NEW IMMIGRATION RELIEF: DEFERRED ACTION FOR PARENTS

DACA expanded to parents of US Citizen or LPR children!

With his announcement last night, President Obama fundamentally changed the immigration landscape. If you are here illegally in the United States, and have a US Citizen or LPR child, you need to contact our Firm immediately. We can help you obtain legal status under the expanded DAP -- deferred action for parents program. The components of DAP are:

1. You must have been continuously present in the United States since 01 January 2010.
2. You must have a US Citizen or LPR (green-card holder) son or daughter.
3. You must not have any serious criminal matter (generally defined as no misdemeanors or felonies -- some exceptions).
4. You must not be an "enforcement priority" -- generally defined as a national security risk, criminal, repeat immigration offender, or gang member.

See: DHS Memorandum on expanded DACA/DAP

The filing cost is $465. This includes the cost of the EAD (employment authorization document) and biometrics. The actual application itself is free. Hanover Law is completing DAP applications for $750 (not including the filing fees) each -- or both mother and father together for $1000 + filing fees. Folks -- that includes preparing the package and shepherding the paperwork through the system. Let us help you, as we helped hundreds of DACA applicants. We can't guarantee any result -- that's up to the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the President. However, we can promise a properly submitted application that has the best chance of success. Don't take any risks with this!

Like DACA, you do not get to apply twice. If you are denied DAP, there is no appeal or second application. DO NOT make the mistake of carelessly applying, or waiting too long. This will take some time for DHS/USCIS to get the process properly perfected -- you want to be in the front of the line to take advantage of this program -- not waiting years to get your work permit.

Once approved, DAP is valid for three years. This includes you right to work in the United States for three years, and further, to get a driver's license. Let us help you!

Contact Hanover Law today at 1-800-579-9864 to begin gathering information for the DAP process. Be ready when submissions are accepted -- get legal status and join the millions who enjoy the benefit of working, living, and thriving in the United States.

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DACA (deferred action) and crime -- what happens when you have a conviction?

We recently completed a DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) case for a client who was convicted of simple possession of marijuana (less than 30 grams). What is involved with resolving criminal convictions for DACA applicants? You may have heard that criminal convictions are a complete bar to deferred action -- and this is largely true, unfortunately. But like every good rule, there are...exceptions. It is often worth speaking to a qualified immigration attorney (that would be us!) to determine if you meet one of the exceptions and are in fact eligible for I-821D (deferred action) relief.

To begin an analysis of whether you can apply for DACA, we will review the level of criminal activity. What is a "significant" misdemeanor as barred by the deferred actions rules?

Any offense that has a term of imprisonment less than one year but more than five days and is an offense of:
1. Domestic violence
2. Sexual abuse/exploitation
3. Firearm violations
4. Drug sales (distribution or trafficking)
5. Burglary
6. DUI/DWI

Or

any other misdemeanor where the guilty party is sentenced to 90 days or more.

When there is a criminal conviction, and the charge/sentence is not listed above, then we would write a letter to the USCIS directory recommending that your request for deferred action should be granted (called a "narrative"). To help offset any "bad" acts, we would submit proof that you attended rehabilitation classes (anger management, drug addiction, etc.) and that you have "good acts" to offset your criminal activities.

A conviction is a serious matter, and it can have terrible consequences for your immigration case. Contact us immediately for assistance if you have been arrested or have convictions on your record. We can help!

S Sean R. Hanover, Esq HanoverLawPC.com Contact Us 703-402-2723 Visit the Hanover Law firm at www.hanoverlawpc.com