICE, including in California jails, within homes, and in other environments. Additionally, the webinar provided a comprehensive overview of common forms of immigration relief and guided attendees on the preparatory steps they could take to apply for such relief. This webinar served as an invaluable resource for anyone looking to arm themselves with knowledge or help safeguard the rights of others in their community, offering crucial insights into navigating the complex landscape of immigration enforcement and relief opportunities.
Today is #CitizenshipDay! What better way to celebrate than to learn about how naturalization works, how eligibility is determined, how to apply, and more. Click, swipe, and share our social media Community Explainer to inform your community about this vital civics step.
In June 2024, the Biden administration announced a new Parole in Place (PIP) process for undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens. The goal of this process was to allow eligible applicants to adjust their status (get a green card) without having to the leave the United States and risk being separated from their families. The process went into effect on August 19, 2024, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) started approving applications right away. However, on August 23, 2024, the state of Texas along with 15 other states filed a lawsuit to stop the process. Visit our Parole in Place page to get the latest information and updates as it regards the program and ongoing lawsuit: https://ilrc.me/pip (Opens in a new window)
Updates as of August 29, 2024 on President Biden’s Parole-in-Place Program USCIS has begun accepting and approving applications for Parole in Place! These actions, part of President Biden’s June 18 announcement, provide a pathway to permanent residency for qualifying spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens. We will also discuss the impact of pending litigation trying to stop the Parole in Place program from moving forward.
In our recent webinar, we delved into the significant updates announced by USCIS, effective as of August 21, 2024. Our focus was on the introduction of parole in place applications, which began on Monday, August 19. This pivotal move, announced by President Biden on June 18, opens up a new pathway to permanent residency for the qualifying spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens.
We explored the changes President Biden implemented regarding employment-based options for DACA holders, aiming to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of these critical developments.(Opens in a new window)
On August 19, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) began accepting requests for the Keep Families Together program, an expansion of Parole in Place (PIP) for Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. citizens. This Community Alert provides an overview of eligibility, process, and steps you can take to assess your situation and a possible pathway for qualifying for PIP. We also include a document checklist and timeline tracker to support the evidence gathering process.
Additional information is now available on President Biden’s recently announced administrative immigration actions. These actions will provide a pathway to permanent residency for qualifying spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens, as well as possible employment-based options for DACA holders.
ILD attorneys Manoj Govindaiah and Eleni Wolfe-Roubatis provided a rundown of the new policies and eligibility criteria, and a forum to get questions answered.
New for 2024: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) may still be in a holding pattern due to ongoing lawsuits in federal court, but the program remains active for those seeking to renew their employment authorization. This brief explainer details the 5 key things to be aware of if you are a DACA recipient.
The U.S. immigration system treats children and young people differently than adults. It is important to understand how your age may impact your options for seeking relief or protection against deportation. This Community Explainer highlights how age impacts eligibility for certain forms of immigration relief, how immigrant youth can help themselves and their family members, and how to learn more.
On August 30, 2022, the Biden Administration issued a new rule on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) that incorporates DACA into the Federal Regulations, a process that serves to codify the program into law. Since its announcement, there have been several questions around who can access DACA now and what it means for all those first-time applicants who are waiting to obtain DACA. This Community Explainer details how the rule impacts current DACA recipients, how ongoing court battles affect how DACA is implemented, and more.
If you are undocumented and have been a victim of a crime, served as a witness for law enforcement, or have been subject to human trafficking, you may be eligible to apply for certain forms of immigration status. These are known as U, T, and S visas. In most cases, the application process for these visas will require help from a law enforcement agency. This Community Explainer details how a new California law, AB 1261, aims to better protect immigrants who are applying for these forms of relief and ensure that California law enforcement agencies help them when needed.
ILD attorneys Manoj Govindaiah and Eleni Wolfe-Roubatis presented a rundown of the new policies and eligibility criteria related to the Biden Administration announcement on Friday, June 21.
On Tuesday, June 18, President Biden announced new administrative actions that will provide a clear pathway to permanent residency for qualifying spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens. Additionally, employment-based options for DACA holders are being considered.
