DACA

DACA

Eligibility for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ):

• Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012
• Came to the United States before 16th birthday;
• Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007;
• Were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012 and at the time of filing request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS;
• Entered without inspection or lawful immigration expired prior to June 15, 2012;
• Are currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certification of completion from high school, have obtained GED (General education development or are an honorably discharged veterans of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States and<l/i>
• Have not been convicted of a felony, a significant misdemeanor or three or more misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.

DACA Renewal

An individual in DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), will be able to remain in U.S and apply for employment authorization for a period of two years. The first DACA approvals will begin to expire in September, 2014. To avoid a lapse in period of deferral and employment authorization, individuals must file renewal request before the expiration of their current period of DACA. Renewal request may be submitted 120 days in advance before their current period of deferred action expires. Individuals may request DACA renewal if they continue to meet the initial criteria and these additional guidelines:

The renewal process is initiated by filing Form I-821D “Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood arrivals,” Form I-765 “Application for Employment Authorization, ” and the I-765 Worksheet. The total fees for processing of DACA appliation and Application for Employment Authorization, is $465. To date more than 560,000 individuals have received DACA. For assistance with the approval of DACA and work permits for childhood arrivals, call us at Kalra Law Firm at (310) 325-9012.