Deferred Action

Undocumented individuals who entered the United States when they were young face many challenges in the United States. They could have spent almost their entire life in the United States but they do not have the same privileges a United States citizen or legal permanent resident. They live in constant fear of attending high school and going to college because there is a chance of deportation. These people are also unable to work to support themselves or their families because they do not have employment authorization. The challenges do not end there, many young undocumented individuals do not get in-state tuition and are unable to apply for a driver's license. 

Recently, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced that certain people who came to the United States as children and meet certain criteria may request consideration for deferred action for a period of two years, and would then be eligible for work authorization. Deferred action is a discretionary determination to defer removal as an act of prosecutorial discretion. Deferred action does not provide an individual with lawful status.

There  are criteria to determine your eligibility for deferred action. Please contact The Marc Lopez Law Office and schedule an appointment, so we can discuss if you meet the criteria for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.