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...
If I was already in DACA, am I still in it?
If you were already enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, more commonly known as the DACA program, before it faced legal challenges, you might be concerned about your current status. The following will clarify your situation as an existing DACA...
Is DACA dead or alive?
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program was initiated in 2012, but it was deemed illegal back in 2021 following a federal judge’s ruling deeming it illegal, which was expanded in 2023. This ruling halted the acceptance of new DACA applications. This...
How is DACA intended to work?
The American immigration system can be overwhelming for even those who have regular exposure to the ins and outs of how that system works. There many different avenues by which a person could be considered a legal resident, have some kind of visa or, in the worst-case...
Where DACA stands and what’s next
In New Jersey, ongoing legal battles plague the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Its future remains uncertain, and legal developments, whether for or against the program, have the power to affect thousands of lives. The following points explore...
DACA recipients and marriage green cards
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is one of the more controversial programs in the federal immigration system. The citizenship rules regarding marriage throw another confusing wrinkle into the process. Marriage provides a layer of protection...
New Jersey bill would allow Dreamers to become police officers
Lawmakers in New Jersey are considering a bill that would allow immigrants enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to become police or corrections officers. The legislation has been proposed to address a law enforcement hiring crisis in the...
What is New Jersey DACA Form I-821D?
According to the New Jersey Office of New Americans, nearly 2 million refugees and immigrants live in New Jersey. Some of these individuals might benefit from learning about DACA-Form 1-821D, also referred to as the Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood...
The Dreamers 11 years after DACA
Dreamers is the term used to refer to the young people impacted by the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The DACA executive order was passed by President Obama in 2012 after Congress failed to pass the Development, Relief and Education for Alien...
How to renew your DACA status
Many New Jersey residents benefited from the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals,” or DACA program instituted by President Barack Obama in 2012. While the Trump administration stopped accepting new applications in 2020, President Biden reopened the program under...
