The DACA Renewal form & FAQs will be released today (6/5/14)! Join United We Dream’s live DACA Renewal broadcast this Friday to find out what you need to do next and when to do it! –> http://dacarenewal.org/ DON’T FORGET TO SHARE… Read More ›
DACA
“Traveling Abroad with Advance Parole: A Guide for DACA Beneficiaries”
Have you been approved for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and want to travel abroad? You have to apply for Advance Parole first. I highly recommend reading Educators For Fair Consideration (E4FC)’s newly released guide with a lot of… Read More ›
Update for DACA Renewals April 9, 2014 from USCIS
Today, April 9th of 2014, USCIS published updates regarding renewal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) applications for those of us (the majority of applicants) who applied through USCIS. Read more at the USCIS official site: www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/consideration-deferred-action-childhood-arrivals-process Key points to note:… Read More ›
Immigrant Justice Corps-Community Fellowship applications available!
Community Fellowships are available to students who are completing their undergraduate degrees in the 2013-2014 academic year. They will be placed in community-based host organizations, which will be selected to participate in the IJC on the basis of competitive RFPs…. Read More ›
Recently released research about undocu/DACAmented youth
This week there have been 3 important research reports that were released regarding undocu/DACAmented youth. If you are someone who is undocumented or an ally, make sure to check out these important findings focusing on DACA and access to health… Read More ›
Renewing your DACA
DACA renewal forms are not ready yet. The US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is working on changes to the forms and has not announced how to renew DACA. Here is what you can do while you wait: 1. Save… Read More ›
Scholarship America Dream Award now accepting DACAmented applicants
If you are an undocumented college student and have received your DACA, make sure to check out the Scholarship America Dream Award for an opportunity to receive a $5 – $15K scholarship. To apply and for more info: http://www.scholarshipamerica.org/dream_criteria.php?utm_campaign=katie-show-and-dream-award&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=10728626&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8avdQLmBuRI9XcEJ75l3sX9fuzE4ZJXeB3krvG45aUZy4hdrv7595QRRtouef6TGXxUOeoDdCEZgP_humygD8u_hByGw&_hsmi=10728626 To qualify,… Read More ›
DACA FAQ’s
1) Can I apply for DACA even though I’m still in high school/haven’t graduated yet? Yes. One of the requirements for DACA is to be currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have… Read More ›
My experience applying for DACA
By CAROLINA June 5, 2012- Undocumented activists stage a sit-in at President Barack Obama’s campaign office in Denver, CO. This sit-in was part of several other actions where undocumented youth organized themselves across the nation to escalate the efforts of urging… Read More ›
Process of applying for DACA
Since August 15th of 2012, eligible undocumented youth in the U.S. have been able to apply for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). For more information about DACA, requirements, application, and updates, check out our post: “Deferred action for eligible… Read More ›
DACA application is out- what should I do next?
Yesterday, August 14th of 2012, USCIS released the application for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. And today, USCIS began accepting applications. Of course, you want to turn in the application as soon as possible, but there’s no deadline as… Read More ›
Updates on DACA
Today, USCIS provided further information about the deferred action application for eligible undocumented youth in a call held with stakeholders. The updates include information about the total application cost, what is considered a significant misdemeanor, and traveling abroad for DACA… Read More ›