DAPA for Parents
DAPA FOR PARENTS
Finally on November 20, 2014, President Barack Obama announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would not deport certain undocumented parents of U.S. citizens and parents of lawful permanent residents (LPRs). Under a directive from the secretary of DHS, these parents and youth may be granted a type of temporary permission to stay in the U.S. called “deferred action.” These programs are expected to help up to 4.4 million people, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Currently, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is not accepting applications for the Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) program. It is expected that the application process for the DAPA will initiate by end of February 2015.
ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible for deferred action under DAPA, one must:
Currently, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is not accepting applications for the Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) program. It is expected that the application process for the DAPA will initiate by end of February 2015.
ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible for deferred action under DAPA, one must:
- Be the parent of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
- Have continuously lived in the U.S. since January 1, 2010.
- Have been present in the U.S. on November 20, 2014. It’s also likely that you will need to be present in the U.S. every day from November 20 1014 until you apply for DAPA.
- Currently do not have a lawful immigration status.
- Have not been convicted of certain criminal offenses, including any felonies and some misdemeanors.
- Pass the background check.
This benefit will also be extended to those who are under deportation orders.
If you think you qualify for DAPA please contact our office by calling 813-597-8088 or 407-499-4786 or email us at info@greencardus.net
We represent clients across U.S.
If you think you qualify for DAPA please contact our office by calling 813-597-8088 or 407-499-4786 or email us at info@greencardus.net
We represent clients across U.S.
