Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process We are currently accepting requests from young people to determine their eligibility to apply for deferred action pursuant to the June 15, 2012 executive order by the DHS Secretary. According to USCIS, "Filing your request for consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals involves several steps. You need to submit multiple forms, evidence and fees. Small mistakes in preparing your request could lead to it being rejected." We have the knowledge and experience to help determine your eligibility and to make sure that your application is not rejected. We have multilingual staff including Spanish, English, French and Haitian Creole. Please call us now at 305-944-7220 for a free consultation. Below are some helpful pieces of information for young people to consider in the process of applying for deferred action. On June 15, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced that certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several key guidelines may request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal, and would then be eligible for work authorization. Deferred action is a discretionary determination to defer removal action of an individual as an act of prosecutorial discretion. Deferred action does not provide an individual with lawful status. GuidelinesYou may request consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals if you: - Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012;
- Came to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday;
- Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time;
- 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;
- Entered without inspection before June 15, 2012, or your lawful immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012;
- 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
- 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.
Age RequirementsAnyone requesting consideration for deferred action under this process must have been under 31 years old as of June 15, 2012. You must also be at least 15 years or older to request deferred action, unless you are currently in removal proceedings or have a final removal or voluntary departure order. Filing Process for Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood ArrivalsIf you meet the guidelines for deferred action under this process, you will need to complete the following steps to make your request to USCIS. - Collect documents as evidence you meet the guidelines.
- Complete the required two forms and worksheet.
- Mail your forms to the appropriate USCIS Lockbox.
- Visit an Application Support Center (ASC) for biometric services.
How Do I Request Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ¿Como puedo, Solicitar una Consideracion de Accion Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia? |
