Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
DACA is a policy that allows certain individuals who meet program requirements to get request a grant of deferred action. Individuals who are granted DACA are able to renew their grant and are eligible for work authorization.
| I... | who to submit a request to review my case | where can i get more information |
|---|---|---|
| ...am a subject to a final order of removal. | U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) when the application period opens | USCIS website at: www.uscis.gov Beginning June 18: USCIS hotline at 1-800-375-5283 (8am - 8pm, English & Spanish) |
| ...have a case pending before the Executive Office for Immigration Review or a federal court. | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when the process for accepting requests is announced | ICE website at: www.ice.gov Beginning June 18: ICE hotline at 1-888-351-4024 (9am - 5pm, English & Spanish) |
| ...have never been apprehended or placed into removal proceedings. | U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) when the application period opens | USCIS website at: www.uscis.gov Beginning June 18: USCIS hotline at 1-800-375-5283 (8am - 8pm, English & Spanish) |
Information taken from U.S. Department of Homeland Security Website.