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CONSUMER ADVISORY
Deferred Action for Certain Young Immigrants:
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals allows certain individuals, who meet specific
guidelines, (determined as of the date the request for deferred action is filed, NOT the June
15, 2012 date), to request consideration of deferred action from USCIS. These individuals
will not be placed into removal proceedings or removed from the United States for a
specified period of time. You may be eligible for employment authorization if you can show
economic need.
Eligibility: In order to be eligible for deferred action, you must prove that:
•
You came to
the United States
before reaching
your 16th birthday
•
•
You have
continuously
resided in the
United States
since June 15,
2007
You are currently in
school, have graduated
or obtained your
certificate of completion
from high school,
have obtained your
general educational
development
certification, or you
are an honorably
discharged veteran of
the Coast
Guard or
Armed
Forces of
the United
States
•
You were
present in the
United States
on June 15,
2012, and at
the time of
making your
request for
consideration
of deferred
action with
USCIS
•
You were under
the age of 31 as
of June 15, 2012
•
You entered
without inspection,
or your lawful
immigration status
expired as of June
15, 2012
•a felony,
You have not been convicted of
significant misdemeanor,
or three or more misdemeanors,
and do not otherwise pose a threat.
A “significant misdemeanor is
one for which the individual was
sentenced to more than 90 days,
a conviction for domestic violence,
sexual abuse, burglary, firearm
violation, drug distribution or
trafficking (but not possession), or
DWI, regardless of the sentence.
“Do I need a lawyer?”
Please get legal advice before
applying if you:
• Have ANY prior contact or filing
with Department of Homeland
Security
• Have ANY contact with law
enforcement, including arrests or
citations
• Have EVER traveled outside the
U.S. since your initial entry
• Have any other reason to believe
you may not qualify
Don’t Get Scammed!
Cuidase de los notarios, o otros individuos como Cristo Vive para Inmigrantes de Austin que
no son autorizados para practicar leyes de inmigracion, y dicen poder ayudarle a obtener
accion diferida. Ellos podrian pedirle dinero para someter una solicitud aunque usted
califique o no. Evite caer en estas trampas y fraudes. Aprenda a protegerse y a su familia
contra practicantes no autorizados y fraudes inmigratorios.
www.uscis.gov/avoidscams
(512) 610-7374
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