Richard Herman, Deferred Action Lawyer, Applauds Launch Of Form I-821D And Start Of Filing Period
Richard Herman, a deferred action attorney, owner of www.Deferred-Action-Lawyer.com, responds to new immigration law
/EINPresswire.com/ Richard Herman, an AV-rated immigration lawyer who is filing Deferred Action and Work Permit requests for clients around the country, applauds the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service ("USCIS") for its quick progress in developing a filing procedure and guidelines for the new Deferred Action program announced on June 15, 2012 by U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano.
Form I-821D, Consideration for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, has now been released by USCIS and can be downloaded from its website. Eligible applicants can begin filing August 15, 2012.
Relieved that USCIS is moving forward on the program and providing much-needed information to the anxiously-waiting undocumented community, Richard Herman said, "This is a key step forward in instilling confidence in the program."
The new information provided by USCIS includes the following:
• Filing fee for deferred action and work permits is $465.
• Information obtained by USCIS during the Deferred Action filing process will
not be used for immigration enforcement, unless a criminal, fraud, or national
security issue is involved.
• Applicants will be required to submit biometrics and undergo background checks.
• Conviction for driving without a driver's license will not be a disqualifying
offense.
• Applicants will mail their Deferred Action application along with a work
permit application to a USCIS Lockbox. Four USCIS Service Centers will be
responsible for adjudicating the applications.
• It is anticipated that it will take several months to adjudicate the
applications.
Immigration Attorney Richard Herman believes that this is a good opportunity for undocumented immigrants who qualify, but cautions against relying on bad advice, particularly so-called "notaries" who are not licensed to practice immigration law.
"I am deeply concerned with immigrants falling prey to unscrupulous service providers who provide misleading or false information on deferred action. I have practiced immigration law for 18 years, and I know how complicated this field is. Even something that appears simple on its face can turn into an immigration nightmare. Bad advice can hurt."
In the recent guidance issued by USCIS, the government continues to caution against the unauthorized practice of immigration law who may try to take advantage of immigrants by charging a fee to submit forms to USCIS. Visit www.uscis.gov/avoidscams Remember, the Wrong Help Can Hurt! An informational brochure and flyer are also available on www.uscis.gov.
Richard Herman has also launched a new website. "I launched www.Deferred-Action-Lawyer.com to help educate the community about the benefits, and risks, of the deferred action program," said Deferred Action Lawyer Richard Herman. The website www.Deferred-Action-Lawyer will provide updates and clarifications on the Deferred Action process as they become known.
Eligible individuals for the new Deferred Action program, as outlined in Napolitano's memo, "Deferred Action Process for Young People Who Are Low Enforcement Priorities," are those who:
• Came to the United States under the age of sixteen;
• Have continuously resided in the U.S. for at least five years preceding June 15,
2012, and are present in the U.S. on June 15, 2012;
• Are currently in school, have graduated from high school, have obtained a
general education development certificate, or are honorably discharged
veterans of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States;
• Have not been convicted of a felony offense, a significant misdemeanor
offense, multiple misdemeanor offenses, or otherwise pose a threat to national
security or public safety; and
• Are not above the age of thirty as of June 15, 2012.
Applicants must be at least 15 years of age.
Those who have final deportation or removal orders, or are in removal proceedings, or who have never been detected by the government, are eligible to apply based on the above criteria.
Those who prove through verifiable documentation that they meet these criteria may be granted deferred action/prosecutorial discretion, which will give them immunity from deportation for 2 years and the ability to apply for work permits with no renewal limits.
Deferred action lawyers like Richard Herman are getting a lot of phone calls from people looking for answers to their questions about the new immigration law.
"I'm getting calls from around the country from folks asking whether they are eligible for deferred action, where do they apply, when can they apply, and what documentation they will need to apply? I am informing individuals to stay in touch, refer to www.Deferred-Action-Lawyer.com for updates on the deferred action program, and to collect documentation of their eligibility, such as school records, medical records, affidavits, photographs, letters of good moral character, and other information that can help demonstrate that they meet the requirements relating to time of entry to the U.S., length of residency in the U.S., education or military service requirements, age requirements, and good moral character requirements relating to any criminal conviction history or security issues," said Richard Herman.
Immigration Lawyer Richard Herman said,"President Obama is taking positive steps forward. But Congress has abdicated its duty to address the many immigration issues that have remain unresolved for decades. Our economy requires Congress to lead and pass comprehensive immigration law reform. As I argued in the book, "Immigrant, Inc.," smart immigration reform will create jobs for Americans and make America stronger."
Richard Herman is an immigration attorney serving clients around the country. He has 18+ years of experience, is AV-Rated, and listed in "Super Lawyers." Richard is the co-author of "Immigrant, Inc." (Wiley, 2009). He is a national speaker on the power of immigrants to jumpstart the economy. He operates two websites: www.Deferred-Action-Lawyer.com and www.ClevelandohImmigrationLaw.com
Media Contact:
Richard Herman, Immigration Lawyer
Herman Legal Group
1-800-808-4013
http://www.Deferred-Action-Lawyer.com
PR courtesy of Online PR Media.
/EINPresswire.com/ Richard Herman, an AV-rated immigration lawyer who is filing Deferred Action and Work Permit requests for clients around the country, applauds the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service ("USCIS") for its quick progress in developing a filing procedure and guidelines for the new Deferred Action program announced on June 15, 2012 by U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano.
Form I-821D, Consideration for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, has now been released by USCIS and can be downloaded from its website. Eligible applicants can begin filing August 15, 2012.
Relieved that USCIS is moving forward on the program and providing much-needed information to the anxiously-waiting undocumented community, Richard Herman said, "This is a key step forward in instilling confidence in the program."
The new information provided by USCIS includes the following:
• Filing fee for deferred action and work permits is $465.
• Information obtained by USCIS during the Deferred Action filing process will
not be used for immigration enforcement, unless a criminal, fraud, or national
security issue is involved.
• Applicants will be required to submit biometrics and undergo background checks.
• Conviction for driving without a driver's license will not be a disqualifying
offense.
• Applicants will mail their Deferred Action application along with a work
permit application to a USCIS Lockbox. Four USCIS Service Centers will be
responsible for adjudicating the applications.
• It is anticipated that it will take several months to adjudicate the
applications.
Immigration Attorney Richard Herman believes that this is a good opportunity for undocumented immigrants who qualify, but cautions against relying on bad advice, particularly so-called "notaries" who are not licensed to practice immigration law.
"I am deeply concerned with immigrants falling prey to unscrupulous service providers who provide misleading or false information on deferred action. I have practiced immigration law for 18 years, and I know how complicated this field is. Even something that appears simple on its face can turn into an immigration nightmare. Bad advice can hurt."
In the recent guidance issued by USCIS, the government continues to caution against the unauthorized practice of immigration law who may try to take advantage of immigrants by charging a fee to submit forms to USCIS. Visit www.uscis.gov/avoidscams Remember, the Wrong Help Can Hurt! An informational brochure and flyer are also available on www.uscis.gov.
Richard Herman has also launched a new website. "I launched www.Deferred-Action-Lawyer.com to help educate the community about the benefits, and risks, of the deferred action program," said Deferred Action Lawyer Richard Herman. The website www.Deferred-Action-Lawyer will provide updates and clarifications on the Deferred Action process as they become known.
Eligible individuals for the new Deferred Action program, as outlined in Napolitano's memo, "Deferred Action Process for Young People Who Are Low Enforcement Priorities," are those who:
• Came to the United States under the age of sixteen;
• Have continuously resided in the U.S. for at least five years preceding June 15,
2012, and are present in the U.S. on June 15, 2012;
• Are currently in school, have graduated from high school, have obtained a
general education development certificate, or are honorably discharged
veterans of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States;
• Have not been convicted of a felony offense, a significant misdemeanor
offense, multiple misdemeanor offenses, or otherwise pose a threat to national
security or public safety; and
• Are not above the age of thirty as of June 15, 2012.
Applicants must be at least 15 years of age.
Those who have final deportation or removal orders, or are in removal proceedings, or who have never been detected by the government, are eligible to apply based on the above criteria.
Those who prove through verifiable documentation that they meet these criteria may be granted deferred action/prosecutorial discretion, which will give them immunity from deportation for 2 years and the ability to apply for work permits with no renewal limits.
Deferred action lawyers like Richard Herman are getting a lot of phone calls from people looking for answers to their questions about the new immigration law.
"I'm getting calls from around the country from folks asking whether they are eligible for deferred action, where do they apply, when can they apply, and what documentation they will need to apply? I am informing individuals to stay in touch, refer to www.Deferred-Action-Lawyer.com for updates on the deferred action program, and to collect documentation of their eligibility, such as school records, medical records, affidavits, photographs, letters of good moral character, and other information that can help demonstrate that they meet the requirements relating to time of entry to the U.S., length of residency in the U.S., education or military service requirements, age requirements, and good moral character requirements relating to any criminal conviction history or security issues," said Richard Herman.
Immigration Lawyer Richard Herman said,"President Obama is taking positive steps forward. But Congress has abdicated its duty to address the many immigration issues that have remain unresolved for decades. Our economy requires Congress to lead and pass comprehensive immigration law reform. As I argued in the book, "Immigrant, Inc.," smart immigration reform will create jobs for Americans and make America stronger."
Richard Herman is an immigration attorney serving clients around the country. He has 18+ years of experience, is AV-Rated, and listed in "Super Lawyers." Richard is the co-author of "Immigrant, Inc." (Wiley, 2009). He is a national speaker on the power of immigrants to jumpstart the economy. He operates two websites: www.Deferred-Action-Lawyer.com and www.ClevelandohImmigrationLaw.com
Media Contact:
Richard Herman, Immigration Lawyer
Herman Legal Group
1-800-808-4013
http://www.Deferred-Action-Lawyer.com
PR courtesy of Online PR Media.
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