Immigration News Miami - Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process

Sept. 10, 2012 - PRLog -- Over the past three years, Obama's administration has undertaken an unprecedented effort to transform the immigration enforcement system into one that focuses on public safety, border security and the integrity of the immigration system.

As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to focus its enforcement resources on the removal of individuals who pose a danger to national security or a risk to public safety, including individuals convicted of crimes with particular emphasis on violent criminals, felons, and repeat offenders, DHS will exercise prosecutorial discretion as appropriate to ensure that enforcement resources are not expended on low priority cases, such as individuals who came to the United States as children and meet other key guidelines.  

Individuals who demonstrate that they meet the guidelines below may request consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals for a period of two years, subject to renewal, and may be eligible for employment authorization.

You may request consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals if you:

1 - Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012;
2 - Came to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday;
3 - Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time;  
4 - Were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making your request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS;
5 - Entered without inspection before June 15, 2012, or your lawful immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012;
6 - Are currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have obtained a general education development (GED) certificate, or are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States; and
7 - Have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.


DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO PROVE YOU QUALIFY

Evidence of school enrollment: acceptance letters, school registration cards, letters from school or program, transcripts, report cards, or progress reports showing the name of the school or program, date of enrollment, and current educational or grade level, if relevant.
Examples of Documents to Submit to demonstrate you meet the Guidelines
Proof of identity
•   Passport
•   Birth certificate with photo identification
•   School or military ID with photo
•   Any U.S. government immigration or other document bearing your name and photo

Proof you came to U.S. before your 16th birthday
•   Passport with admission stamp
•   Form I-94/I-95/I-94W
•   School records from the U.S. schools you have attended
•   Any Immigration and Naturalization Service or DHS document stating your date of entry (Form I-862, Notice to Appear)
•   Travel records
•   Hospital or medical records

Proof of immigration status
•   Form I-94/I-95/I-94W with authorized stay expiration date
•   Final order of exclusion, deportation, or removal issued as of June 15, 2012
•   A charging document placing you into removal proceedings

Proof of Presence in U.S. on June 15, 2012   
•   Rent receipts or utility bills
•   Employment records (pay stubs, W-2 Forms, etc.
Proof you continuously resided in U.S. since June 15, 2007
•   School records (letters, report cards, etc)
•   Military records (Form DD-214 or NGB Form 22)
•   Official records from a religious entity confirming participation in a religious ceremony
•   Copies of money order receipts for money sent in or out of the country
•   Passport entries
•   Birth certificates of children born in the U.S.
•   Dated bank transactions
•   Social Security card
•   Automobile license receipts or registration
•   Deeds, mortgages, rental agreement contracts
•   Tax receipts, insurance policies

Proof of your student status at the time of requesting consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals    
•   School records (transcripts, report cards, etc) from the school that you are currently attending in the United States showing the name(s) of the school(s) and periods of school attendance and the current educational or grade level
•   U.S. high school diploma or certificate of completion
•   U.S. GED certificate

Proof you are an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces or the U.S. Coast Guard     
•   Form DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
•   NGB Form 22, National Guard Report of Separation and Record of Service
•   Military personnel records
•   Military health records

The filing fee is $465.00

For more information contact Apex Legal Document by calling 786-484-1238 and ask for the Immigration Department.

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