Are You Seeking Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)? Find Out if CAMBA Legal Services Can Help You. In August 2012, USCIS began granting Deferred Action and work permits to young people who were brought to the United States as children. A grant of Deferred Action prevents you from being deported, but does not give any lawful status. Deferred Action is valid for two years and may be renewed. To be eligible, you must meet these requirements: Be 15-31 years old (born on or after June 16, 1981) Entered the U.S. before age 16 Have continuously lived in the U.S. since at least June 15, 2007, and were physically present in the US as of June 15, 2012 Entered the U.S. without inspection or your lawful immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012 Have not been convicted of a felony, a “significant” misdemeanor, or three or more misdemeanors of any kind, and do not pose a threat to public safety or national security A re currently enrolled in school, graduated from high school or have a GED, or have been honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces or Coast Guard IMPORTANT: If you have EVER been arrested, you should get a copy of the Certificate of Disposition. The Certificate will be reviewed by an attorney at the time of your intake interview to ensure that you are eligible for Deferred Action.
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Please call (718) 940–6311 to schedule an appointment See reverse for a list of documents you may use to demonstrate that you qualify for Deferred Action.