Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

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Dreamers (DACA) Attorney In Jacksonville, Florida

What Is DACA?

DACA provides temporary relief from deportation and work authorization for eligible individuals who were brought to the United States as children and meet certain criteria. It is important to note that there are currently several pending lawsuits that affect DACA initial applications and renewals. An attorney can help guide you through the DACA application or renewal process, gather necessary evidence, and keep you informed on the progress of your application.

 

Common documentary evidence includes:

 

  • Passport
  • Birth certificate
  • Marriage and divorce certificates (if applicable)
  • Information about your employment for the last 5 years
  • Information about residence/addresses for the past 5 years
  • Proof of entry to the U.S. before the age of 16
  • Proof of continuous residence in the U.S. since your entry
  • School records or proof of enrollment in school

Contact Bilbao Law, LLC to schedule a consultation with a lawyer today. 904-877-4895

If the July 16 Ruling Is Struck Down, Do I Qualify for DACA Benefits?

Besides coming to the U.S. before you were 16 years old, there are other criteria that DACA recipients must meet. You must have arrived in the US on or before June 15, 2007, resided in the U.S. continuously since then, and were under the age of 31 on June 15, 2012, with no lawful status at that time. You must be either in school, have obtained a GED, graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from a high school, or have been honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces or Coast Guard. Most importantly, you must not have been convicted of a felony, serious misdemeanors, or three or more less serious misdemeanors and are not a threat to the public’s safety or national security. But whether or not the July 16, 2021 ruling stands or not, there might be other legal options with better outcomes. Book an appointment to sit down with one of our compassionate attorneys and see what options you might have.

What Are the Alternatives?

Don’t despair because of legal setbacks. Come see one of our experienced immigration attorneys to see what benefits you might qualify for. Here are some of the situations that may qualify:


  • If you hold a current DACA status and obtain advance parole, you can travel and then be admitted to the U.S. lawfully. This would allow you to apply for a Green Card while in the U.S. without the need for a waiver if you married a United States citizen or have a US Citizen child over 21.
  • If you are a DACA holder having entered the U.S. illegally and then married a United States citizen, you can apply for a Green Card as well with a provisional waiver. If USCIS approves your waiver, you can travel, apply for and receive your Green Card from a U.S. consulate abroad. 


With immigration laws in constant flux, the best advice is to consult with an experienced immigration attorney to take advantage of any options you might qualify for.

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