Our experienced staff of immigration attorneys have successfully handled thousands of DACA cases. We are proud to be able to help such an amazing community of young immigrants. It has been our honor to get to know so many fantastic young people.
We are passionate about representing our DACA clients. Our job is to make sure that the DACA renewal process moves as quickly and precisely as possible.
We understand how important DACA is to our clients and our attorneys carefully review each application.
Currently we are only accepting DACA renewals. However, that might change, as recent court rulings have suggested that the courts may force the Trump administration to accept initial applications. As always, we stand by our clients and will do everything we can for them. Should there be a change in the law, we will immediately post it on this page.
If you would like to have your DACA renewal handled by an attorney who truly cares, give us a call at 602-989-5000. We will take the time to get to know you and welcome you to our family of DACA clients.
Below, please find a history of DACA and the basic requirements for initial petitions and renewals. Please keep in mind that initial petitions are NOT currently being accepted.
In 2012, the government announced a new program that can help some people who are here without legal status receive work authorization and limited protection from deportation. It’s called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or “DACA.”
If you are thinking about applying for DACA, we have some important information and tips we would like to share with you. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of misinformation about DACA and we hope to help you better understand your options.
DACA gives you permission to work in the United States. It also gives you what is called “deferred action.” Deferred action is a fancy term that means that the government will choose not to deport a person who is in the United States without any lawful immigration status. DACA is discretionary, which means that immigration officers do not have to approve every DACA case. DACA is currently granted for 2 years, and is renewable at the end of those 2 years.
First: you must be 15 or older to qualify for DACA.
Second: You must have come to the United States before you turned 16 years old.
Third: You must have been under the age of 31 on June 15, 2012.
Fourth: You must have had no lawful immigration status on June 15, 2012.
Fifth: You must be physically present in the United States when you submit your DACA, and you must have been physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012.
Sixth: You must be physically present in the United States from June 15, 2007 through the current date
Seventh: You must currently be in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have obtained a General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or be an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States.
Finally: You must not have 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.
Here’s how the process worked prior to September 2017.
There are certain situations that may make you ineligible DACA. Don’t file for DACA if:
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