What is DACA?
Aug 13, 2023 13:26:21 GMT -5
Post by Radrook Admin on Aug 13, 2023 13:26:21 GMT -5
What is DACA?
What is Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
DACA is an administrative relief that protects eligible immigrants who came to the United States when they were children from deportation. DACA gives undocumented immigrants:
1) protection from deportation, and
2) a work permit.
The program requires that the DACA status and work permit be renewed every two years.
1) protection from deportation, and
2) a work permit.
The program requires that the DACA status and work permit be renewed every two years.
DACA TODAY
On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued a memorandum noting his administration’s intent to both preserve and fortify DACA. While it is not yet clear what the word “fortify” may mean for the future of DACA, it is apparent that this administration has – at the very least – committed to preserving DACA in its original form.
DACA REQUIREMENTS
You were under 31 years old as of June 15, 2012;
You first came to the United States before your 16th birthday;
You have lived continuously in the United States from June 15, 2007 until the present;
You were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012 and at the time you apply;
You came to the United States without “valid” documents before June 15, 2012, or your lawful status expired as of June 15, 2012;
You are currently studying, or you graduated from high school or earned a certificate of completion of high school or GED, or have been honorably discharged from the Coast Guard or military (technical and trade school completion also qualifies); and
You have NOT been convicted of a felony, certain significant misdemeanors, or three or more misdemeanors of any kind. Consult with an attorney about ANY contact you have had with law enforcement or immigration authorities before applying.