DACA Renewals with Schwartz & Sheehan- Supreme Court DACA Decision Pending

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The U.S. Supreme Court is currently reviewing the legal challenges against terminating the DACA program and a decision is expected no later than June 2020. DACA recipients who are in current DACA status may continue to file renewal applications at this time—but note that this may change quickly upon issuance of the Supreme Court’s decision.

At Schwartz & Sheehan, we are prepared to promptly assess and complete your DACA renewal application remotely and electronically. We know this is an exceptionally stressful and uncertain time, and we are committed to guiding you through the renewal process.  If you are a new client, you can schedule a consult today by calling our main office (425) 374-1681. We are able to conduct consultations via phone or video chat as you are comfortable.

The Seattle Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs has compiled local resources (below) that may be available to you for Financial Assistance for DACA Renewals. Keep in mind the USCIS DACA Renewal application fee is still $495.00. Schwartz & Sheehan offers a reasonable attorney fee, giving you the peace of mind that your application is handled with the utmost care and attention. Our attorneys, Brittan and Mary Beth, have represented clients for DACA applications since the program’s inception in 2012.

DACA Renewal Resources & Financial Assistance

DACA Background

On September 5, 2017, the Trump administration attempted to terminate the Deferred Action for Child Arrivals (DACA) program. Terminating the program would have stripped five million individuals of their immigration status. In response, several organizations filed lawsuits in several US District Courts claiming that Trump’s attempt to terminate the program violated the law. The courts issued injunctions, which are temporary orders saying those who previously had DACA status could renew the status, but those who had not yet filed could not file a new application. This left many would-be DACA holders in limbo while the cases made their way up to the Supreme Court of the United States.

The Supreme Court is currently reviewing the legal challenges against terminating the DACA program and a decision is expected no later than June 2020.  DACA recipients who have previously been approved may continue to submit applications to renew their DACA status. Given the uncertainty of DACA’s future, however, it is encouraged to seek qualified legal support before submitting any applications to USCIS.

For more information, please see the DACA Litigation Timeline from the National Immigration Law Center.

 
Credit: United We Dream

Credit: United We Dream