Many people in Colorado who were born outside of the United States must carry a big burden of worry on their shoulders today as their ability to stay in the country remains unknown at this time. Here at Ramos Immigration Law, we understand the uncertainty that people...
Immigration Law Is All About Family
DACA
How to renew DACA eligibility
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program provided a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States as minor children. Under the Trump administration, however, the Supreme Court may move to end DACA for nearly 700,000 who now...
Future of DACA remains uncertain
More than a year after the Trump administration rescinded the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) policy, the fight to save this program continues. Several states, including Colorado, have filed a lawsuit challenging the end of the program, arguing that it...
Federal judge: USCIS can’t simply revoke someone’s DACA status
According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, in order to qualify for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, you must meet these requirements: Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012 Entered the U.S. before age 16 Have continuously...
Marriage as a pathway to legal status
Colorado residents have likely heard that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is in flux. Those who are part of the program and are looking for a way to stay in the United States may have considered marrying a United States citizen. While this...
DACA deal may be worked out soon
Colorado residents are likely aware that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program will expire if not extended by Congress. Although action to pass the DREAM Act has failed in the past, lawmakers from both parties are now working on a way to resolve...
The Future Of DACA Under Donald Trump
When President Obama created the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in 2012, many people felt a wave of relief wash over them. DACA has allowed roughly 742,000 people who were brought to the U.S. as minors to seek higher education, obtain meaningful...
Immigrants: Apply for DACA, Prepare for DAPA
If you or a family member could benefit from the expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) or President Obama's pending new program, Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA), it is a good time to start preparing. While the programs have...