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by Melanie Corrin
The United States Citizenship & Immigration
Service (CIS) announced a portion of its procedures for Deferred Action for
Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program; commonly known as deferred action for
DREAMers. Through this procedure, as of
August 15, 2012 eligible applicants who meet the following criteria can apply
for Deferred Action:
1. Under
the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012
2. Came
to the US before reaching 16th birthday
3. Continuous
physical presence June 14, 2007 – June 15, 2012
4. Present
in the US on June 15, 2012
5. Entered
without a visa or their visa expired as of June 15, 2012
6. Currently
enrolled in school/GED program or have obtained high school diploma/GED or be
United States Military veteran with honorable discharge
7. No
felony convictions, No significant misdemeanor conviction, Cannot have 3 or
more misdemeanor convictions
Portion of this program have very specific definitions and
requirements, including what defines a felony, a serious misdemeanor and a
misdemeanor. It is important to speak
with an attorney prior to determining eligibility, potential relief and
potential pitfalls to ensure you are not putting yourself at risk.
DACA is temporary, and if granted, is approved in two year
increments. USCIS has not published the
form, and will not do so until August 15, 2012; the first day individuals are
eligible to apply. The filing fee will
be a total of $465.00 and will include biometrics collection, background checks
and the application for employment authorization.
If you are interested in DACA or think you may be eligible,
contact us to discuss your case.
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