5 Things You Should Know About the Executive Order on Immigration

On November 20th 2014, President Barack Obama announced an executive order to delay deportations for over 5 million undocumented immigrants. Qualifying individuals will be able to receive a work permit as a result of this program.

To Qualify for the Executive Order:

  1. Have lived in the U.S. for at least 5 years (starting January 1st , 2010)
  2. Be a parent of a U.S. citizen/permanent resident
  3. Pass a background check
  4. Continue to obey U.S. laws, including paying taxes.
  5. USCIS will not accept applications for this program until early 2015

*Our tip: Avoid fraud! Lying on the application will result in disqualification and may trigger deportation proceedings. Our experienced immigration attorneys are ready to answer questions and help you prepare your case. Please schedule a consultation to get started on the process.