Deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) is a legal process that can help qualifying U.S. residents who are in the country illegally avoid deportation and removal actions. Once DACA is approved, successful applicants will get work permits and become eligible for travel permits.

To qualify, you must:

• Be under 31 years old as of June 15, 2012
• Have arrived in the United States before you turned 15 years of age
• Have arrived in the United States before June 15, 2007
• Have graduated from high school in the United States or be a current high school student in the U.S.

If you qualify, the deportation and removal process will be deferred. During that time, we can help you obtain a two-year work permit to stay in the country. This can be an important step in becoming a green card holder and the citizenship process.

It is important to note that criminal charges — misdemeanors and felonies — can impact a DACA application. If you have any criminal record, talk with an immigration lawyer before filling out your DACA application.

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