Mooers Immigration

Supreme Court blocks Trump from ending DACA

Mooers Immigration — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 20:23:34 +0000

Washington (CNN)

By Ariane de Vogue, Devan Cole and Jamie Ehrlich, CNN
“— for now, participants in the [DACA] program can continue to renew membership in the program that offers them work authorization and temporary protection from deportation.”

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Don Mooers Discusses Immigration Order on News Channel 8

Mooers Immigration — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 17:06:28 +0000

By Quanicia Alston

Feb. 23 on NewsTalk:

Immigration attorney Don Mooers talked about the impact of the Texas court order that puts the President’s immigration plan on hold.

Click Here to Watch Newscast: Don Mooers on Channel 8 News

TPS Announced for Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia

Mooers Immigration — Sat, 22 Nov 2014 13:59:44 +0000

Don Mooers shares information about Temporary Protected Status for West Africans in his latest video blog.

President Obama’s Immigration Plan

Mooers Immigration — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 18:27:19 +0000

Here is Mooers Immigration’s initial synopsis of the 4 (four) major immigration programs announced by President Obama on Thursday, November 20. Additional details about each of these programs are expected in the coming days.

I discussed all of this live on Channel 9 earlier today. A number of firms and organizations have contacted my office to schedule meetings with their members or employees – please contact me if you would like me to speak to your organization.

[NOTE: In addition to the list below, there will be additional employment-related items that will be announced shortly related to L-1B visas; definition of "same or similar" for pending immigrants changing employers; new PERM regulations related to recruiting US workers; a new type of “visa” for foreign entrepreneurs; and opportunities for entrepreneurs to obtain Green Cards under the “National Interest Waiver” program.]

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1. DAP: Deferred Action for Parents

Arrived PRIOR TO January 1, 2010 (at least five years ago)
Parent of US Citizen or Legal Resident (born before November 21, 2014)
No serious criminal record
Willing to pay taxes
These parents will be protected from deportation and eligible to work for initial period of 3 years
- Think of this as “protective bubble”
- This is NOT a path to Citizenship
  - This is simply the President stating that we should leave these people alone while ICE goes after bad people.
  - This also reflects the fact that US Citizens can sponsor their parents once they turn 21 years of age.
  - Obama: Why destroy families through deportation when the parents will be legalized eventually anyway under current laws?

TIMING: File applications starting in May/June 2015

2. Expansion of DACA (DREAM Act) for “childhood arrivals”

Arrived in US no later than January 1, 2010
Under 16 when arrived
No upper age limit (was 31)

TIMING: File applications starting in February/March 2015

3. Relief for Legal Applicants currently in Long Lines for Green Cards and Work Visas

Family members of foreign scientists, teachers, engineers, etc. in long lines (up to 10 years) for Green Cards will be able to work for the first time. Children will be able to remain with families.
Spouses of foreign scientists, teachers, engineers, etc. in H-1B status will be eligible to work.
STEM graduates from US universities will be eligible to stay in the US for longer periods of time.

TIMING: Once Regulations and Guidance have been issued [TBD]

4. Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia

Citizens of Guinea, Sierra Leone and Guinea will be able to apply for initial 18-month TPS.
Will be protected from deportation during this period.
Will be eligible to work.

TIMING: File applications starting in June 2015

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INDIVIDUALS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRESIDENT’S ACTION

Individuals who entered the US after 5 year cut-off period
Individuals without children born in the US
Individuals with criminal records
Individuals not willing to pay US taxes

Unless they had a US Citizen child after arriving in the US, parents of children in the DACA program ARE NOT eligible for help under the Obama program.

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Bottom Line: This is a highly-targeted plan that will help many individuals.

Let us know if you want to discuss in greater detail the impact that the Obama program will have on your clients, company or organization. I have a cadre of native Spanish speakers on my staff who are available to answer questions as well.

Please let us know when we can be of assistance.

Donald Mooers
Founder, Mooers Immigration
Adjunct Professor of Immigration Law, Catholic University
DMooers@Mooers.net
301-652-4488

President’s immigration action will impact millions, Emory University expert says

Mooers Immigration — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 16:08:30 +0000

Emory News Center, Atlanta

“Executive action is especially likely for parents of mixed families,” … meaning parents in families that have either U.S. citizen children or a U.S. citizen spouse while they themselves are undocumented. Action regarding mixed families could affect two to three million people…”

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Obama to Announce Immigration Executive Action in Prime Time Address Thursday November 20th

Mooers Immigration — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 15:33:38 +0000

by Jim Acosta, Athena Jones and Kevin Liptak, CNN

“President Barack Obama will unveil his long-awaited immigration plan Thursday evening, changing rules … that could affect millions of undocumented immigrants …”

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Will Obama Immigration Plan Succeed?

Mooers Immigration — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 13:01:01 +0000

Immigration attorney Don Mooers provides perspective to CBS-affiliate WUSA9.

http://on.wusa9.com/1qcoy91

Immigration Overreach by States, Towns

Mooers Immigration — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 20:48:58 +0000

Editorial Board, Los Angeles Times

“Requests for Supreme Court review of local housing ordinances intended to regulate immigration should be denied. Immigration reform is Congress’ job.”

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Obama’s Solution Helps Bring Peace to Military Conflict

Mooers Immigration — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 20:40:54 +0000

Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic

“A new White House policy will allow undocumented military relatives to be eligible for legal status in United States.”

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To Fix Immigration, Improve U.S. Education and Link Visas to Employer Needs

Mooers Immigration — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 20:37:09 +0000

Harold L. Sirkin, Businessweek

“The administration and Congress have again turned their attention to a problem that everyone agrees needs to be addressed and has been on the legislative agenda for decades: immigration reform.”

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