DREAMersRights.org http://www.dreamersrights.org An Educational Initiative from Texas RioGrande Legal AId Mon, 13 May 2013 16:48:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Impact of Deferred Action on Students in the Rio Grande Valley http://www.dreamersrights.org/impact-of-deferred-action-on-students-in-the-rio-grande-valley/ http://www.dreamersrights.org/impact-of-deferred-action-on-students-in-the-rio-grande-valley/#comments Sat, 06 Apr 2013 02:38:00 +0000 cmartinez http://www.dreamersrights.org/?p=722 KRGV Channel 5 takes a look at how deferred action is having an impact on students in the Rio Grande Valley.  Watch the video at the link below: Deferred Action Benefiting Local Students | KRGV.com | CHANNEL 5 NEWS | Breaking News Breaking Stories.

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]]> KRGV Channel 5 takes a look at how deferred action is having an impact on students in the Rio Grande Valley.  Watch the video at the link below:

Deferred Action Benefiting Local Students | KRGV.com | CHANNEL 5 NEWS | Breaking News Breaking Stories.

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]]> http://www.dreamersrights.org/impact-of-deferred-action-on-students-in-the-rio-grande-valley/feed/ 0 Decline in DACA Applications http://www.dreamersrights.org/decline-in-daca-applications/ http://www.dreamersrights.org/decline-in-daca-applications/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:34:46 +0000 cmartinez http://www.dreamersrights.org/?p=718 The Texas Tribune recently reported that applications for deferred action are on the decline. According to the article: Since peaking in September, when the agency was receiving more than 5,700 applications a day, the number of applications has dipped by more than 300 percent. In March, the agency has been getting about 1,680 applications per
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]]> The Texas Tribune recently reported that applications for deferred action are on the decline. According to the article:

Since peaking in September, when the agency was receiving more than 5,700 applications a day, the number of applications has dipped by more than 300 percent. In March, the agency has been getting about 1,680 applications per day.

Find out more about why this might be happening by reading the full article:

Texas Tribune: Number of Deferred Action Applicants on the Decline

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]]> http://www.dreamersrights.org/decline-in-daca-applications/feed/ 0 Free DACA Clinics in the Rio Grande Valley http://www.dreamersrights.org/free-daca-clinics-in-the-rio-grande-valley/ http://www.dreamersrights.org/free-daca-clinics-in-the-rio-grande-valley/#comments Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:48:11 +0000 cmartinez http://www.dreamersrights.org/?p=714 Several free clinics are scheduled throughout January to help young immigrants with the deferred action application process.  The clinics will be held in the Rio Grande Valley on January 7th, 8th, and 10th. For more information on the clinics, view our calendar of events or click here.

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]]> Several free clinics are scheduled throughout January to help young immigrants with the deferred action application process.  The clinics will be held in the Rio Grande Valley on January 7th, 8th, and 10th.

For more information on the clinics, view our calendar of events or click here.

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]]> http://www.dreamersrights.org/free-daca-clinics-in-the-rio-grande-valley/feed/ 0 Check Your Status http://www.dreamersrights.org/check-your-status/ http://www.dreamersrights.org/check-your-status/#comments Sat, 29 Dec 2012 18:17:03 +0000 cmartinez http://www.dreamersrights.org/?p=709 It is possible to check the status of your DACA application online. To do so, visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website. Locate the Case Status box in the upper left corner of the website and enter the receipt number associated with your application. On the screen you will be able to see the
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]]> It is possible to check the status of your DACA application online.

To do so, visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website. Locate the Case Status box in the upper left corner of the website and enter the receipt number associated with your application. On the screen you will be able to see the status of your case and you can sign up for text message or email notifications.

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]]> http://www.dreamersrights.org/check-your-status/feed/ 0 Roll of the Dice? http://www.dreamersrights.org/roll-of-the-dice/ http://www.dreamersrights.org/roll-of-the-dice/#comments Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:39:27 +0000 cmartinez http://www.dreamersrights.org/?p=696 Why have only 7% of youth eligible for deferred action applied? CNN contributor Ruben Navarrette takes a look at some of the unknowns weighing on the minds of youth considering the application process. CNN: DREAMers deal a roll of the dice

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]]> Why have only 7% of youth eligible for deferred action applied? CNN contributor Ruben Navarrette takes a look at some of the unknowns weighing on the minds of youth considering the application process.

CNN: DREAMers deal a roll of the dice

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]]> http://www.dreamersrights.org/roll-of-the-dice/feed/ 0 Decisions Start Coming In http://www.dreamersrights.org/decisions-start-coming-in/ http://www.dreamersrights.org/decisions-start-coming-in/#comments Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:18:38 +0000 cmartinez http://www.dreamersrights.org/?p=691 Yesterday immigration officials announced that the first wave of decisions regarding deferred action applications have started going out. Read More at: New York Times – Program Offering Immigrants Reprieve is Off to Quick Start Politico – First Delayed Deportees OK’d

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]]> Yesterday immigration officials announced that the first wave of decisions regarding deferred action applications have started going out.

Read More at:

New York Times – Program Offering Immigrants Reprieve is Off to Quick Start

Politico – First Delayed Deportees OK’d

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]]> http://www.dreamersrights.org/decisions-start-coming-in/feed/ 0 New School Year Brings Students Together on Deferred Action http://www.dreamersrights.org/new-school-year-brings-students-together-on-deferred-action/ http://www.dreamersrights.org/new-school-year-brings-students-together-on-deferred-action/#comments Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:15:53 +0000 cmartinez http://www.dreamersrights.org/?p=689 The Ft. Worth Star Telegram featured an article this morning on how the new school year is bringing students together to help each other apply for deferred action. The article also features the work of DREAMersRights.org. Read the article here: Star Telegram: Immigrants Coming Out of the Shadows in Pursuit of a Dream

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]]> The Ft. Worth Star Telegram featured an article this morning on how the new school year is bringing students together to help each other apply for deferred action. The article also features the work of DREAMersRights.org.

Read the article here:
Star Telegram: Immigrants Coming Out of the Shadows in Pursuit of a Dream

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]]> http://www.dreamersrights.org/new-school-year-brings-students-together-on-deferred-action/feed/ 0 Beware of Scammers http://www.dreamersrights.org/beware-of-scammers/ http://www.dreamersrights.org/beware-of-scammers/#comments Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:23:14 +0000 cmartinez http://www.dreamersrights.org/?p=683 KRGV 5 in the Rio Grande Valley explored some of the possible scams meant to take advantage of DREAMers needing legal help with the deferred action process. Check out the story below: KRGV – Experts Warn DREAMers About Fraud While it is not required to have help from an attorney when completing the deferred action
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]]> KRGV 5 in the Rio Grande Valley explored some of the possible scams meant to take advantage of DREAMers needing legal help with the deferred action process.

Check out the story below:
KRGV – Experts Warn DREAMers About Fraud

While it is not required to have help from an attorney when completing the deferred action application, it is strongly recommend. DREAMersRights.org features a list of ways to avoid being scammed by someone making false promises and a list of nonprofit legal resources that can help with an application.

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]]> http://www.dreamersrights.org/beware-of-scammers/feed/ 0 Weighing the Risks and Benefits http://www.dreamersrights.org/weighing-the-risks-and-benefits/ http://www.dreamersrights.org/weighing-the-risks-and-benefits/#comments Thu, 23 Aug 2012 02:04:58 +0000 cmartinez http://www.dreamersrights.org/?p=681 KRGV 5 in the Rio Grande Valley took a look at the risks and benefits of applying for deferred action.  Some young people that are choosing to apply are finding that the decision to do so was more difficult to make than they thought. Check out the story here: KRGV – Some Immigrants Hesitant About
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]]> KRGV 5 in the Rio Grande Valley took a look at the risks and benefits of applying for deferred action.  Some young people that are choosing to apply are finding that the decision to do so was more difficult to make than they thought.

Check out the story here:
KRGV – Some Immigrants Hesitant About Deferred Action

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]]> http://www.dreamersrights.org/weighing-the-risks-and-benefits/feed/ 0 Warning About Immigration Scams http://www.dreamersrights.org/warning-about-immigration-scams/ http://www.dreamersrights.org/warning-about-immigration-scams/#comments Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:40:05 +0000 cmartinez http://www.dreamersrights.org/?p=667 KTRE news ran a story last night warning DREAMers to beware of immigration scams from people claiming they can help with deferred action applications. Watch the entire story below: KTRE.com | Lufkin and Nacogdoches, Texas

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]]> KTRE news ran a story last night warning DREAMers to beware of immigration scams from people claiming they can help with deferred action applications.

Watch the entire story below:

KTRE.com | Lufkin and Nacogdoches, Texas

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