The Migration Policy Institute (MPI) crunched the numbers and apparently DHS and a variety of other outlets have been drastically underestimating the total number of people eligible for Deferred Action. The MPI discovered that the figures DHS projected were based on the number of prospective applicants that were enrolled in school or had graduated on the mid-June date of the program's announcement and did not account for otherwise eligible people who could choose to re-enroll in school or an equivalency diploma program. The MPI believes that this underestimate could be by as much as half a million people, bringing their new estimate to a total of 1.76 million people that will be eligible to seek Deferred Action and work authorizations. It is noteworthy, however, that not all of these people will be immediately eligible - many are 15 or under and will become eligible shortly, presuming, of course, they remain in compliance with the other conditions required of those who apply. The full demographic profile of prospective applicants can be found
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Focus: Issue Spotting When Taking On Deferred Action Cases
Tuesday, August 14 is the deadline for the Thursday, August 16 phone session of " Deferred Action And Related Relief " with Robert Loughran, Magali Candler, Charles Kuck, Avalyn Langemeier, Jose Perez, and Other Speakers to be Announced. The curriculum is as follows:
- Proof of entry in the U.S. and age at entry
- Criminal issues and obtaining appropriate documentation
- Physical presence and absences
- Educational background and documents
- Risk of denial - is it worth to file?
Tuesday, August 14 is the deadline to sign up. For more info, including speakers bios, detailed curriculum, and registration information, please see: Online: http://www,ilw.com/seminars/201208.shtm.
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