DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA)
AKA
DREAM ACT 101José Angel Gutiérrez, PhD, JD
NOT A SOLICITATION FOR LEGAL SERVICES CONTRACT
DIANA FLORES, DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT TRUSTEE, 1996- “NON-RESIDENT
WILL PAY RESIDENT TUITION.” (CA. PASSES SAME ON 6/15/12)
RICK NORIEGA, TEXAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE (D-HOUSTON), 1999- “NON-RESIDENTS WILL PAY IN-
STATE RESIDENT TUTITION.”
LA HISTORIA: DREAM ACT 1996-2012
LUIS GUTIERREZ, U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, 2001 (D-IL) DREAM ACT ( Developmental, Relief, and Education
for Alien Minors Act). [Failed.]
ORIN HATCH (R-UT) AND RICHARD DURBIN (D-IL), US SENATORS, 2009, 2010, 2011. DREAM ACT. HOUSE
YES, SENATE NO!
LA HISTORIA: DREAM ACT 1996-2012 (II)
PRES. BARACK OBAMA, ORDERS HOMELAND SECURITY ON 6/15/12 TO DEFER DETENTION,
ARREST, AND DEPORTATION OF CHILDREN ARRIVALS OF IMMIGRANTS, EFFECTIVE IN 60 DAYS
(AUGUST 15th,2012), IF THEY APPLY SUCCESSFULLY.
LA HISTORIA: DREAM ACT 1996-2012 (III)
WILL PERMIT MINORS TO REMAIN IN USA IF:ARRIVAL BEFORE AGE 16 UNDER 31 YEARS OF AGE
POSSIBILITY TO WORK WITH LAWFUL AUTHORIZATION (PROVE ECONOMIC NECESSITY)
OPPORTUNITY FOR 2 YRS. RENEWAL POSSIBLE, BOTH DACA AND EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION.
CONTENT OF DACA, CRITERIA
POSSIBLE TO STOP REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS. CALL 1-855-448-6903 (24/7) or 1-888-351-4024 (9A-5PM, M
TO F) ICE [email protected]).
BIOMETRICS (FINGERPRINTS) AND BIOGRAHIC INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED (NO CRIMINAL HISTORY-
ADULT OR JUVENILE; NO GANG AFFILIATION, NO THREAT OR SECURITY PROBLEM).
CONTENT OF DACA, CRITERIA (II)
MUST HAVE BEEN IN USA FOR 5 YRS. PRIOR TO 6/15/2012 (as of 6/14/2007). FEW EXCEPTIONS-
FUNERAL, HEALTH, HUMANITARIAN-BEST NOT GO ANYWHERE ANYTIME.
IN HIGH SCHOOL, HS DIPLOMA OR GED, MILITARY
(HONORABLE DISCHARGE).
YOU LIE, GO TO JAIL, BE DEPORTED, BARRED IN FUTURE.
CONTENT OF DACA, CRITERIA (III)
CRITERIO BÁSICO
MENOR DE 31 AÑOS Y DE BUEN CARÁCTER MORAL.
LLEGÓ DE MENOR (<16) ANTES DE 6/14/2007.5 AÑOS DE RESIDENCIA EN USA.
GRADUADO DE SECUNDARIA/GEDO SERVICIO MILITAR-HONORABLE.
PROCESO Y APLICACCIÓN PUEDE TARDAR MÁS DE 60 DÍAS DESPUÉS DEL 8/15/12.
DANGERS / WARNINGS
IF YOU LIE, YOU WILL BE PROSECUTED.
IF YOU FAIL TO DOCUMENT, YOU WILL BE DENIED AND THEN PROSECUTED.
IF CHANGE IN POLICY OCCURS, YOU HAVE PLACED YOURSELF AND FAMILY IN JEOPARDY/HARMS WAY.
AL APLICAR DARÁ INFORMACIÓN PERSONAL/FAMILIAR: FALSA O INCORRECTA PUEDE SER
DEPORTADO, TODOS.
AL SER RECHAZADO PUEDE SER DEPORTADO.
SI PIERDE ELECCIÓN PRES. OBAMA NUEVO PROCURADOR NO TIENE QUE RESPETAR PROCESO?
PELIGROS SI NO TIENE ÉXITO
AGOSTO 15, 2012 first opportunity to file.
DO NOT USE NOTARY.
DO NOT PAY EXHORBITANT FEES.
NO ATTORNEY NECESSARY; PROCESS IS CLEAR.
DOCUMENT LIST PRECISE. WAIT TO TURN 15, NO DEADLINE AS OF NOW.
IMPORTANT!!!
2ND HALF OF LETTER
I-821 D (APPLICATION)I-765 (WORK AUTHORIZATION)
FEE: $465
PLUS FINGER PRINT FEE.PLUS “NO CRIMINAL HISTORY” BIOGRAHIC FEE.
PLUS ATTORNEY FEE IF HIRED (NOT NECESSARY).NOTHING NOTARIZED. NO AFFIDAVITS. NOT NECESSARY.
DACA FORMS AND FEES-8/15/12
FORMS CAN BE DOWNLOADED:
www.uscis.gov/childhoonarrivals/ or CALL
1-800-375-5283 (USCIS)1-855-448-6903 (SUPPORT CTR.)
1-888-351-4024 (ICE-PUBLIC ADVOCATE)
DACA FORMS AND FEES-8/15/12 (II)
1.2 MILLION DEPORTED LAST 3 YRS, MOSTLY LATINOS.
1.2 MILLION ELIGIBLE FOR DACA.500,000 children reaching 15 yrs. soon.460,000 eligible now live in NY, FLA, CA,
and about 88,000 of them are in TX.
IMMEDIATE PAST HISTORY
DACA IS NOT:A PATH TO CITIZENSHIP.LEGAL STATUS.
DACA CAN BE:A POSSIBLE WORK AUTHORIZATION.A DEFERRED PROSECUTION FOR ILLEGAL ENTRY.
NO APPEAL IF DENIED, DEPORTATION CLEARLY POSSIBLE.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
DIFFERENT WAYS AND MEANS TO PROVE CRITERIA.NO AFFIDAVITS OR CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE.
Example of “currently in school…”: be in school on date of application; certificate of attendance;
grades/report card; counseling report; awards/activities; school can be private/public, career
training, job training, GED, programs with federal or state funding/grants, community college.
APPLICATION AND POST-PROCESS
ONLY APPLICANT IS COVERED BY DACA.
RECEIPT SENT UPON APPLICATION ARRIVAL.NO LESS THAN 60 DAYS FOR REVIEW AND
DETERMINATION.
MUST NOT MISS ANY APPOINTMENT. IN-STATE TUITION ONLY IN STATES PERMITTING.
APPLICATION AND POST-PROCESS (II)
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