Eligibility Requirements for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
August 2012 - On August 15, 2012, USCIS will begin accepting applications for deferred action for undocumented youth for a period of two years and may be eligible for work authorization. If you meet the requirements below, you may be considered for deferred action:
1. Arrived in the U.S. prior to your 16th birthday;
2. Have continuously lived in the US since June 15, 2007 until the present;
3. You were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012;
4. You entered the US before June 15, 2012 or your lawful immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012;
5. You are currently in school, have graduated or obtained your GED, or you are an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard or Armed Forces;
6. You have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, or three or more misdemeanors, or do not otherwise pose a threat; and
7. You were present in the U.S. on June 15, 2012 and at the time of making your request for consideration of deferred action with the USCIS.
August 2012 - On August 15, 2012, USCIS will begin accepting applications for deferred action for undocumented youth for a period of two years, who may be eligible for work authorization. If you meet the requirements below, you may be considered for deferred action:
1. You arrived in the U.S. prior to your 16th birthday;
2. You have continuously lived in the US since June 15, 2007 until the present;
3. You were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012;
4. You entered the US before June 15, 2012 or your lawful immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012;
5. You are currently in school, have graduated or obtained your GED, or you are an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard or Armed Forces;
6. You have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, or three or more misdemeanors, or do not otherwise pose a threat; and
7. You were present in the U.S. on June 15, 2012 and at the time of making your request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS. [Read the Guidelines]