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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIAL DACA APPLICATIONS (7.13.2020)
Posted on Jul 13 2020
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Checklist (7/6/2020)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIAL DACA APPLICATIONS
☐ Born on or after June 16, 1981
☐ Came to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday
☐ Have continuously resided in the U.S. since June 15, 2007 up to the present time
☐ If previously deported, ordered removed, or left the US during this period, DISCUSS WITH AN IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY
☐ Were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making DACA application
☐ Entered without inspection, or lawful immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012
☐ Are currently in school, have graduated from high school, or obtained a general education certificate (GED)
☐ Have NOT been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety
☐ If you have any arrests or criminal convictions, DISCUSS WITH AN IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY
☐ Be at least 15 years old to file an application (unless you are or have been in deportation proceedings)
EXAMPLES OF DOCUMENTS TO PROVE ELIGIBILITY
(We strongly recommend that you discuss your case with an immigration attorney or accredited representative before submitting any documentation to the government)
| Requirement | You may need one or more of the following document types to prove eligibility for each category (you do not need all of the documents below). |
| ☐ Proof of identity |
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| ☐ Proof you came to U.S. before your 16th birthday |
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| ☐ If you have been in deportation proceedings or entered with a visa, proof of expired immigration status |
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| ☐ Proof you continuously resided in U.S. since June 15, 2007 and that you were present in the U.S. on June 15, 2012 |
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| ☐ Proof of your student status at the time of requesting consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals |
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| ☐ If you have ever been arrested by the police or any government agency |
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| ☐ To Complete Form
I-821D |
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This list was adapted from the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project list on 7/6/2020. Please see www.ilcm.org for more information or contact our office at 651-641-1011.
For a printable PDF version of this checklist in English, click here.