US Immigration Executive Action 2014: Announcement

President Obama announced an Immigration Executive Action on November 20, 2014. Prior to that time, he had requested DHS to undertake a review to inform recommendations to reform the immigration system through executive action.

This review sought advice and input from Congress, from individuals who implement immigration policy and from a broad range of stakeholders. This assessment has identified ten areas Executive Action could increase border security, focus enforcement resources, and ensure accountability in immigration.

The 2014 Executive Action includes strengthening US border security; revising removal priorities; ending Secure Communities and replacing it with new Priority Enforcement Program; personnel reform for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Officers; expanding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA); extending DACA to parents; expanding Provisional Waivers to Spouses and Children of Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs); revising Parole rules; promoting naturalization; and supporting High Skilled Business and Workers.