A new Biden administration program would allow undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens to process their green card applications without having to leave the country. A lawsuit by 16 states led to an administrative stay preventing USCIS from granting parole in place under the program. In this article: learn the background of Keeping Families Together policy, its current status, and its potential impact
Read MoreOn Wednesday, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld a lower court’s July 2021 decision that the DACA program is unlawful. Current DACA grants remain valid, and DACA recipients may continue to renew their status pending the lower court’s decision. Despite the temporary reprieve, the outlook for the DACA program is grim. The Fifth Circuit’s decision underscores the need for legislation creating a permanent solution for Dreamers, including the many DACA recipients we serve here at TNJFON.
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