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September 26, 2013

DACA Report released by the Center for American Progress

On Friday, September 20, 2013, the Center for American Progress released a report on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The report entitled “Undocumented No More” is a nationwide analysis of DACA’s implementation over the last year. The (51) page report has many great sections, from summarizing DACA to how the different regions of the country have implemented it and how that has caused differences. The report has a section entitled;” The gendered dimensions of DACA” which examines how DACA is being implemented across gender lines, which is not something that we have seen discussed before and is very interesting. We encourage you to read the report.

The Center for American Progress describes itself is an independent nonpartisan educational institute dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through progressive ideas and action. The Center which is headquartered in Washington, D.C. is a Public Policy Think Tank!

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September 19, 2013

Updated Service Center Processing Times

by Kellie N. Lego

Processing Time reports for all of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Service Centers were released on 9/17/13 with processing dates as of 7/31/13.

If you filed a petition with one of the Service Centers, please review the links below to determine the applicable processing time associated with your particular case.

California Service Center

September 17, 2013

DACA Statistics – USCIS Update through 8/31/13

by Kellie N. Lego

These USCIS statistics on DACA cases from 8/15/12 to 8/31/13 show a total of 567,563 DACA requests accepted for processing, 555,958 biometric services appointments scheduled, 455,455 requests approved, and 9,578 requests have been denied.

The data also shows the number of accepted and approved requests from the top countries of origin and the top states of residence. Mexico was the top county of origin with 433,318 received to date and 350,056 approved. California was the top state of residence with 161,624 received to date and 134,857 approved.

View the (.PDF) USCIS Report, “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process (August, 2013)”

August 29, 2013

Pocket DACA – Free smartphone app to help undocumented immigrants understand the DACA process

by Kellie N. Lego

The Immigration Advocates Network (IAN), the American Immigration Council (AIC) and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) launched a new mobile app for your smartphone called, “Pocket DACA.” This app is designed to help undocumented immigrants brought to this country as children understand the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) process.

“Pocket DACA” includes:

DACA Screening – An online interview to see if you qualify for DACA; takes less than 5 minutes!

August 27, 2013

Updated Service Center Processing Times

by Kellie N. Lego

Processing Time reports for all of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Service Centers were released on 8/20/13 with processing dates as of 6/30/13.

If you filed a petition with one of the Service Centers, please review the links below to determine the applicable processing time associated with your particular case.

California Service Center

August 22, 2013

DACA Statistics – USCIS Update through 7/31/13

by Kellie N. Lego

These USCIS statistics on DACA cases from 8/15/12 to 7/31/13 show a total of 552,918 DACA requests accepted for processing, 540,821 biometric services appointments scheduled, and 430,236 requests approved.

The data also shows the number of accepted and approved requests from the top countries of origin and the top states of residence. Mexico was the top county of origin with 421,649 received to date and 329,833 approved. California was the top state of residence with 157,182 received to date and 127,207 approved.

View the (.PDF) USCIS Report, “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process (August, 2013)”

August 9, 2013

Updated Service Center Processing Times

by Kellie N. Lego

Processing Time reports for all of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Service Centers were released on 8/2/13 with processing dates as of 5/31/13.

If you filed a petition with one of the Service Centers, please review the links below to determine the applicable processing time associated with your particular case.

California Service Center

July 22, 2013

DACA Statistics – USCIS Update through 6/30/13

by Kellie N. Lego

These USCIS statistics on DACA cases from 8/15/12 to 6/30/13 show a total of 537,662 DACA requests accepted for processing, 524,153 biometric services appointments scheduled, and 400,562 requests approved.

The data also shows the number of accepted and approved requests from the top countries of origin and the top states of residence. Mexico was the top county of origin with 408,759 received to date and 310,815 approved. California was the top state of residence with 152,855 received to date and 120,266 approved.

View the (.PDF) USCIS Report, “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process (July, 2013)“

June 25, 2013

DACA Statistics – USCIS Update through 5/31/13

by Kellie N. Lego

These USCIS statistics on DACA cases from 8/15/12 to 5/31/13 show a total of 520,157 DACA requests accepted for processing, 507,301 biometric services appointments scheduled, and 365,237 requests approved.

The data also shows the number of accepted and approved requests from the top countries of origin and the top states of residence. Mexico was the top county of origin with 394,133 received to date and 278,044 approved. California was the top state of residence with 147,786 received to date and 106,414 approved.

View the (.PDF) USCIS Report, “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process (June, 2013)“

June 4, 2013

DACA Statistics – USCIS Update through 4/30/13

by Kellie N. Lego

These USCIS statistics on DACA cases from 8/15/12 to 4/30/13 show a total of 497,960 DACA requests accepted for processing, 483,907 biometric services appointments scheduled, and 291,859 requests approved.

The data also shows the number of accepted and approved requests from the top countries of origin and the top states of residence. Mexico was the top county of origin with 375,568 received to date and 230,821 approved. California was the top state of residence with 141,367 received to date and 87,142 approved.

View the (.PDF) USCIS Report, “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process (May, 2013)“