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Blog Posts in 2012

Virginia DMV confirms Deferred Action students will be able to obtain Driver's Licenses!

Good news! A common question we are asked by Deferred Action (DACA) applicants is whether they can get driver's licenses. In Virginia, the answer is "yes." "The Virginia Department of ...
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Deferred Action (DACA) Applications and Crimes, Convictions, Arrests and Charges

An area the Law Offices of Ricky Malik, PC has always gained expertise in is the intersection of immigration with criminal convictions. The new Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program ...
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How is "currently in school" defined for the Deferred Action Program?

We are receiving many questions about the "school" requirement for DACA: "Can I enroll in a GED program now?", "What if I completed High School in my country, can I enroll in ...
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How to apply for Deferred Action (DACA)?

USCIS is now accepting applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Entrants (DACA) as of August 15, 2012. In order to apply, you need to consider and/or submit the following: Strongly consider ...
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USCIS will begin to accept Deferred Action (DREAM) applications on August 15, 2012

The Department of Homeland announced the procedure for young persons to file for deferred action as announced by the Obama administration on June 15, 2012. Filing will begin on August 15, 2012. Young ...
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DREAM! Huge Announcement: Deferred Action and Work Permits for Students

On Monday, June 11, 2012 and the following day, the Washington Post ran a story about one of the Law Offices of Ricky Malik's clients. Today, June 15, 2012, after many years of advocating by ...
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How long will my waiver (601) take if I go overseas?

I am oftentimes asked by people who are ineligible to get Lawful Permanent Residency (LPR/greencard) in the United States about going overseas to complete a waiver process, known commonly as an I-601. ...
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Can I Recapture and Retain an Earlier Priority Date?

Yes, in certain circumstances per 8 CFR 204.2(a)(1)(iii)(F)(4), 204.2(I)(3) and 204.2(a)(4) for derivative beneficiaries of marriage based petitions. Recapture is complicated and it is highly ...
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Can I apply for a work permit (EAD) even if my case was denied and is on appeal?

Yes! According to USCIS-NBC in meeting held in October 2011 with AILA, even if your case has been denied by USCIS, and then subsequently denied by an Immigration Judge, you can still apply and get ...
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TPS Work Authorization Automatically extended while application is pending

Many Temporary Protected Status (TPS) applicants and especially their employers are concerned that their work permits expire while they are waiting for their new card. However, as in previous years, ...
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USCIS on 601 Waivers

USCIS Office of Public Engagement: I-601 Notice of Intent U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services sent this bulletin at 01/06/2012 10:32 AM EST Dear Stakeholders- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ...
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USCIS Release on New Process for Waivers

In the Federal Register on Monday, January 9, 2011 a new proposed provision will be published allowing many undocumented immigrants to process their waivers while inside the United States. For many ...
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Major Proposed Change in Immigration: New Process for Waivers to be decided in the United States

There is a major proposed announcement changing the Immigration process for many foreign nationals who are illegal in the United States. At present, many people must travel outside the United States ...
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