“DACA” stands for Deferred Action for certain Childhood Arrivals to the United States. On June 15, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced that certain people, commonly referred to as “Dreamers,” who came to the United States as children and met several guidelines, could apply for deferred action for a period of two years-subject to renewal. If approved, they would be eligible for work authorization in the form of employment authorization cards, which in turn could often be used to obtain social security cards and drivers licenses or IDs in many states. Deferred action is a use of prosecutorial discretion to defer removal action against an individual for a certain period but does not confer lawful status on an individual.
Since the program was implemented in 2012, more than 825,000 people have been able to apply for DACA and obtain work authorization. With DACA status, many people who had previously lived in fear of deportation even though brough to this country through no fault of their own, now felt comfortable coming out of the shadows and establishing credit, buying homes, applying for better paying jobs, and pursuing advanced degrees in higher education. The program has been an unquestioned success.
Yet the fate of DACA hangs in balance as the Supreme Court is set to decide on whether the Trump Administration had the authority to cancel the program via executive order as it announced on September 05, 2017. Thankfully, due to court challenges, DACA recipients are still permitted to apply for 2-year extensions of their DACA status through a USCIS form I821D application along with a renewal fee of 495.00 and a renewed biometric clearance. But this too could change if the Supreme Court sides with the Trump Administration in its pending decision.
It is estimated that there are close to 24,000 DACA recipients in the State of Arizona, and that there are nearly 55,000 Arizona households with a DACA recipient living among them. DACA holders have given birth to more than 10,000 US citizen children in Arizona. DACA recipients pay over 90 million dollars in state and local taxes in Arizona, have a spending power of nearly 800 million dollars, and own more than 2,600 homes with over 21 million dollars in mortgage payments. Furthermore, it is estimated that DACA recipients account for over 56 million dollars a year in rental payments in Arizona. Should their DACA status be eliminated and their work authorization terminated as a result, the economic and social damage dealt to Arizona and its residents would be catastrophic.
Attorney Darius Amiri and the team of DACA attorneys and legal staff at the Rose Law Group, PC have extensive experience in applying for DACA and representing DACA holders in legal proceedings, whether it be immigration proceedings, applying for green cards, family court, or civil litigation matters. Mr. Amiri began his legal career representing immigrants and their families facing consequences in immigration court for criminal or civil matters and was around when the DACA program was first implemented in 2012. As a result, he is familiar with the process from start to finish and has had the unique opportunity to represent DACA recipients and their families in all types of legal proceedings.
"I went for a consultation with Darius, and it was provided on a 101%! It is very easy to communicate with him and he definitely knows what he's doing. Such a small details that I wasn't aware of and extra information in help was provided as well. He took his time and looked through my papers to make sure I was on the right track. I'm very satisfied and definitely will be coming back for his services only if needed."
- Juliya G.
"I spoke with Darius, he was very knowledgeable about my situation. He was very responsive and very professional. He answered all my questions and more. I would recommend him to all my friends that require an immigration lawyer! "
- Jac W.
"I've only received a consultation from Darius, but the experience was still memorable. I spoke with Carmon to schedule, who was extremely friendly and pleasant. Darius got back to me ASAP and helped me with clarification on misunderstandings and concerns I had in a friendly relatable way. Thanks!"
- Raven B.
"I went to several attorneys for help with my fiance visa. Darius is the only one that stood out and impressed me. He is authentic, honest, extremely knowledgeable, and his rates are competitive. If you need an immigration attorney, I would highly recommend Darius. I don't think you'll be disappointed. We're still in the middle of our finance visa process, so I will update the review after the visa is obtained. But up until now, my entire experience with Darius has been fantastic!!!"
- Robert S.
"Darius has been a pleasure to work with throughout my husband's case! He is truly ethical and very reasonable with his fees. He took on a case I brought to him from another lawyer who had overcharged us and taken longer to help process our case because he allowed inexperienced personal handle his loads. Darius quickly answered every question we ever had himself! He held our hand every step of the way and most important ... made us feel he genuinely cared about our situation, unlike other lawyers we had experienced. Thank you, Darius and ....yes I trust and highly recommend Darius to handle all your immigration needs!"
- Araceli J.
"Darius helped my sister's husband with his immigration detention and green card case. It was super stressful to have him faced with deportation from the United States at first. They have a family of three beautiful children and we couldn't even imagine having them separated. But Darius handled the case from the beginning and made us feel at ease. We are not completely done yet but the case has advanced nicely and we expect the green card within the next few months. Most attorneys shot my sister down or tried to charge three times what Darius's fees were. I am so glad we went with him and I can't wait until my family can all take a deep breath knowing that they are staying together!"
- Camille K.
"This review is way overdue.... but I had such nice experience I wanted to share! I called Victory Law Group in September. Darius was travelling when i called, we texted back and forth... he was very responsive and the next day gave me FREE advice over the phone, that is all that was needed at the time... Next time I need an immigration attorney, guess what! yes I know where to go! :) Thank you much for your caring and professional touch!"
- Jo L.
"Darius Amiri is by far the best. He's thoughtful, attentive, and quickly puts your mind at ease. He's extremely knowledgeable and keeps you updated with all information and checks on you regularly during the process. I honestly don't know where I would be without him, not to mention his humor make the whole situation a little bit more bearable. Thanks again Darius! You're a rockstar!"
- Leann K.
"I first want to thank Darius help me get my citizenship this year and I'm so glad i hired such a great lawyer to get me through this! My husband also used him two years ago and help him get his citizenship as well, I highly recommend him to use anyone for any case (even if you have a record) he'll make sure to get you your citizenship. I was relieved when he showed up on my interview and that really made feel easy and comfortable to take my interview. Darius is the best! Super easy going chill guy! You won't be let down, he will take care of you!"
- Brittany C.
"I sent my friend and her husband who is from Mexico to Darius. They wanted to get his green cards and do things the right way as they started a family. Darius was able to help them file papers and eventually get the green card. Even though he had to go to Mexico to get the green card, Darius explained the process in a way that made sense and didn't keep anything from them. He was honest, affordable and got the job done. A+ immigration law firm!"
- Brittany C.
"If you have any experience dealing with attorneys, pay careful attention here. Working with churn firms slowly gets you nowhere and in the end will cost you time and money, leaving one disappointed in the system at best. I know because I have worked with many of the largest, most respected firms in the country. Meeting and working with Darius was refreshing for me. Working with an attorney that treated our case like it was his case was exactly what was needed. Mr. Amiri kept us informed on the strategy, status, and the results. "
- Aaron B.
"Darius is awesome! I had a consultation with him and I am so thankful for all the info. I still have two years in school and to be honest I did not expect him willing to help me so much during our consultation session. (Considering the session is free and I most likely wouldn't need an immigration attorney until I graduate. However, I'll definetely go for Darius if I need one :) "
- Skylar C.
"I received great advice from Darius. He was very thorough and answered all my question. You can defiantly rely on him if you need immigration help. "
- Nadin G.
"I have been working with Darius about 4 years now since before his move to California. My case was very challenging due to my immigration status and having a DUI in Arizona. We had to overcome so many obstacles that I almost gave up but Darius was up for the challenge. He is very detailed oriented and makes time to make sure you are well informed and have peace of mind. Now after battling my case in both Arizona courts and successfully transferring it to California I stand confident with my Green Card in hand and on my way to my citizenship! Could not have asked for a better immigration attorney to lead me in this journey. If you are looking for someone that can get the job done its him! (P.S I have never written a review on Yelp so as you can see Darius definitely deserves it!) "
- Steve C.
"Darius is completely professional. My family member used his services for immigration purposes. I would refer him to anyone looking for legal representation regarding immigration issues. "
- Natina U.
"I've sent a number of referrals to Darius over the last few years and he has not failed to deliver for any of them. A friend of mine was facing deportation back to the Flemish region after their work visa expired and Darius's expertise not only kept them in the country but helped explain the situation to that person's employer. Truly professional."
- Ross W.
"When my friend told me that his cousin wanted to become an American citizen, I had him call Darius Amiri. Right away Darius made my friend and his cousin feel very comfortable. He was super friendly and he made them feel like they had someone in their corner who cared about the outcome. My friend's cousin José is now an American, working as a valet attendant in Los Angeles, and he hopes to one day own his own valet business. Darius is helping to keep the American dream alive! "
- Ian S.
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