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DACA is referred to as “deferred action for childhood arrivals.” Individuals who entered the United States as a child and meet certain criteria may be eligible to receive deferred action and will not be removed from the United States for a period of two years, which can be renewed. Being granted deferred action status also allows the applicant to be eligible for work authorization and depending on the state of residence may be eligible for a state ID, a driver’s license, and in-state college.
You must meet the following requirements to be eligible for DACA status:
- be under 31 years of age as of June 15, 2012;
- have come to the U.S. while under the age of 16;
- have continuously resided in the U.S. from June 15, 2007, to the present (for purposes of calculating this five-year period, brief and innocent absences from the United States for humanitarian reasons will not be included);
- have entered the U.S. without inspection before June 15, 2012, or have had your lawful immigration status expire as of June 15, 2012;
- have been physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making the request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS;
- be currently in school, have graduated from high school, have obtained a GED, or have been honorably discharged from the Coast Guard or armed forces;
- not have been convicted of a felony offense, a significant misdemeanor, or more than three misdemeanors and not pose a threat to national security or public safety.
At Ninan + Vibriesca Law, LLC, our attorneys have experience successfully obtaining DACA status or need to renew their status. We will identify the possibilities, risks and additional steps needed to ensure the best possible outcome for you.
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