Executive Immigration Action Sends Mixed Message to Immigrants

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- After weeks of speculation following his promise to take executive action, President Obama finally outlined his plan to improve the immigration system. In his speech to the nation he called for increased border security and a path to legal work authorization for approximately 4-5 million undocumented foreign nationals who have been living in this country since January 1, 2010, are the parents of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident born on or before November 20, 2014, and are not an enforcement priority (Deferred Action for Parental Accountability – DAPA).  The President also relaxed some of the eligibility requirements of the 2012 program of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and expanded the classes of persons who could file a provisional unlawful presence waiver before departing to the U.S. consulate to apply for an immigrant visa. 

But the carrot did not come without the stick. The President also called for heightened enforcement and presumably increased deportations of foreign nationals with certain criminal histories and immigration violations. Many now fear that their record will lead to them being uprooted from their home and family, and are turning to the expert legal counsel of immigration lawyer Henry A. Posada.

In 2013, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security deported over 438,000 undocumented or otherwise unauthorized immigrants, more than any year in history. The good news for many children and families is that, under the new executive orders, many of these deportations will be deferred or prosecutorial discretion will be exercised not to deport. For any undocumented immigrants who qualify under the deferred action programs, a three year grace period will be granted under certain stipulations that will allow them to come out from "the shadows" and start living and working in accordance with the law.

While the total number of deportations will likely drop in light of the President's actions, the percent of deportations involving people with criminal records or certain immigration violations is likely to go up. Of those 438,000 people deported, just over 45 percent were considered criminals. For those who are worried about passing a background check, or who have already been engaged in the deportation and removal process, contacting a reputable immigration attorney, a professional law corporation, is the best thing they can do to protect their rights and attempt to stay in the country.

Mr. Posada and his dedicated staff at the Law Offices of Henry Posada feel passionately about family unity and an individual's right to stay with their family in the place they call home. He has successfully defended foreign nationals facing deportation, and has given lectures educating others on how criminal activity can affect the immigration process.

Mr. Posada is also very experienced in representing clients trying to get U.S. citizenship or pursue business endeavors in the United States that lead to temporary status or lawful permanent resident status. There are many investors and entrepreneurs that have great things to contribute to our economy, but they can have trouble navigating the legal framework necessary to achieve eligibility for work authorization. For these types of clients, the President's actions may have opened up additional opportunities by stressing the importance of recruiting the most talented people from around the globe to work in the United States and help our businesses grow. Henry Posada is ready to guide qualifying candidates throughout the complex immigration processes.

With respect to the negative immigration consequences that a criminal history may have on a person—whether it's the threat of deportation or disqualification from immigration benefits—it may be possible to seek post-conviction relief (i.e., clean a criminal record) in the court that entered the judgment of conviction. If properly and successfully accomplished, post-conviction relief may play a vital role in avoiding deportation and/or in qualifying for immigration benefits. Mr. Posada has many years of experience with post-conviction relief and has particular expertise in this area, having helped many to realize their dreams by eliminating or ameliorating a criminal history.    

If you or a loved one is facing the possibility of deportation because of a criminal concern, or is in need of information or guidance about legalization or about the President's recent executive action, call The Law Offices of Henry A. Posada at (562) 904-9080 or (877) 827-5854, or visit them online at www.hposadalaw.com and on Facebook. English and Spanish-speaking legal experts are available.

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