Dreamers (DACA)

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Dreamers (DACA) Attorney In Montebello, California

What Is DACA?

Living in California and entered the U.S. unlawfully before your 16th birthday? You may be a candidate for deferred action under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Act, contingent on the ruling made by a federal court on July 16, 2021 that paused the program being overturned by a superior court. Prior to this date, the law offered a reprieve from removal (deportation) actions for a determined period. Bear in mind, deferred action does not make you eligible for a green card, but allows you the right to stay, work, and study in the U.S. legally. Keep your spirits high; there could be alternatives to DACA. A significant percentage of DACA applicants qualify for statuses that offer more lasting benefits. To uncover all that you may qualify for, consult with Ruben Espinoza, a dedicated Immigration law attorney in California. Only a certified lawyer like Ruben can assess your unique scenario and navigate the intricate U.S. immigration system on your path forward.

Contact Espinoza Law Group to schedule a consultation with a lawyer today. 213-510-1624

If the July 16 Ruling Is Struck Down, Do I Qualify for DACA Benefits?

Understanding the intricate requirements for DACA recipients can be complex. Besides being in the U.S. before your 16th birthday, you need to have landed in the U.S. on or prior to June 15, 2007, have lived in the country without interruption since then, and have been under 31 years of age on June 15, 2012, without any lawful status at that point. 



Further stipulations include being in school, having achieved a GED, graduation or a high school completion certificate, or having been honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces or Coast Guard. It is crucial that you have a clean record, meaning no convictions of a felony, serious misdemeanors, or three or more minor misdemeanors, and you should not pose any safety or national security risk.

Regardless of the July 16, 2021 ruling's ultimate impact, there may be other legal pathways that could yield better results. Schedule a consultative meeting with Ruben Espinoza, a devoted Immigration law attorney in California, to explore what potential avenues you might have.

What Are the Alternatives?

Don't let legal obstacles get you down. Consult with Ruben Espinoza, a seasoned immigration law attorney in California, to discover what benefits you might be eligible for. Here are some possible scenarios. 


If you are one of the Dreamers with current DACA status and obtain advance parole, you are entitled to travel and then gain lawful admission to the U.S. Once you have done this, if you are married to a United States citizen or have a child over 21, you can apply for lawful permanent status – a green card while you’re in the U.S. 

Similarly, if you are a DACA holder and entered the U.S. lawfully before marrying a United States citizen, you may qualify to apply for a green card. Even if you entered the U.S. unlawfully, there’s still a possibility for a positive outcome. If you married a U.S. citizen, you can apply for a provisional waiver. If the USCIS approves your application, you can travel and apply for (and receive) a green card from a U.S. consulate abroad, provided you meet the required criteria. 



With constant changes in immigration laws, it's important to consult with Ruben Espinoza to navigate the possibilities that you might qualify for.

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