UPDATE: As of December 7, 2020, per an injunction order in Batalla Vidal, et al. v. Wolf, et al., 16-CV-4756 (NGG) (VMS) (E.D.N.Y.) and State of New York, et al. v. Trump, et al., 17-CV-5228 (NGG) (VMS) (E.D.N.Y.), the district court judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to resume accepting first time DACA requests, extending one-year grants and one-year employment authorizations, and resume accepting advance parole requests as well.
On June 15, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced that certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several guidelines might request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal. If granted, these people are also eligible for work authorization. Deferred action is a use of prosecutorial discretion to defer removal action against an individual for a certain period of time. Deferred action does not provide permanent lawful status.
DACA allows:
Who can qualify?
The program is intended for undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States by their parents when they were children.
Here are the eligibility criteria for DACA recipients –
Next Steps
If you are a first time DACA applicant, you should gather as much information as possible about your arrival into the U.S., your evidence of physical presence in the U.S., your school records, and any other records that will help you meet the criteria listed above.
Important Documents and Forms
Form I-821D (Original, handwritten signature, and date)
Form I-765- Application for Work Authorization
Why You Should Contact Us
The immigration attorneys at Federal Practice Group are prepared to handle your DACA case and have extensive experience with all immigration related matters. We will stand by your side throughout the process and following through with appeal if necessary. Oftentimes, the process can be time consuming, arduous, or confusing, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security may reject your application or request additional information from you within a limited time frame. At Federal Practice Group, we make sure that your application is as complete as possible, and we will assist you if any additional problems should arise from your application. If you have any questions, or want advice regarding your specific case, contact the Federal Practice Group for a consultation today.
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