Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
DACA – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
You may request DACA 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;
- Had no lawful status on 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, or three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.
Age Guidelines
Anyone requesting DACA must have been under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012. You must also be at least 15 years or older to request DACA, unless you are currently in removal proceedings or have a final removal or voluntary departure order, as summarized in the table below:
Your situation | Age |
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I have never been in removal proceedings, or my proceedings have been terminated before making my request. | At least 15 years old at the time of submitting your request and under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012. |
I am in removal proceedings, have a final removal order, or have a voluntary departure order, and I am not in immigration detention. | Under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012, but you may be younger than 15 years old at the time you submit your request. |
Timeframe for Meeting the Guidelines
You must demonstrate
That on June 15, 2012 you | As of the date you file your request you |
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Proof of identity |
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Proof you came to U.S. before your 16th birthday |
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Proof of immigration status |
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Proof of presence in U.S. on June 15, 2012 |
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Proof you continuously resided in U.S. since June 15, 2007 | |
Proof of your student status at the time of requesting DACA |
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Proof you are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the U.S. |
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