Many reports are coming out that Immigration Reform is imminent. What does that mean for you? Right now, there are few specifics, so it could mean a lot of things to different people. Here's what we can tell you, current and potential clients, right now:
First - immigration reform in whatever shape or fashion will likely include certain eligibility standards. Past practice tell us that the exact standards will be released by the Department of Homeland Security and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, but, for now, we can look to the DACA requirements to say that there will probably be an entry date cut-off, good moral character requirements, and a filing fee.
Second - whatever reform occurs will likely only be available to a certain number of people and then everyone else will go on a "waiting list" so to speak. Even without that, there have been rumors that there may be discounts available for a certain number of naturalization applicants under a "new" process that is potentially going to be released. Practically, that means that you need to be preparing for immigration reform now. Having your immigration history evaluated, being advised on documents to have in your immigration file, and having an attorney on retainer to call you the moment reform and the eligibility requirements are announced are all important steps.
Third - have you ever had your immigration history evaluated? When DACA was first made available, we found that many people who came in were actually eligible for more permanent forms of immigration status and were simply unaware of their eligibility. Don't wait just because you think there's nothing that can be done because you very well may have a path to legal status now.
We will be monitoring updates on Immigration Reform 2014 closely as well as making staff available for initial consultations. All initial consultations are free, so why wait? Schedule an appointment today so that we can begin the process of helping you gain legal immigration status.
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