Great news for those who will be applying for the new expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program! Applications for a three-year deferral of deportation and a three-year work permit will be accepted starting on February 18, 2015.

To be eligible for the new DACA program you must the following criteria:

• Have entered the United States before the age of 16;
• Have lived in the United States continuously since at least January 1, 2010 (rather than the prior requirement of June 15, 2007);
• Are currently in school, have graduated from high school or obtained a GED, or have been honorably discharged from the U.S. military; and
• Have not been convicted of a felony offense, a significant misdemeanor offense, or multiple misdemeanor offenses.

You can schedule a consultation to start your DACA application today by calling our office at 303.407.4100.

For parents of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, an application for deferred action will be available in mid-to-late May 2015. We will send an email when we learn the official application date.

If you know family or friends who may benefit from the President’s plan, please share our information with them. The attorneys at Stern & Curray will continue to update our blog and our Facebook page with any changes.