Can a child apply for a deferred action?
Yes, a child in California can apply for deferred action. Deferred action is a form of prosecutorial discretion that can allow a person to remain in the United States for a certain period of time. The deferred action may be granted for a variety of reasons, including the fact that a person’s removal from the United States may cause extreme hardship to themselves or a family member. It does not provide a pathway to permanent residence or U.S. citizenship, but it does offer temporary protection from deportation and the ability to apply for work authorization. This form of immigration relief is open to children as well, regardless of their immigration status. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has a program specifically for children called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). This program provides temporary immigration status and work authorization to those who meet certain criteria, such as being under the age of 31 on June 15, 2012, having arrived in the U.S. before the age of 16, and having continuously lived in the U.S. since June 15, 2007. To apply for DACA, children in California must meet the DACA eligibility criteria and submit an application along with proof of identity and residence. The application forms, instructions, and fee information are available on the USCIS website. Documents such as birth certificates, bank statements, rental agreements, school records, and employment information can also help build a compelling case for deferred action.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.La Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA, por sus siglas en inglés) es un programa que ofrece a los solicitantes inmigratorios jóvenes, mejor conocidos como "Dreamers", una opción temporal para evitar la deportación. Esto les permite obtener un estatus migratorio temporal para trabajar y vivir en los Estados Unidos. Los niños tienen la opción de aplicar para DACA en California si reúnen los requisitos de elegibilidad. Algunos de los requisitos son haber llegado a los Estados Unidos antes de los 16 años de edad; haber vivido continuamente en el país desde el 15 de junio de 2007 hasta el presente; haberse graduado de la secundaria, haber estudiado actualmente en una universidad acreditada, haber obtenido un título universitario o haber prestado servicios militares; y no tener un registro criminal. Por lo tanto, la respuesta a esta pregunta es sí, un niño puede aplicar para una Acción Diferida en California. Sin embargo, es importante tener en cuenta que no todos los solicitantes califican y que el proceso de aplicación es complicado. Si tiene alguna duda acerca de la elegibilidad o el proceso de solicitud, se recomienda consultar con un abogado especializado en leyes de inmigración para obtener asesoría.
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