Blog Posts in August, 2012
Posted on Aug 26, 2012 By Ricky Malik
A question often asked is if persons on nonimmigrant visas (and their spoused and children) can study while in the United States. The following document from ICE provides guidance. var ...
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Posted on Aug 19, 2012 By Ricky Malik
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 ...
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Posted on Aug 19, 2012 By Ricky Malik
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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Posted on Aug 18, 2012 By Ricky Malik
We are receiving many questions about the "school" requirment 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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Posted on Aug 17, 2012 By Ricky Malik
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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Posted on Aug 5, 2012 By Ricky Malik
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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