Overview
DACA provides certain individuals who came to the United States as children with temporary protection from removal and, in many cases, eligibility for work authorization. It does not grant lawful status or a path to a green card by itself, but it has allowed many young people to work and study more securely.
Key points
Eligibility has historically depended on factors such as arrival before a certain age, continuous residence, education or military service, and the absence of disqualifying criminal history. Because of litigation, the rules around initial requests, renewals, and benefits have changed over time and continue to evolve.
How Do Law can help
We assess eligibility under the current rules, prepare initial or renewal requests where available, and — importantly — help DACA recipients explore whether other, more permanent immigration options may be open to them.