Thursday, September 6, 2012

Driver's Licenses for Dreamers in Illinois

Dreamers granted deferred action should be able to secure driver's license in Illinois.
Illinois requires an applicant to provide the legal proof of written signature, date of birth, social security number,  and residency. 
A written signature can be documented with the following: EAD card, credit card, debit card, or passport.   Date of birth can be proven with: EAD card, passport, birth certificate or school transcript. 
Finally one can document residency by producing: pay stubs, utility bills, tuition invoices, or mail from college or governmental agencies.
For more information please see:  http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_x173.pdf.

Monday, June 18, 2012

Halt to DREAMers deportation!

The Obama administration announced deportation halt for DREAMers citing the need to allocate enforcement resources to "high priority cases" rather than individuals who came to United States as children with no "intent to violate the law."

Who are the DREAMers?
  • arrived in the U.S. under the age of 16
  • present in the U.S.  since at least June 15, 2007
  • under the age of 30
  • currently in school, graduated fro high school, obtained a general education development certificate, discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces
  • have not been convicted of a felony offense or a significant misdemeanor offense
How the DREAMers can benefit?

1. Individuals with Pending Removal Cases

  • ICE should exercise discretion on individual basis by deferring action for 2 years
  • Implementation process will start on August 14, 2012

2. Individuals NOT in Removal Proceedings
  • USCIS will create a process for exercising discretion on individual basis by deferring action for 2 years for applicants who are at least 15 years old
  • USCIS will accept applications from individuals with final order of removal regardless of their age
  • Implementation process will start on August 14, 2012
The DREAMers will be able to apply for the work authorization once the deferred action is granted.
It is imported to note, however, that, the benefits will be granted for two years, and no permanent immigration status will be conferred on the  DREAMers.