DACA: How to Qualify

Former INS Attorney Carl Shusterman (1976-82) explains how to qualify for President Obama's Deferred Action Program (DACA).  Schedule a legal consultation (by Skype, telephone or in person) at http://shusterman.com/schedule-immigration-consultation.html

Persons wishing to apply for the "deferred action for childhood arrivals" (DACA) program must meet each of following criteria:

1. They must have come to the US prior to their 16th birthday;

2. They must have continually resided in the US for at least 5 years immediately before June 15, 2012 and must be present in the US on that date;

3. They must have entered the US without inspection before June 15, 2012, or their lawful immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012;

4. They must currently be in school, have graduated from high school, obtained a general education (GED) certificate, or be an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States;

5. They cannot have been convicted of a felony offense, significant misdemeanor offense, multiple misdemeanor offenses, or otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety; and

6. They must be under the age of 31 on June 15, 2012.


For more information, please our Deferred Action (DACA) page at http://shusterman.com/obamadeferredactiondreamers.html