Tag: Deferred Action

Reports of Labor Exploitation Can Lead to Employment Authorization

By Jacob M. Monty, Monty & Ramirez LLP Mar 5, 2024 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Mar 5, 2024

Deferred action is a streamlined and expedited tool that can shield vulnerable migrant and immigrant workers from threats of deportation for reporting unsafe or exploitative employers. Employers taking advantage of risky work conditions need to be on notice of these new protections. Temporary Protection and Employment Authorization The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced […]

DHS allows illegal aliens to defer deportation and seek employment in the United States

By New Hampshire Employment Law Letter Sep 25, 2012 HR Hero Line

Updated: Sep 25, 2012

by Matthew J. Snyder The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued a directive that allows illegal aliens who satisfy certain criteria to temporarily defer their deportation and seek employment in the United States. Deferments are for two years and are renewable. While in deferment status, aliens may seek work authorization from the U.S. […]

“Deferred action” policy now in place for immigrant youth

By Utah Employment Law Letter Sep 16, 2012 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Sep 16, 2012

by Elaine Young President Barack Obama recently announced a new immigration enforcement policy that opens new doors to thousands of immigrant youths. An estimated 800,000 young people have graduated from American high schools but aren’t authorized to work in the United States because they are here unlawfully. The new policy gives them a degree of […]