Friday, 11 April 2014

Understand Deferred Action For Dreamers

By Anita Ortega


The DACA plan provided an opportunity for persons without legal documents to acquire a temporary two years permits. This permit is renewable and available to both men and women. It is offered under the deferred action for dreamers program that grants you the privilege to get a social security number and a driving license. Several requirements are set for an application to qualify.

The DACA status allows individuals to legalize their stay. Successful applicants are granted work permits and can therefore seek employment. This allows free movement within and abroad for work, charity or education related purposes. The reasons and details of travel must be registered with the immigration office. You are entitled to all benefits of a resident worker.

All applications are channeled through the vetting board that holds the power to decline or approve an application. The grounds for failing to approve the application or revoking a successful application include scenarios where one is considered a threat to national security. All rules governing your stay and status are explained during application. It means that you understand what you are getting into.

DACA does not guarantee successful applicants permanent stay. One can not transfer the benefits accrued through this status to family members. Relatives, friends, guardians and dependents cannot benefit because of your successful application. Consulting an expert in immigration during application ensures that you give the correct details to avoid legal action. Necessary information on application may be obtained from the Board of Migration Appeal.

Information given by some agencies might not be accurate. This exposes you to the danger of being misled. The level of experience and credibility of your agency contributes to the success of your application. A specialist attorney or professional is at a better position to offer advice. There are charity organizations whose credibility is not questionable. They have assisted numerous applicants.

The eligibility bar is low and allows a lot of people to qualify. An applicant must have been above 15 years and below 31 on January 15th 2012. It is also open to persons who went to US before their 16th birthday. A successful applicant must have stayed in US since 2007, June 16th without any interruption. It is acceptable to have a reasonable brief absence.

For one to qualify, he must have been in US on 15th June 2012. The application is only valid if submitted in person. Any submission in absentia is not regarded as valid. The plan aims at providing a legal basis to persons who evaded immigration scrutiny before June 15th 2012. A person with an expired work permit is eligible to apply.

Persons who went to America for academic purposes and are through with their course are eligible. This also applies to service men who were honorably discharged from the army. High school graduates may apply if they meet strict requirements set. An individual must be free of criminal record, felony or any significant misdemeanor.




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