2018 U.S. Immigration Policy Updates Archive

On February 26, 2018, the US Supreme Court said that it will stay out of the dispute concerning the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for now, meaning that, for the time being, participants will still be able to renew their status.

On February 26, 2018, US District Judge Philip Gutierrez in California ruled that the government cannot revoke DACA recipients' work permits or other protections without giving them notice and a chance to defend themselves. The ruling also temporarily blocks officials from revoking DACA protections from others without following a procedure "which includes, at a minimum, notice, a reasoned explanation, and an opportunity to be heard prior to termination."

To learn more, visit https://www.aclu.org/legal-document/inland-empire-immigrant-youth-collective-v-nielsen-decision.

On January 12, 2018 U.S. Customs and Immigration Services announced that it is again accepting renewal requests from DACA recipients.

For more information, visit https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/deferred-action-childhood-arrivals-response-january-2018-preliminary-injunction.

If you have any questions or need assistance renewing please do not hesitate to ask the ISSS Office.