DACADeferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

One Small Step DACA is only temporary

Will only be able to help around 10% of undocumented youth

STAY INVOLVED! Leadership training:

September 8th

Help fight for a more permanent solution!

Remember, requesting deferred action HAS ITS

BENEFITS AND RISKS

It is a big life decision, and we cannot tell you whether or not to

apply. We are here today to give you the best information possible on whether or not you are eligible, and

the resources to start the process.

We will separate you into one of three groups today:Those with a complete or near-complete

checklist of documents will meet with a lawyer TODAY.

Those who may be at risk if they submit an application will meet with a lawyer TODAY.

Those with incomplete documentation will be given information to meet with a lawyer IN THE FUTURE.

Please note:All services provided today are FREE.

If you move forward with your case, a lawyer or agency may charge you from then on.

NEVER use a “notario” or a “VISA adviser” for your case!

Confidentiality None of your information

will be shared with ANYONE beyond the lawyers and staff at this workshop.

It will NOT be made public, and it will NOT be shared with USCIS, ICE, or CBP.

Background DACA is a policy (NOT a

law) announced by President Obama on June 15th, 2012

It is the direct result of 10 years of action.

If you are approved, you will receive: 2 YEARS of protection

from deportation

A valid work permit, which you can use to apply for: A Social Security card

(see right) POTENTIALLY a Michigan

Driver’s License, (this is still UNCLEAR)

Keep in mind:DACA is NOT a path to permanent residence or

citizenship

You can NOT travel outside of the US until you have been approved for DACA

You WILL need to reapply with USCIS in two years

You must be able to prove: IDENTITY

PRESENCE

AGE

CRIMINALITY

EDUCATION

Proving IDENTITY Valid Passport

OR

Birth Certificate (must be translated into English)

AGE RequirementsYou must have ARRIVED in the US before age

16

You must have been no older than 30 on June 15th of this year

You must be AT LEAST 15 years of age TODAY to apply

Proving PRESENCE Must have “continuously

resided” in the United States SINCE June 15th, 2007

You can use: School records (report

cards, transcripts) Financial records (tax

receipts, etc.) Employment records Medical records

On Criminal RecordsTo be eligible for DACA, you CANNOT have:

One or more felony convictions OF ANY KIND

One or more “significant” misdemeanor convictions

Multiple misdemeanor convictions

Education and Military Service

School ID or Military ID

School records include: transcripts, report cards, diplomas, certificates

Military records

What happens next?

Fingerprints and biometrics appointment

NO interview

Decision in the mail If approved, you will either receive your work permit in the mail

or an appointment to go pick it up in person. If denied, you CANNOT appeal the decision.

Total cost will be $465.

This includes:

- Fingerprinting

- DACA application

- Work permit

RISKSYou are making yourself known to the US

Government.

Promises are not permanent.

Bottom line: We do not know anything for certain.

What will happen today?You will be called by your number to undergo an

eligibility check.

The volunteer will take you through a document check list to assist the attorney in determining your eligibility.

Depending on the completion of your checklist, you may then be directed to meet with an attorney.

At the sign out table, information on attorneys, clinics, and workshops will be given to you.

What’s left?We need to pass reform into LAW!

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