Resources for DACA (Deffered Action for Childhood Arrivals) Students 

DACA Eligible- What does that mean? 

Those who are qualified for DACA, or Deffered Action for Childhood Arrivals as defined by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, are individuals who meet the following qualifications and have received their DACA approved; 

1. Individuals who were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012;
2. Came to the US before reaching your 16th birthday; 
3. Have continuously resided in the US since June 15, 2007, up to the present time;
4. Were physically present in the US on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making your request for consideration of deferred action with the USCIS; 
5. Had no lawful status on June 15, 2012, meaning that:

• You never had a lawful immigration status on or before June 15, 2012 or; 
• Any lawful immigration status or parole that you obtained prior to June 15, 2012, had expired as of June 15, 2012. 

    6. Are currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion form high school, have obtained General Education Development (GED)      certificate, or are an honorable discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the US; and 
    7. Have not been convicted of a felony, a significant misdemeanor, three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national           security or public safety. 

DACA IS NOT THE DREAM ACT

*Dates may change according to the year*