DACA
What is DACA?
DACA, also known as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals is an immigration policy in America, that allows certain individuals who have unlawful presence in the US, after having been brought to the United States as a child, to obtain a 2-year long deferred action from being deported, and also receive work authorization during the period of deferred action. In order to be eligible for this program, the applicants cannot have any kind of misdemeanor or felony associated with their record.
Eligibility
The people who are eligible to apply under DACA, must satisfy the following requirements, although it needs to be noted that even if the applicant has met the criterions, it does not necessarily mean that he/she has been given approval. The requirements include:
- Experienced unlawful presence in the US, after having entered the country prior to their 16th birthday
- Have been living in the US on a continuous basis since June 15, 2007
- They were born on June 16, 1981 or after that
- Had physical presence in the US on the date of June 15, 2012, as well as during the filing of the petition to get consideration for deferred action with the USCIS
- Experienced no lawful status as of June 15, 2012
- Have already completed their GED or high school, or were honorably discharged from the US armed forces, or is enrolled in a school at the present
- Does not have any felony or serious misdemeanor charges, or 3-4 minor misdemeanor chances to his/her name and would not prove to be a threat to public safety or national security of the country anyhow
DACA is a complex process that requires legal expertise and can prove to be quite confusing for normal people. We at Law Offices of Carmelia Taylor, PLLC. are here to provide legal representation in pursuit of your application for deferral of deportation under DACA, and promise to guide you smoothly through this legal process
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