Dear Nepali friends:
THE PRESIDENT'S IMMIGRATION ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS PROTECTIONS FOR SOME UNDOCUMENTED PEOPLE
On November 20, President Obama announced protection from deportation for two groups of undocumented people who have been living in the US since Jan 1, 2010:
* People who came here as children and meet other requirements may qualify for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA.
* Parents of US citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents(LPR) who meet other requirements may qualify for Deferred Action for Parents of American Citizens and LPRs, or DAPA
FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW:
1. No one can apply yet. People should be able to apply for Expanded DACA around February 18, 2015. People should be able to apply for new DAPA program around May 19, 2015.
2. Not everyone will qualify. Being a parent of US citizen or LPR child alone is not enough to qualify you for the DAPA program. Being a childhood arrival is not enough to show that you qualify for the DACA program. You must meet other requirements.
3. Before you apply for any program, get legal help. Talk to someone who is qualified to give you legal advice, such as an immigration attorney. Attorney Saurab Rijal from Rijal Law Firm is always there to assist you.
4. Submitting the wrong information can ruin your chances of being granted Deferred Action. Make sure all the information and documentation are true and correct. Your should start collecting supporting documents now.
5. Don't get scammed. There are Notarios and other unscrupulous people who are already trying to take advantage of this news. They will make you promises they can't deliver on, and could make you a target for deportation. Go to www.stopnotariofraud.org for more information.
As an active member of American Immigration Lawyers Association and as an Immigration Attorney, i hope everyone takes advantage of this. In 2015, make a New Years Resolution to help your friends and family out. Lets do our part in fixing our Immigration system.
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Namaste!