Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
DACA is an immigration program that grants work permits for periods of two years, with the possibility of renewal, to people who arrived in the United States as child and meet specific requirements of physical presence, education and good moral character. Although it does not grant permanent legal status, DACA allows you to work legally, obtain certain benefits and have greater migration stability as long as the program remains in force in accordance with current immigration law and policies.
- No Works Restrictions
Who can apply?
- Child arrived in the United States when they were under 16 years old and arrived before June 15, 2007
- Were under 31 years old until June 15, 2012 and/or have lived in the United States and have their Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or a High School Diploma.
What do you need?
- Identification document.
- Documented proof of physical presence.
- Documented proof or education requirement.
- Good moral character (without committing serious crimes, significant minor offenses or more than three minor crimes, or without their behavior harming public welfare).
- The necessary documentation and/or evidence will depend on the type of personal case of each individual.