Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

I receive a number of inquiries regarding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.  Below is an information sheet regarding the program. 

 

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

 

Eligibility

You must meet all of the following criteria:

 

1.          Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012;

2.          Came to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday;

3.          Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time;  

4.          Were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making your request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS;

5.          Entered without inspection before June 15, 2012, or your lawful immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012;

6.          Are currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have 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

7.          Have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.

 

Documents you will need to prove you meet the above eligibility guidelines:

 

1.      Proof of Identity

 

·                 Passport or national identity document from your country of origin

·                 Birth certificate with photo identification

·                 School or military ID with photo

·                 Any U.S. government immigration or other document bearing your name and photo

2. Proof you came to the US before your 16^th birthday

 

·                 Passport with admission stamp

·                 Form I-94/I-95/I-94W

·                 School records from the U.S. schools you have attended

·                 Any Immigration and Naturalization Service or DHS document stating your date of entry (Form I-862, Notice to Appear)

·                 Travel records

·                 Hospital or medical records

3. Proof of Immigration Status

·                 Form I-94/I-95/I-94W with authorized stay expiration date

·                 Final order of exclusion, deportation, or removal issued as of June 15, 2012

·                 A charging document placing you into removal proceedings

4. Proof of Presence in the US on June 15, 2012 & Proof you resided continuously in US since June 15, 2012

·                 Rent receipts or utility bills

·                 Employment records (pay stubs, W-2 Forms, etc)

·                 School records (letters, report cards, etc)

·                 Military records (Form DD-214 or NGB Form 22)

·                 Official records from a religious entity confirming participation in a religious ceremony (such as a marriage)

·                 Copies of money order receipts for money sent in or out of the country

·                 Passport entries

·                 Birth certificates of children born in the U.S.

·                 Dated bank transactions

·                 Social Security card

·                 Automobile license receipts or registration

·                 Deeds, mortgages, rental agreement contracts

·                 Tax receipts, insurance policies

5. Proof of your student status at the time of requesting consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals

·                 School records (transcripts, report cards, etc) from the school that you are currently attending in the United States showing the name(s) of the school(s) and periods of school attendance and the current educational or grade level

·                 U.S. high school diploma or certificate of completion 

·                 U.S. GED certificate

6. Proof you are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the U.S.

·                 Form DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty

·                 NGB Form 22, National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service

·                 Military personnel records

·                 Military health records

 

Cost

The application fee is $465. This includes $380 fee plus $85 fee for biometric services.

Inquiries

None of the above is legal advice.  It is offered as information regarding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.  If you have any questions contact your a attorney, or call the Law Office of Robert J. Maher, P.C. for a free consultation.  The number 212-939-7548.  You may also send us an
e-mail at RMaherEsq@gmail.com.