While there are countless reasons for adults to immigrate to the United States, there is often one reason immigrant children to relocate the U.S., and that is because their parents did. Ideally, foreign nationals will enter the country legally; however, this is not always possible.
No matter the cause or reason for an immigrant to not have legal status in the United States, the reality is that they are always at risk of deportation. This could make some immigrants feel vulnerable, especially if they came to the country as a child via their parents or another individual. But there are options available to these individuals to protect them from deportation.
Protecting yourself against deportation
At the Law Offices of Raymond Lo, LLC, our firm empathizes with individuals in New Jersey and New York City overwhelmed by immigration laws and the ever-changing policies concerning their immigration issue. This is why our experienced attorneys take the time to work closely with our clients, providing personalized representation that supports them and their best interests.
We take the time to ensure our clients fully understand their situation, the pertinent laws and the steps to take to protect against deportation. For those that entered to the country as a child, we help our clients understand if Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA is a viable option for them.
Understanding DACA
During the Obama administration, DACA was established to protect certain undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children from the removal proceedings. In addition to deferring the deportation process for three years, this policy also provides the individual with work authorization and the ability to renew indefinitely.
It is important to note that DACA does not provide legal status, but it does provide a means to remain in the U.S. and removes the fear of being deported during their approval period. As such, it is important to explore this option if you are facing deportation or the fear of removal. A legal professional could answer to questions you have regarding this process and whether you meet the criteria to apply for DACA.