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Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Process You may request consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals if you:   1. Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012; 2. Came to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday; 3. Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time;  4. Were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making your request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS; 5. Entered without inspection before June 15, 2012, or your lawful immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012; 6. Are currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have obtained a general education development (GED) certificate, or are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States; and 7. Have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, three

The Visa Bulletin for September 2012 has come out showing some significant movements in the family-sponsored preferences. This coming September, those in the F1, F2A and F2B categories for all countries of chargeability will experience significant forward movement of priority dates being processed. SEPTEMBER 2012 FAMILY-SPONSORED PREFERENCES As for employment-based preferences, no movement for all chargeability will take place for the 2nd preference while little movement will take place for the 3rd preference. EMPLOYMENT-BASED PREFERENCE Source: September 2012 Visa Bulletin If you have any questions or need assistance with your immigration matter,   please do not hesitate to contact our office.  Sharlene Mae Bagon, Esq. BAGON LAW FIRM 6700 Fallbrook Avenue Suite 125H West Hills, CA 91307 Toll Free: (888) 992-2466       Main Tel.: (818) 539-0120       Fax: (888) 589-0804 www.bagonlawfirm.com

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA) Individuals who demonstrate that they meet the guidelines below may request consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals for a period of two years, subject to renewal, and may be eligible for employment authorization . You may request consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals if you: 1. Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012; 2. Came to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday; 3. Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time; 4. Were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making your request for   consideration of deferred action with USCIS; 5. Entered without inspection before June 15, 2012, or your lawful immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012; 6. Are currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have obtained a g

USCIS to begin accepting requests for consideration of deferred action on August 15, 2012 The Department of Homeland Security today provided additional information on the deferred action for childhood arrivals process during a national media call in preparation for the August 15 implementation date. WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security today, August 3, 2012 provided additional information on the deferred action for childhood arrivals process during a national media call in preparation for the August 15 implementation date.   U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is finalizing a process by which potentially eligible individuals may request consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals. USCIS expects to make all forms, instructions, and additional information relevant to the deferred action for childhood arrivals process available on August 15, 2012. USCIS will then immediately begin accepting requests for consideration of deferred action