Are there any special provisions for a child to receive a work permit if they are in removal proceedings?

In Kansas, any child in removal proceedings may apply for a work permit. This process is called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). DACA is an immigration policy that allows children who were brought to the United States illegally to apply for temporary work authorization. DACA is a discretionary grant of deferred action, meaning it is not a permanent form of immigration status. However, it does allow the individual to work lawfully in the United States for a limited period of time. In order to apply for DACA, the applicant must meet certain requirements. These include being under the age of 31 on June 15, 2012, having arrived in the United States before the age of 16, and being continuously present in the United States since June 15, 2007. The applicant must also be either in school, have graduated high school, have been honorably discharged from the military, or have been previously granted DACA. Once eligibility is established, the applicant must submit an application for deferred action along with certain supporting documents. These documents include proof of identity and various other documents to establish continued presence in the United States. Once the application is approved, the applicant will be granted a work permit valid for two years. It is important to note, however, that DACA does not provide a pathway to citizenship or permanent legal status.

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