USCIS Announces DACA Renewal Process Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson announced the process for individuals to renew enrollment in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted to the Federal Register an updated form to allow individuals previously enrolled in DACA, to renew their deferral for a period of two years. Effective today, USCIS will begin accepting renewal requests. Please also note that USCIS will also continue to accept requests for DACA from individuals who have not previously sought to access the program. Individuals may request DACA renewal if they continue to meet the initial criteria and these additional guidelines: 1) Did not depart the United States on or after Aug. 15, 2012, without advance parole; 2) Have continuously resided in the United States since they submitted their most recent DACA request that was approved; and 3) Have not been convicted of a felony, a significant misdemeanor or three or more misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety. When to apply for DACA renewal The first DACA approvals will begin to expire in September 2014. Therefore, to avoid a gap in the period of deferral and employment authorization, individuals must file renewal requests before the expiration of their current period of DACA. It is also encourage to do so to avoid any unlawful presence period. USCIS has encouraged applicants to submit their renewal request approximately 120 days (four months) before their current period of deferred action expires. If applicant does it more than 150 days (five months) before the DACA expires, they might reject and tell you to refile closer to the expiration date. For assistance in renewing the DACA approval, contact our office at 213-327-0455 or via gitakapurlaw
Posted on: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 21:45:07 +0000
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