jeudi 30 janvier 2014

The Truth About DACA And The Dreamers Act

By Serena Price


DACA became a law on 15th of June, 2012, after the Dreamers Act was passed. The full meaning of the acronym is deferred action for childhood arrivals. The law affects millions of illegal aliens who live in the United States. While some people did not welcome the decision to defer action on some illegal immigrants, there are many people who thought it was a wise decision to delay deportation of individuals who are engaged in constructive activities in the U. S.

Some people assume that the Dreamers Act applies to all illegal immigrants. The truth is that only a few of them qualify. This is because there are very many conditions and requirements that applicants must satisfy. For instance, applicants must have arrived in the U. S before they marked their 16th birthday. Furthermore, the date of entry must have been before the law was passed.

Many people do not have a clear understanding of what DACA really is. There are those who think that it's some form of temporary permit that leads to permanent residency. Others think that it is a pathway to citizenship. Well, the truth is that DACA is neither of these. It is simply deferral of removal action. In other words, the illegal immigrant must be removed, but there is no hurry to deport him or her.

For an application for deferred action to be approved, the applicant must prove that he or she was continuously present in the United States for the 24 months leading up to the enactment of the Dreamers Act. On June 15, 2012, applicants must have been less than 31 years old in order to qualify. They must have also been minors during entry for them to qualify.

This law was formulated and enacted with public interest in mind. Therefore, anyone who poses any threat to public safety does not qualify for deferred action. For instance, any person who has a criminal history does not qualify for deferral of removal action. A criminal background check must be done when applications are being processed.

When debating whether or not to pass the Dreamers Act, lawmakers appreciated the fact that there are many people who may have entered the country illegally while still in their childhood, but have since done a lot to pursue the American dream. According to the lawmakers, these individuals should not be punished for pursuing their dreams.

For an application to be approved, the applicant must provide the relevant federal agency with some important documents. This includes proof of identity, nationality, date of entry into the U. S, continuous presence in the country, school transcripts and a street address. Applicants must be ready to provide any other key piece of evidence that may be required by the government.

Deferred action through DACA can only be granted for two years. When this period lapses, the applicant can decide to seek extension, get a study or work visa, or go back to their home country. An immigration attorney can give applicants the information and guidance needed to get an application for deferred action approved.




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