The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will now accept requests for consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals – the Executive Order issued by President Obama to grant work permits and protection from deportation to immigrant students who meet specific requirements. Figures show that 226,700 young people in Texas will be eligible for the deferred action. State Representative Rafael Anchia (D-Dallas), who represents parts of Dallas, Farmers Branch, Carrollton and Irving, supports President Barack Obama’s deferred action and urges eligible youth to apply.
“I encourage all eligible youth to submit requests for consideration of deferred action, ” said Rep. Anchia. “This is an important step toward stopping the deportation of those individuals who pose no threat to this country, and who only want to participate in the American dream.”
An individual may be considered for deferred action if he or she:
1. Was under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012;
2. Came to the United States before reaching his or her 16th birthday;
3. Has continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time;
4. Was present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making his or her request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS;
5. Entered without inspection before June 15, 2012, or his or her lawful immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012;
6. Is currently in school, has graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from which school, has obtained a GED, or is an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States; and
7. Has not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, three or more misdemeanors, and does not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.
Individuals applying for deferred action must submit the following three forms:
1. Form I-821D, Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals;
2. Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization; and
3. Form I-765WS, Form I-765 Worksheet.
Detailed instructions on requesting deferred action and applicable fees are available at http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/files/form/i-821dinstr.pdf.
Representative Anchia advises individuals who may be eligible for deferred action to seek advice from reputable legal services and to be cautious of notarios and unscrupulous attorneys.
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