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In the summer of 2012, the Department of Homeland Security under the Obama administration announced and then enacted the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy. 

This new immigration policy made it possible for certain young adults who “unlawfully” came to America in their youth to seek two years of renewable deferred deportation from the country they consider home.

Provided the young adults and children meet certain requirements, DACA allowed for them to request deferred action, allowing them to remain in America. These “DREAMers” would then be eligible to go to work, learn in school, and get a driver’s license and Social Security number. 

If you think this policy might apply in your situation, reach out to Landerholm Immigration to talk to one of our experienced immigration attorneys. Call us today at (510) 491-0291 or contact us online.

Steps to Renew Your DACA Status

If you were previously approved for DACA, then you may be able to renew this status. DACA requires renewal every two years. You may start the renewal process 180 days before the expiration date of your current status, and it is recommended that you apply to renew no later than 120 days before your status expires.

Not everyone who qualified before will qualify for renewal. If certain legal aspects relating to your time in the USA have changed, such as you have been charged with a crime sometime in the last two years, then these factors will need to be considered.

Consult with a knowledgeable DACA lawyer at Landerholm Immigration to learn more about renewal and if renewing is the right path for you.

Is the U.S. Government Accepting New DACA Applicants?

The Trump administration repeatedly attempted to undo everything good about the DACA program. And while they were prevented from ending it entirely, some efforts to undo DACA have been more successful than others. In July 2021, a Texas federal judge ruled that DACA was unlawful. 

While the judge in question found DACA to be illegal in its entirety, those who had previously been approved under the program were allowed to continue renewing their deferred deportations, for now. Until a higher court overturns this judge’s decision, the policy remains in danger and altered from its original intent.

Though there are attempts to strengthen the policy and individuals may continue to apply, currently, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals can no longer process new applications. For the time being, the policy mostly helps only those who were previously approved before the July 2021 ruling, as they may continue to renew their DACA status.

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Contact An Oakland DACA Lawyer

There are approximately 200,000 DREAMers in California and closer to a million in the entirety of the United States. These individuals may not have previously lived in America in a strictly “lawful” sense, but they personally committed no legal wrongdoing of their own accord. 

Those who meet the eligibility requirements should be allowed to live and prosper along with their friends and family in America. The DACA program is currently the best option for many such young people.

At the Landerholm Immigration, our attorneys can help you with all matters related to DACA, including applying and renewing. Call our Oakland office for an evaluation at (510) 491-0291 or contact us online.

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