What You Need to Know About Recent DHS Announcements
In August, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it would be reviewing all cases pending in
immigration court and temporarily closing low priority cases. In November, it
announced that it had begun the case review process and issued three documents
explaining the review: Memo on Case Review process; Guidance to ICE
Attorneys; and ICE Next Steps.
This case review is NOT an amnesty and it is NOT about giving people work permits or legal status. You
should not turn yourself in to the immigration authorities because of these
announcements.
Do not believe anyone who tells you they can get you a work permit
(Employment Authorization Document or EAD)
or legal status based on this case review process.
There is no “safe” way to turn yourself in to immigration and there is
no guarantee that your case will be considered “low priority”.
If you come into contact with immigration
authorities you may be arrested, detained or even removed.
Only a qualified immigration
lawyer can evaluate your case and tell you about your rights, notaries and
immigration consultant are not qualified to give legal advice.