Immigration Law Update: USCIS quietly changed its Deferred Action policy on May 8, 2026, and the impact could be significant for immigrants and families relying on humanitarian protections. The new guidance may result in: ▪️ More denials ▪️ Increased scrutiny ▪️ More RFEs ▪️ Harder renewals ▪️ Shorter approval periods Deferred Action can help protect vulnerable individuals from deportation and often provides work authorization, but it is discretionary and temporary. If you or a loved one currently has Deferred Action or plans to apply, now is the time to review your case, gather documentation, and seek experienced legal guidance. Do not rely on rumors or misinformation online. Every immigration case is unique. #Immigration #USCIS #DeferredAction #ImmigrationLaw #Asylum #VAWA #DACA

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And when you do, make sure you have protections in place for your immigrant and undocumented workers!! We are workers, too! #DeferredAction #LaborRights #UnionSolidarity #Immigrants

As President Biden’s term nears its end, it's time to stand up for workers facing labor abuse by granting Deferred Action. We demand @POTUS take action now to protect those still waiting for their applications to be approved. #WorkersDeserveProtection #DeferredAction

Sophie X. Liu reviews "Legal Phantoms" by Jennifer M. Chacon, Susan Bibler Coutin & Stephen Lee, noting that the #book challenges the logic of #citizen/noncitizen and deserving/undeserving perpetuated by #DeferredAction. @UBC @UBCSociology @stanfordpress buff.ly/3TjYRoi

Feliz DACAversary to all those that have to pay rent to live in this country. 12 yrs later and things have only gotten worse 👍🏽 #daca #deferredaction

.@ActSecJulieSu met with poultry #workers in #Mississippi, who described #wagetheft, numerous health and safety violations, and called for #DeferredAction protections when they report these conditions: mpbonline.org/blogs/news/lab…

"Protecting the rights of undocumented workers helps protect the rights of all workers.” @THECITYNY spoke with #ImmigrantWorkers who shared how the #DeferredAction process helped them hold employers accountable who put their health and safety at risk. thecity.nyc/2024/01/30/defer…

"DHS has been considering requests for #DeferredAction (DA) by unauthorized workers for some time, but in Jan2023, #DHS formalized the process to grant workers DA on a case-by-case basis in order to more fully investigate worksite violations & hold abusive employers accountable."

🧵NEW: Yesterday, @DHSgov announced new guidance on how #ImmigrantWorkers can renew their #DALE protections & work authorization to continue to enforce their rights without fear of employers using their immigration status to retaliate against them. #DeferredAction nelp.org/news-releases/on-dh…

Yesterday, we gathered with workers and partners from @RaiseTheFloor to demand that DHS provide guidelines for a #DALE renewal process to ensure immigrant workers are safe from retaliation as they organize to enforce their rights at work. #DeferredAction

WWJ worker leader Lorena says #DALE gives her peace of mind and a sense of security for herself and her children, and the ability to work without fear of retaliation or deportation. #DeferredAction

#DYK: Over 25% of DALE applications come from Chicago #DeferredAction

#DALE AHORA: We demand DHS Sec. Mayorkas create a newer process for immigrants in labor protections program. #deferredaction x.com/i/broadcasts/1yNGaZlyQ…

TOMORROW at 10am! Join us to commemorate one year of #DALE and call on DHS to publish a renewal process for immigrant workers whose #DeferredAction is expiring.

NEW: JWJ, @ArribaLasVegas, @NelpNews & @NILC published a guide for organizers & attorneys on how to support #immigrantworkers in seeking #deferredaction protections to enforce their #LaborRights without having to fear employers’ retaliation. 📖:bit.ly/3QkSu26

All workers must be able to stand up for their rights & fight back against abusive employers. This new guide by @NILC @ArribaLasVegas @jwjnational @NELPNews explains how advocates can support workers in seeking #deferredaction to stand up for labor rights. bit.ly/3Fy3LH9

We honor and ground this guide in the legacy of #ImmigrantWorkers who have taken on some of the most abusive employers and the largest fights, with the most at stake. Workers like @ArribaLasVegas worker leader, Rosario Ortiz, who organized with coworkers to win back wages his employer had stolen and to push @USDOL to support workers in seeking #DeferredAction protections.

🧵Today NELP, @ArribaLasVegas, @NILC, & @jwjnational published a guide for workers' rights organizers & attorneys on how to support #immigrantworkers in seeking #deferredaction protections to enforce their #LaborRights without having to fear employers’ retaliation. bit.ly/LaborDAGuide

DHS' guidance protects #ImmigrantWorkers from retaliation for speaking out against poor working conditions & poverty wages. Workers who speak out or are witnesses to labor violations can apply for #deferredaction. Here's how it works! #WorkerRights youtu.be/aWvcg8wpu40