DACA and Work Authorization

What You Need to Know About DACA and Work Authorization

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) provides temporary protection from deportation and work authorization for eligible individuals who came to the U.S. as children. Several states have sued to have DACA declared illegal. The program has faced numerous legal challenges and policy shifts, so current and potential applicants must stay informed. DACA is a…

Overview of Nonimmigrant Visas

Overview of Nonimmigrant Visas

Nonimmigrant visas are designed for people to enter the United States temporarily for a specific purpose. Nonimmigrant visas may be issued for tourism, business, education, or temporary employment. If they plan on visiting or working in the U.S., people applying for nonimmigrant visas must understand the specific requirements of the different types of visas. A…

DACA explained

DACA Explained

DACA or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals is a U.S. immigration policy established in 2012 that allows certain undocumented individuals brought to the United States as children to receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation and become eligible for a work permit. This policy does not give a path to citizenship, just…