Immigration law blog

Federal Injunction Blocks DAPA and Expansion of DACA

/ L.I.H. Law - Seattle Immigration Lawyers/

On November 20, 2014, President Obama announced several important changes to the program known as “DACA” (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). These changes expand eligibility for the program. He also announced a new program known as “DAPA” (Deferred Action for Parental Accountability), for parents of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) planned to begin accepting DACA applications under the new guidelines on February 18, 2015 and DAPA applications in mid-to-late May of 2015. However, a federal court judge has just issued a preliminary injunction, blocking the federal government from implementing these changes.

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What is Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA)?

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What is Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA)?

On November 20, 2014, President Obama announced a plan to provide temporary relief from removal (deportation) to certain parents of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs). This program has been nicknamed “DAPA” (Deferred Action for Parental Accountability). If your application is approved, you will be granted “deferred action” for three years, which means the government will not take action to remove you from the United States, and you will be given a work permit. “DAPA” is not permanent residency, nor is it a path to permanent residency, and it does not give an individual permission to travel outside of the United States and then reenter.

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L.I.H. Law, P.S., Immigration Lawyer, Seattle, WA