DACA

DACA Resources

DACA Update as of July 6, 2022:
A court hearing on the DACA program was held on July 6, 2022, before The Fifth Court of Appeals. The start of these court proceedings is crucial as it will determine the course of DACA. It is important to highlight that no official decision has been made yet.

The June 2012 Memorandum that established the DACA policy was overturned on July 16,2021, by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas and DHS was permanently prohibited from administering the DACA program and from reimplementing DACA without compliance with the APA. The district court subsequently remanded the DACA policy to DHS for additional review. DHS is currently appealing the district court’s decision, is considering public comments received, and plans to issue a final rule.

Here are some key points and what to do next!
1. DACA is still limited to renewals only!
The courts have not made a decision. Don’t be a victim of fraud!
2. Renew your DACA.
We encourage you to renew your DACA if it expires within the next 180 days. 

View the Rule here:
https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=202204&RIN=1615-AC64
View Aliento’s update on DACA here:
https://www.alientoaz.org/daca-2

Resources for Renewals 

DACA Renewal Checklist

Use this checklist as you prepare to renew your DACA.

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DACA Renewal Steps

Our friends at United We Dream have outlined the steps necessary to submit a DACA Renewal. Check it out!

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NILC – DACA Renewal Calculator

This calculator by the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) can help you decide when to send your DACA Renewal. Check it out!

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DACA- Steps to Renew

Our friends at Immigrant Rising have made this guide on the steps to renew your DACA application. As of July 17, 2021 USCIS is not processing initial applications

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Financial Assistance for Renewals

Aliento – DACA Scholarship

Our friends at Aliento are providing scholarships for DACA applications. Check it out if you need $495 to renew your DACA.

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DACA Fee Assistance Program

MAF (Mission Asset Fund) stands in solidarity with all of the young immigrants who call America home. Dreamers are #HereToStay – and we’re here to ensure that the $495 filing fee isn’t a financial barrier for those looking to renew their DACA.

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More DACA resources

ILRC – DACA Update (July 17th)

July 17, 2021 DACA Updates The ILRC’s DACA Team has put together helpful information on the current status of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

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Recommended Immigration Attorneys

This is our list of trusted immigration attorneys. We highly recommend working with them. Please beware of notarios who say they can get you on a “list for DACA” or “for citizenship.” Unfortunately this is a common scam our community faces.

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Additional Recommended Immigration Lawyers

These lawyers are around the Phoenix Area

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Advanced Parole Overview

An overview on what Advanced Parole is with links to full guides.

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DACA Updates

July 16th, 2021 DACA Update – DHS No longer accepts New applicants; Renewals Only

USCIS and DHS updated their websites and released statements stating they will make changes to the DACA policy that was in effect prior to September 5, 2017. This includes:

  • “On July 16, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas held that the DACA policy “is illegal.” The Court granted summary judgment on plaintiffs’ Administrative Procedure Act (APA) claims; vacated the June 15, 2012 DACA memorandum issued by former Secretary of Homeland Security Napolitano; 
  • issued a permanent injunction prohibiting the government’s continued administration of DACA and the reimplementation of DACA without compliance with the APA.
  • Accepting applications for advance parole documents based on the terms of the DACA  will no longer be doable as policy changed dictation of meaning of new applicants
  • DHS will continue to accept the filing of both initial and renewal DACA requests, as well as accompanying requests for employment authorization. 
  • However, pursuant to the July 16, 2021 order from the Southern District of Texas, DHS is prohibited from granting initial DACA requests and accompanying requests for employment authorization. Also consistent with that order, DHS will continue to grant or deny renewal DACA requests, according to existing policy.

According to our friends at United We Dream, here are the top 5 things we should know about these changes:

Check out our resources at the top of the page for guidance on filling out your DACA Renewal as well as our Recommended Immigration Attorneys in Tucson AZ!

ScholarshipsA-Z recommends you consult with an immigration attorney before you decide to submit an initial application and have it reviewed before submitting.