For Dreamers like Daniela, transitioning to a work visa is still a viable and life-changing option.
Join Path2Papers + The Legalization Project for an info session on Employment-Based Options for Dreamers in the Trump Administration.
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Informed Immigrant
In January 2025, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals sent the #DACA case back to Judge Hanen in Texas with two instructions:
→ 1. Narrow his ruling so it only applies to Texas.
→ 2. Consider whether, in Texas, work permits should be separated from deportation protection.
Now we wait for Judge Hanen’s next decision.
Informed Immigrant
Informed Immigrant
DACA Frequently Asked Questions: What You Need to Know! Join us LIVE as attorney Hillary Li from the @justiceactioncenter breaks down the latest updates on #DACA — what’s happening, what it means for you, and what to watch for next.
TL;DR:
Nothing has changed for DACA. Renewals continue, even in Texas. First-time DACA applications are accepted by USCIS but not processed.
Informed Immigrant
Informed Immigrant
Here’s the briefing schedule:
Sept 29 – first round of briefs filed
Oct 20 – responses due
Oct 27 – replies to responses
This week, the first round of briefs was filed. But the status quo remains the same: DACA renewals continue and first-time applications are received but not processed.
In July 2025, Judge Hanen asked all parties in the case to submit written briefs answering questions like: Should other states also have to show harm from #DACA? And how would a Texas-only change work in practice?
June 12, 2025
1 pm (PT) / 4 pm (ET)
For the latest on DACA, visit: Informedimmigrant.com/DACA (link in bio)
#DACA #InformedImmigrant
