Today, the Supreme Court issued a DACA decision, ruling in favor of hundreds of thousands of DACA recipients and their families.
Learn about what it means by reading the key points below:
- The Court says that the Trump administration’s termination of DACA is reviewable.
- DHS’s rescission of DACA was done improperly and in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act.
- As a result, the DHS’s termination is remanded to the Agency.
- THEREFORE – the Supreme Court says that 2012 DACA is BACK IN EFFECT.
You can learn more about DACA guidelines by visiting the following link: https://bit.ly/2YKLRv7
Today’s decision is definitely a reason to celebrate for those who rely on the protection of DACA, but as the Supreme Court said today, it is up to Congress to provide a long-term solution for all Dreamers in the United States.
You may request DACA if you:
- Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012;
- Came to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday;
- Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time;
- 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;
- Had no lawful status on June 15, 2012;
- 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
- Have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, or three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.
To learn more about if you qualify, or to apply for DACA contact us today!
