The Fogle Law Firm, LLC, a top nationwide Immigration Law Firm, is specifically dedicated to educating potential beneficiaries of the DREAM Act. The DREAM Act, if enacted, would allow certain young immigrants brought into the United States as children, who are now out of or have no immigration status, to register and regularize their status in the United States.

Although the DREAM Act has not been enacted, President Obama on June 15, 2012 announce a new government policy to grant a form of relief called “Deferred Action” to young people in the United States (often referred to as “DREAMers”) who would benefit from the DREAM Act if enacted. This relief will allow those to qualify to live and work in the United States for a two year renewable period of time.

The Fogle Law Firm, LLC is available to educate and assist potential beneficiaries of President Obama’s DREAMer relief so please feel free to contact us at your convenience.

DREAMER RELIEF REQUIREMENTS

Pursuant to the Secretary’s June 15, 2012 memorandum, in order to be eligible for deferred action, individuals must:

  1. Have come to the United States under the age of sixteen;
  2. Have continuously resided in the United States for at least five years preceding June 15, 2012 and are present in the United States on June 15, 2012;
  3. Currently be 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;
  4. 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;
  5. Not be above the age of thirty.

Individuals must also complete a background check and, for those individuals who make a request to USCIS and are not subject to a final order of removal, must be 15 years old or older.

Applicants will need to provide documentation to substantiate and prove that they meet the above criteria.  This can include but are not limited:

  • Passport/Entry Documents
  • School Records (report cards, high school diplomas, etc.)
  • Affidavits from parents indicating when their child was brought to the U.S.
  • Medical records
  • Other verifiable documents which show presence in the U.S.

Please note that in order to obtain this relief the packages will need to be submitted with the appropriate request showing that the applicant merits and deserves to be granted this relief.  We strongly recommend use of an experienced and competent Immigration Lawyer or Law Firm to assist with filing for this relief.  Contact The Fogle Law Firm at your convenience to schedule an appointment in order that we can prepare and file this relief on your behalf.