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Some Undocumented Immigrants Waiting to Apply for Deferred Deportation Program

By Samantha Leal | 08/27/2012 - 18:00 | 0 Comments

While some are working on applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, enacted by President Obama, others are waiting until after this year's election to start on their applications, according to...

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Deferred Action Applicant: "After the Two Years, What’s Going to Happen to Me?"

By Lourdes Medrano | 08/21/2012 - 14:00 | 0 Comments

Since President Obama’s new "deferred action" program went into effect last week, thousands of young, undocumented Latinos have lined up to apply for it, even as uncertainty builds over the controversial measure.

Immigrant advocacy groups, which are offering workshops and other assistance to people who may be eligible for the program that allows...