Dream Act Lawyer
Austin Immigration Lawyer
The Dream Act is now offered to as a deferred action for children of undocumented workers. If you would like to take action before this new policy is changed, call Sablatura Williams PLLC now and we can walk you through the process. Read below to determine you eligibility or watch this video from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS).
What Is Deferred Action?
Deferred Action is a new policy by the Department of Homeland Security to allow certain people who did not intentionally violate immigration law to continue to live and work in the United States. This new rule allows for undocumented children brought into the United States, provided that they meet the following criteria, to receive the benefit of staying in the United States and obtaining work authorization.
Who Is Eligible For Deferred Action?
In order to be eligible for Deferred Action you must:
- 1. Have entered the United States when you were younger than 16 years of age;
- 2. Have been in the United States for five years prior to June 15, 2012;
- 3. Be between 15 years and 30 years of age;
- 4. Have either graduated from a high school, are enrolled in school or are a veteran of the United States military;
- 5. Have committed no felonies or other serious crimes.
What Are The Required Documents For Filing Deferred Action?
When you file for Deferred Action you will need to provide documentation that proves that you meet the above requirements. Such evidence could include financial, medical, school, employment, or military records. This evidence must be compelling and demonstrate that you clearly meet the above requirements. Our law firm will help you gather and assemble this evidence so that you may experience the American Dream.
What Happens after Deferred Action is granted?
You will be exempted from removal or deportation from the United States for two years, subject to further law. During this period of time, you will be able to work provided that you obtain work authorization. It is our opinion that, while this deferred action does not pave a pathway to permanent residency, most likely there will be updates to the new policies which will allow for you to stay within the United States with the same or similar benefits of a lawful permanent resident.
If you believe you meet the above requirements, call Sablatura Williams PLLC today to being the process!