Learn More About Deferred Action For Dreamers

By Tiffany Gill


The agencies that operate under the Department of Homeland Security are in charge of granting deferred action for dreamers. This is commonly referred to as DACA or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. As the name suggests, only those who entered the country as minors qualify. Deferral action is meant to enable the applicant to finish his or her studies and go back to their home country or apply for lawful residence.

When it comes to deferred action, there are some important things that you must keep in mind. For instance, this only applies to individuals who entered the country illegally before their 16th birthday. The applicants must also have been present in the country continuously for at least two years prior to enactment of this law on 15th June, 2012.

For an applicant to be considered for delayed removal, he or she must provide evidence proving their illegal status, date of entry, country of origin, age and education. Please note that applicants must not have been older than 31 years old when the law came into force. Birth certificates, IDs from country of origin, valid street address and other testimonials may be required to show that the applicant meets all the requirements.

Individuals who got into the country legally, but chose not to leave when their Visa expired can also qualify for DACA. However, all the other requirements for deferred action must be satisfied fully by the applicant. Evidence must be produced to support the application. This may include school report cards, original identity or birth certificate from country of origin, and the place of residence of the applicant.

For removal action to be deferred, the candidate must be seen to be an outstanding member of the society. The applicant must either be in school pursuing a high school diploma, college degree or post graduate studies, or working after attaining these qualifications. A background check must be done to ensure that the applicant does not have a criminal record.

The government can only consider deferring prosecution of an illegal immigrant if he or she does not pose a threat to public safety. In that regard, the relevant agencies normally vet each applicant to ensure that they are an asset, and not a liability, as they continue to live in the United States. Those who seem resourceful, law abiding and hard working can be allowed to continue residing in the country for two years as they try to legalize their stay.

The main objective of the Dreamers Act was to streamline operations in the immigration enforcement system. This was to ensure that the relevant government agencies concentrated more on public safety and securing the country's borders. It also sought to give minors who immigrated to the US illegally an opportunity to pursue their dreams.

Deferred action for dreamers does not provide successful applicants with legal status in the US. It is also not a pathway to citizenship. It is just delayed action on childhood arrivals. The delay is only valid for two years. Illegal immigrants must renew the deferral for another two year term, seek lawful status in the U. S. Or go back to their home country. DACA is a prosecutorial discretion and not a legal right, so the authorities have the final word.




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