In June 2016, The Supreme Court is expected to rule on whether or not the DAPA and expanded DACA programs, as announced by President Obama in November of 2014, are allowed to move forward.

"The fate of more than 4 million undocumented immigrants could be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court this year, in a case challenging President Barack Obama’s 2014 directives allowing them to stay in the U.S. and get work permits.
To qualify for this three-year break, undocumented immigrants must be parents of children who either were born in the U.S. or are legal permanent residents. Immigrants who were children when they entered the country illegally before 2010 and have lived here five years also would be eligible for this protection from deportation. Immigrants also must pass a background check and register with the federal government..."

Source:  http://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/washingtonbureau/2016/01/supreme-court-to-rule-on-obamas-immigration.html

For assistance with filing for DACA under the current rules or to discuss your eligibility to apply for other immigration options, please consider giving our office a call on 540-300-2991 or send an email to [email protected].

The U.S. Department of State recently announced that the glitch in their visa production system has been resolved.  For about a month, individuals around the world were unable to receive U.S.  immigrant and nonimmigrant visas (individuals, even if their case was approved after the interview, could not receive the actual physical visa in their passports).  

Visas are now available again! A collective sigh of relief is heard throughout the immigrant world. 

If you have an immigration question or concern, please consider contacting Spiller-Reddick Immigration Law on 540-300-2991, or via email [email protected] to schedule a consultation.  

In addition to President Obama creating a new category of individuals eligible for protection against deportation (removal from the U.S.), the president also has plans to expand the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival) provisions.  As it currently exists, you will be allowed for DACA if:
- You entered the US prior to turning 16 years old
- You have completed school or you are currently enrolled in school
- You have not committed a serious crime
- You were living in the US from 6/15/2007 to present
- You were physically present in the US on 6/15/2012
- You were out of status on 6/15/2012
- You were under 31 years old on 6/15/2012
- You are in the US at the time you file your DACA application

As you can see, there are many requirements.  The NEW DACA will relax some of these requirements.  


With old  DACA, you are protected for 2 years against deportation and you will receive a work permit.  The NEW DACA may extend the protection to 3 years and may delete the 31 year age cap.  For now, DACA is temporary but renewable.


To apply for DACA or to discuss the new DACA contact Spiller-Reddick Immigration Law on 540-300-2991 or email [email protected].


We have had many successes with DACA applications.  Fixing your immigration status is our main priority.  

It is an exciting time!  Tonight, President Obama announced his plan to provide protection against deportation (removal from the United States) for millions of people.  In 2012, our president provided protection to the Dreamers with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals); tonight he announced the creation of DAP (Deferred Action for Parents).  We all still need to see the fine print and we must await final guidance and implementation from U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, but in general it appears that you will be eligible for DAP if you:
- Are a parent of a US citizen or the parent of a US permanent resident;
- Have been physically present in the US for 5 years;
- Are not a serious criminal; and
- Are willing to pay back taxes.

If you receive DAP, you will be allowed to remain in the US, temporarily, or until a comprehensive immigration law is passed providing a true pathway to permanent status.  Also, it is possible that after receiving DAP, you may obtain permission to leave the US and return on parole, possibly curing your inadmissiblity issues.  Inadmissibility issues are the reason why you were originally unable to obtain lawful status in the first place (such as entering the US without a visa, re-entering after being deported, overstaying your visa, criminal convictions, etc.).  Depending on your inadmissibility issue(s), if you receive DAP, you should speak with an experienced immigration lawyer to determine if there is a way for your child (or another relative) to sponsor you for your permanent resident status (green card). This is an actual possibility.  

Let's not get ahead of ourselves.  It will no doubt take months before all the major and minor details are finalized.  But nevertheless, now is the time to plan.  Call Spiller-Reddick Immigration Law on 540-300-2991 to discuss your immigration options. 

We received many DACA approvals and we look forward to assisting you or your family members with your DAP application.

Did you know that your family member can still be eligible for a Green Card even if they entered the U.S. illegally or overstayed their visa?  It is possible!  But the process is not simple and you should consult with a knowledgeable attorney before filing any immigration petitions or waivers for individuals who entered illegally or are no longer in valid immigration status.

Call 540-300-2991 to schedule a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney.

Spiller-Reddick Immigration Law can help you with all of your immigration needs. 

In October, immigrant visas were current for F2A (Spouses and Children of lawful permanent residents) from ALL countries.  For the first time, in a long time, the family immigration process was equal for both family members of lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) and family members of US citizens.  

You see, immediate relatives of US citizens can apply for a Green Card immediately.  But usually, family members of Green Card holders will have to wait (sometimes 1,2, or even 10 years) before they are eligible to apply for their own Green Card.  

So, last month everything was equal, but sadly, we are sliding back into the way things were.  Now in November, if you have a Green Card and want to help your Spouse or Child apply for their own Green Card, you must have started the process back in September (i.e. filed the I-130, Alien Relative Petition, in September to apply for a Green Card in November).    

The process can be tricky.  Make sure that you talk to a good immigration attorney.  Spiller-Reddick Immigration Law is here to help you with all of your immigration needs.  Call today for an appointment: 540-300-2991.  You can also email:  [email protected]
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