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DACA

For DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) beneficiaries, the road to a secure future in the United States can be challenging. DACA provides vital protections, including deferred action, safeguarding against deportation, and granting work permits. However, to ensure these benefits continue, it's essential for DACA recipients to maintain their status through timely renewals.

Who Are Dreamers?

Dreamers are undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States as children. They often have spent the majority of their lives in the U.S. and identify as Americans. While there are an estimated 3.6 million Dreamers in the U.S., only approximately 653,000 currently enjoy DACA protection. This number represents just a fraction of the total Dreamer population, as DACA stopped accepting new applicants. The majority of Dreamers are currently unprotected, highlighting the urgent need for a permanent solution.

The Benefits of DACA Renewal

DACA recipients hail from nearly 150 different birth countries, with around 80% born in Mexico. They reside all over the United States. The average DACA recipient arrived in the U.S. at the age of 7, and many have lived in the country for more than 20 years. Importantly, DACA recipients are parents to over 250,000 U.S. citizen children.

Why DACA Renewals are Crucial

  • Avoiding Expired Status: DACA beneficiaries must not let their DACA status expire for more than a year. If your DACA status lapses for more than a year, your renewal application will be considered a new application. Currently, USCIS is not processing new DACA applications, making timely renewal critical.

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  • Continued Protections: DACA provides temporary but essential protections from deportation, allowing you to live and work in the United States without fear. Renewing your DACA ensures that you maintain these vital safeguards

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  • Work Authorization: DACA grants you the right to work legally in the U.S. Renewing your DACA means you can continue to pursue job opportunities, advance your career, and contribute to your community.

DACA Renewals

  • Maintaining your DACA status is crucial to continuing your legal presence in the United States and enjoying the benefits it provides, including the ability to work, study, and live without fear of deportation. Dreamers2gether offers expert assistance to ensure your DACA renewal is handled correctly and efficiently:

  • Filing Form I-821D: We will help you complete and submit the DACA renewal application to USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) on time, ensuring all necessary forms and supporting documents are included.

  • Eligibility Review: We will assess your eligibility for renewal and verify that you meet all the requirements, including continuous residence in the U.S.

  • Document Preparation: We help gather the required evidence to prove that you meet the renewal criteria, including proof of identity, residence, and compliance with DACA requirements.

  • Timely Filing: We make sure your renewal application is filed before your current DACA status expires to avoid gaps in your protection.

Lost or Stolen EAD Replacements

  • Maintaining your DACA status is crucial to continuing your legal presence in the United States and enjoying the benefits it provides, including the ability to work, study, and live without fear of deportation. Dreamers2gether offers expert assistance to ensure your DACA renewal is handled correctly and efficiently:

  • Filing Form I-821D: We will help you complete and submit the DACA renewal application to USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) on time, ensuring all necessary forms and supporting documents are included.

  • Eligibility Review: We will assess your eligibility for renewal and verify that you meet all the requirements, including continuous residence in the U.S.

  • Document Preparation: We help gather the required evidence to prove that you meet the renewal criteria, including proof of identity, residence, and compliance with DACA requirements.

  • Timely Filing: We make sure your renewal application is filed before your current DACA status expires to avoid gaps in your protection.

DACA general Consultations

  • If you’re unsure about your eligibility for DACA renewal or have questions about the process, Dreamers2gether offers personalized DACA Renewal Consultations to help clarify any doubts and provide expert advice. Our consultations include:

  • Eligibility Assessment: We evaluate your specific circumstances to ensure you qualify for DACA renewal, based on factors such as your age, continuous residence, and adherence to DACA requirements.

  • Review of Documentation: We help you gather the necessary documents to ensure that your renewal application is complete and accurate.

  • Explaining Potential Issues: If you have had any changes in your situation (such as criminal history or gaps in continuous residence), we will discuss how this may affect your renewal and provide guidance on how to proceed.

  • Updates on DACA Changes: We will keep you informed of any changes in the DACA program or policy that may impact your renewal or eligibility.

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