Document checklist for Deferred Action application for DREAMers
On November 6, 2012, President Barack Obama got elected for a second Presidential term. This is good news for the DREAMers because their initial DACA applications will remain valid. If you have not applied yet, please read these requirements.
- Who were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012
- Came to the United States before reaching their 16th birthday
- Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time
- 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
- Entered without inspection before June 15, 2012, or your lawful immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012;
- 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
- 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. Individuals who have been convicted with drug possession or even a single DUI do not qualify for the deferred action program.
Documents Required in order to apply for the deferred action:
PROOF OF IDENTITY AND AGE:
You must prove your identity and age (including that you were under the age of 31 on 06/15/2012). You
should also collect all your identity documents.
- Birth Certificate (If it is in another language, must be translated and certified to English)
- Passport (Expired and current) and/or
- Matricula Consular (expired and current) or
- Any other official photo ID
PROOF OF ENTRY DATE:
You must prove that you arrived to the United States before the age of 16:
- I-94, Visa, or Border Crossing Card (if available), or
- School Records / School ID card, or
- Vaccination Records, or
- Medical Records, or
- Pay Stubs, or
- Rental Receipts, or
- Affidavit of witnesses present at the time of your entry (only those in legal status)
PROOF OF 5 YEARS CONTINUOUS RESIDENCE IN US AS TO 6/15/2012:
You must prove you have continuously resided in the United States at least from 06/15/2007 to present:
- Driver’s license or other government issued ID documents
- School ID card
- Certificates / Awards from school
- Tax returns, W
- 2s, pay stubs from June 2007 to June 2012
- Insurance (car / health / home)
- School Records (cumulative transcripts are helpful)
- Medical Records (including vaccination records)
- Church Records (including baptism, communion, or confirmation records)
- Community Service records (from youth groups i.e. Boys/Girls Scouts, or service organizations
i.e. Boys and Girls Club) - Sports Records i.e. Little League
- Bank account and/or credit card statements from June 2007 to June 2012
- House title or lease/rental agreement
- Utility bills (cable, gas, water, electricity, phone, etc.)
- Memberships (gym, blockbuster, Sam’s club, etc.)
- Birth certificates of children born in the US
- Names of witnesses who can provide affidavits to support your case
PROOF OF PRESENCE IN THE US ON 6/15/2012:
- Any receipts for purchases or ATM receipts made on June 15, 2012
- Paystub or official time card showing June 15, 2012
- Letter from employer(s) attesting to presence on June 15, 2012
- Letter from landlord(s) attesting to presence on June 15, 2012
- Date
- stamped photos taken within the U.S. in an identifiable place
- Letter from pastor/priest
- Letter from coach
PROOF OF EDUCATION OR MILITARY STATUS:
You must prove you are in school or have graduated from high school, have a GED, or have been honorably
discharged from the military.
- Proof of school enrollment (i.e. current transcript, proof of school registration) or,
- High school diploma
- GED certificate
- Military discharge documents
It is very important to contact us if any of these, apply to your situation:
- You have lawful entry documents (visa, I
- 94 card, border crossing card)
- You have been arrested or convicted for any reason
- Immigration applications filed with DHS (i.e. Family petition I
- 130)
- Removal proceedings documents from DHS and the Immigration Court
- Results of an FBI background check showing any stops at the border
- Voluntary Departure order
- Deportation order
- Other immigration documents
If you have left the United States since 06/14/2007:
- Travel documents
- Documents justifying or explaining your absence