Many undocumented immigrants living in the United States were brought to the country when they were children. For many of these young people, their lives and families in the United States are all that they know, and they have no connection to their original country. In 2012, the Obama Administration created the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, to defer removal actions against qualified individuals. While it does not create lawful immigration status in the United States, it does provide relief from the threat of deportation for thousands of immigrants, so long as they maintain their eligibility.

What Are the Initial Requirements for DACA?

Noncitizens who meet the following criteria are eligible for protection under DACA:

• You arrived in the United States prior to 16th birthday
• You have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007
• You were under the age of 31 on June 15, 2012, and were physically present in the US at that time
• You have never had lawful immigration status before June 15, 2012, or status had expired by that date
• You are enrolled in school, have graduated school, received a GED, or have been honorably discharged from the United States military
• You do not pose a threat to national security
• You have not been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor

In order to successfully apply for DACA, you will need to provide documentation to prove the above requirements are met. At the Law Office of Spojmie Nasiri, we have helped thousands of DREAMers gain protection through the DACA program. Through our detailed and compassionate approach, we will give you confidence through the process and help you avoid unnecessary delays or setbacks.