Watertown, MA asked in Immigration Law for Massachusetts

Q: If the DHS were still accepting new DACA applications, would I be able to apply if I arrived in the US after 2012?

I arrived in the USA in 2016 as a minor and I am undocumented. If DACA came back, would I be able to apply for it (once I got the 5 year minimum)?

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Masoud Jahani
Masoud Jahani
Answered
  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Long Beach, CA

A: Hi

Hope below helps,

Following are DACA requirements

You were under 31 years old as of June 15, 2012;

You first came to the United States before your 16th birthday;

You have lived continuously in the United States from June 15, 2007 until the present;

You were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012 and at the time you apply;

You came to the United States without documents before June 15, 2012, or your lawful status expired as of June 15, 2012;

You are currently studying, or you graduated from high school or earned a certificate of completion of high school or GED, or have been honorably discharged from the Coast Guard or military (technical and trade school completion also qualifies); and

You have NOT been convicted of a felony, certain significant misdemeanors (including a single DUI), or three or more misdemeanors of any kind. Consult with an attorney about ANY contact you have had with law enforcement or immigration authorities.

Masoud Jahani
Masoud Jahani
Answered
  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Long Beach, CA

A: Following are DACA requirements

You were under 31 years old as of June 15, 2012;

You first came to the United States before your 16th birthday;

You have lived continuously in the United States from June 15, 2007 until the present;

You were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012 and at the time you apply;

You came to the United States without documents before June 15, 2012, or your lawful status expired as of June 15, 2012;

You are currently studying, or you graduated from high school or earned a certificate of completion of high school or GED, or have been honorably discharged from the Coast Guard or military (technical and trade school completion also qualifies); and

You have NOT been convicted of a felony, certain significant misdemeanors (including a single DUI), or three or more misdemeanors of any kind. Consult with an attorney about ANY contact you have had with law enforcement or immigration authorities.

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