Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”)

January 17, 2015 | Aaron M. Morrison | blog, Deferred Action

Under the new expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”) program, eligible applicants will receive work authorization and protection from removal for a period of three years.

To qualify, applicants must demonstrate that they

1. entered the United States under the age of 16;
2. that they have been continuously and physically present in the United States since January 1, 2010;
3. that they are either enrolled in school, have graduated high school, have completed a GED program or are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States; and
4. that they have not been convicted of a single felony conviction, a “significant misdemeanor” or three non-significant misdemeanor convictions, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.

If you have ever been arrested or convicted of any crime and are thinking of applying for DAPA, it is critical that you consult with a licensed attorney with experience and expertise with crimes and immigration before applying.

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