How can I apply for a Deferred Action?
Deferred action is a form of protection from deportation for certain individuals who are not legal residents of the United States. In order to apply for deferred action in the state of Florida, you must meet several criteria: 1. You must have either been born on or before June 15, 1981, or entered the United States before you were 16 years old. 2. You must have continuously resided in the United States from June 5, 2007, to the present. 3. You must have been present in the United States for at least five years preceding the date of your application. 4. You must have no lawful status on the date you submit your application. 5. You must be either in school, graduated from high school or obtained a GED in the United States, or have been honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces or Coast Guard. 6. You must not have been convicted of a felony, a significant misdemeanor, or three other misdemeanors, and you must not pose a threat to national security or public safety. In order to apply for deferred action, you must fill out the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals request form, which can be found on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website. You must also submit evidence of your identity, immigration status, and relationship to any dependents. Additionally, you must submit a $495 application fee. Once the USCIS reviews your application, it will determine whether or not you are eligible for deferred action.
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