Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals - DACA
In an effort to implement benefits that were proposed under the DREAM ACT initiative the Obama administration directed the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to accept applications of young illegal or undocumented immigrants for “Deferred Action” status and, importantly, for employment authorization.
In addition to being able to apply for a work permit and obtaining a social security number, and driver license, deferred action status will protect those young immigrants from deportation for a period of two years with the option of renewal of deferred action status. Moreover, deferred action status prevents accrual of unlawful presence and helps alleviating the harsh consequences of the inadmissibility bar (3/10 year bar).
USCIS confirmed that information related to family members or guardians, that is disclosed in the application will NOT be used for purposes of immigration enforcement against family members and guardians.
Applicants myst demonstrate that they meet the following criteria to receive and later on renew deferred action for a period of two years:
Please call if you have questions of whether you qualify for deferred action
In addition to being able to apply for a work permit and obtaining a social security number, and driver license, deferred action status will protect those young immigrants from deportation for a period of two years with the option of renewal of deferred action status. Moreover, deferred action status prevents accrual of unlawful presence and helps alleviating the harsh consequences of the inadmissibility bar (3/10 year bar).
USCIS confirmed that information related to family members or guardians, that is disclosed in the application will NOT be used for purposes of immigration enforcement against family members and guardians.
Applicants myst demonstrate that they meet the following criteria to receive and later on renew deferred action for a period of two years:
- Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012;
- Came to the United States before reaching 16th birthday;
- Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007;
- Were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012 and t the time of applying for deferred action;
- Had no lawful status on June 15, 2012;
- Are currently in school or graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school or obtained a general education development (GED) certificate or are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States, and
- Have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, or three or more misdemeanors.
Please call if you have questions of whether you qualify for deferred action
