Nowy Program Prezydenta Obamy – Szansą dla Nieudokumentowanych Imigrantów

 Program DAP –  obejmuje osoby które:

1.  Są rodzicami dziecka które jest obywatelem lub rezydentem Stanów Zjednoczonych
2. Zamieszkiwały w Stanach Zjednoczonych przynajmniej od pierwszego stycznia 2010 roku 
3. Przebywały na teranie Stanów Zjednoczonych dwudziestego listopada 2014 roku  i podczas składania aplikacji
4.  Nie posiadają uregulowanego statusu pobytu w USA
5. Nie posiadają poważnych problemów kryminalnych lub emigracyjnych
6. Osoba starająca się o DAP będzie musiała uiścić opłatę w wysokości $465.00

 Program ten pozwala kwalifikującym się osobom na otrzymanie tzw. „statusu” ochronnego i pozwolenia na pracę na okres trzech lat.  

10 Things You Should Know About Obama’s Executive Action on Immigration

1. Deferred Action for Parents (DAP) program will allow parents of US Citizens and/or permanent residents (regardless of their age) who have been present in the US for at least five years to apply for work permits  (valid for 3 years)
2. The age limitation on DACA will be removed and the work permits will be valid for 3 instead of 2 years
3. The filing fee for both DACA and DAP will be $465.00
4. The  USCIS is expected to start receiving applications for DAP program on or about  May 19, 2015
5. Adjustment of status for employment based immigrants  will be streamlined to eliminating backlogs
6. Business immigration regulations will be modified to help U.S. businesses to hire and retain highly skilled foreign- born workers and expend opportunities for foreign students
7. Deportation prerogatives will be modified to: suspected terrorists, convicted felons, gang members, persons apprehended at the border, persons with prior criminal history or recent history of immigration law violations
8.  I-601A waiver for unlawful presence will also cover spouses and children of legal permanent residents
9. Secure Communities will be replaced by Priority Enforcement Program
10.   Parole in place will be expended to include families of individuals  trying to enlist in the US armed forces

Can a DACA Beneficiary Travel Abroad?

One of the many advantages of DACA is that a recipient is entitled to seek a permit to travel abroad under certain circumstances.   The DACA recipient can apply for an advance parole - a document allowing the CBP to parole an individual back into the US.   The advance parole is awarded, however, for narrowly defined humanitarian, employment, and educational purposes only such as for example: attending a funeral of a family member, visiting a sick relative, studying abroad, attending employment related client meetings or trainings.   It is important to note that travel on vacation is not a valid purpose for advance parole.

An applicant wishing to apply for advance parole needs to submit an appropriate form along with a filing fee of $360.00 as well as documentation of the purpose behind the trip.

A DACA recipient wishing to travel needs to understand that advanced parole does not guarantee entry into the US.  

The DACA recipients  who :

1.       Have prior removal orders on their record

2.       Accrued unlawful presence prior to qualifying for DACA (received DACA after turning 18)

should consult services of an experienced attorney to  minimize the risks stemming from the contemplated departure. 

Don't Chase Your Dreams... Catch Them - Renew your DACA in Timely Fashion!

•  New Form I-821D
• on June 5, 2014, USCIS issued a revised Form  I-821D which must be used for both initial DACA requests as well as renewals 
• for more information see: http://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/consideration-deferred-action-childhood-arrivals-daca

• Apply in Timely Fashion
• Renewal must be requested or an applicant can lose DACA eligibility
• Renewal should be requested in ample time to ensure that no adverse circumstances will be suffered, filing for renewal between 150 and  120 days before the expiration is recommended 

• Enclose the Correct Fee
• the renewal fee is $460.00 dollars
• Enclose Required Evidence 
• Do not resubmit any documents that have been previously submitted
• Enclose evidence of:
•  known criminal activity
•  travel since last DACA request
• removal hearings
• Ensure Continued Eligibility  for DACA
• seek legal advise if you have:
•  departed from US after the original DACA grant
•  have not been residing in the US since you received DACA 
• have any new criminal convictions 
• have dropped out of the education program that you have been previously enrolled in
• Applicants with "Expired" DACA
• you can file for renewal withing one year of your old DACA expiration date
•  after one year of a lapse, you must file a new application 
• Fee Waivers
• Fee waivers are eligible in limited circumstances, for example, if an applicant incurred $10,000 in major medical expenses
• Consider the Need to Register Selective Service

How to File DACA Rewal Request

An applicant who was granted DACA and who continues to meet the eligibility guidelines may file a DACA renewal request.   DACA beneficiary may apply for a renewal 120 days before the expiration of her or his current employment authorization card or DACA.  The same type of forms will be used to request the renewal; updated forms should be released by the USCIS in the near future.   The fee remains the same; the applicant needs to submit $465.00.