DACA Attorneys Indianapolis

Under DACA, the administration pledged to exercise prosecutorial discretion by stopping any deportation cases involving young people who:

• Were under age 31 as of that date
• Arrived in the United States before age 16
• Had continuously lived in the United States for five years or more as of June 15, 2012
• Arrived without proper immigration documentation or whose lawful status had expired as of June 15, 2012
• Are in school, graduated from a U.S. educational institution, or served in a branch of the U.S. military

The executive branch of the United States has clarified that DACA is not the Dream Act (which has not become law yet, although there are some similarities), is not amnesty, is not a path to citizenship, will not be used as a way to track or detain unlawful immigrants, and allows for work permits that can be renewed every two years.

No one can predict whether DACA will continue. At present, however, it offers hope and relief to many young immigrants. Some of them never knew they did not have legal immigration status until they turned 18, applied for college, or tried to get driver’s licenses. DACA gives them the opportunity to focus on education and employment without fear of deportation. Thousands of young people taking advantage of DACA have received their two-year work authorization already. From law offices in Indianapolis, our attorneys can help young people verify eligibility. We can help you gather and prepare to present proof that you were in the United States in time and otherwise qualify for deferred action status.

Contact us at 463-207-9900 to schedule a consultation with a DACA attorney in our Indianapolis office. We accept credit cards and offer in-person, video and telephonic appointments. We accommodate clients who speak many languages. Hablamos español.