DACA : The Chander Law Firm Begins Accepting Deferred Action Cases

By: The Chander Law Firm, P.C.

DALLAS, TEXAS - Following the confirmed reelection of President Barack Obama, The Chander Law Firm announced that it will begin accepting clients seeking representation in Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) cases.  The Chander Law Firm previously refused acceptance of DACA cases in part due to the uncertainty created by the United States Presidential elections.  Former Presidential candidate Mitt Romney expressly stated that he would not continue the program if he were elected and would not grant any further DACA benefits after the date of his inauguration.  The DACA program presented a liability to potential applicants and their families in the event Mitt Romney was elected President.

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA is an administrative program created by President Barack Obama allowing certain individuals who came to the United States as children reprieve from adverse immigration action, like deportation, for a period of two years.  The program is meant as a stopgap measure until immigration reform legislation can be enacted. 

 

Applicants for DACA must meet several key guidelines:

 

1. Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012;
2. Came to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday;
3. Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time;
4. 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;
5. Entered without inspection before June 15, 2012, or your lawful immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012;
6. 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
7. 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.

Applicants must also be at least 15 years or older to request deferred action, unless currently in removal proceedings or have a final removal or voluntary departure order.  Those approved for DACA would be granted reprieve from negative immigration action for a period of two years and would receive employment authorization.

 The Chander Law Firm will be organizing seminars throughout the state of Texas to educate young people about the benefits of seeking DACA.  Seminars may be organized in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metropolitan area, Amarillo and Texas Panhandle, and Corpus Christi and South Texas.  Groups interested organizing a seminar may contact the firm directly.

Related Links

Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process

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