How do I determine if I am eligible for deferred action?

To determine if you are eligible for deferred action in Washington, you need to understand what it is, what the requirements are, and how to apply. Deferred action is a temporary relief from deportation that an immigrant may be eligible for if they meet certain criteria. It does not provide a legal status and must be renewed every two years. To be eligible for deferred action, you must meet the following requirements: 1. You must be under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012. 2. You must have arrived in the U.S. before you turned 16 years old. 3. You must have been present in the U.S. on June 15, 2012, and continuously since then. 4. You must be currently enrolled in school, hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent, or have been honorably discharged from the military. 5. You must not have been convicted of a felony, a significant misdemeanor, or have three other misdemeanors on your record. If you meet these criteria, you can apply to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) for deferred action. To do so, you will need to fill out and submit Form I-821D, Application for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Additionally, you will need to provide certain documents as proof of your eligibility. These documents include proof of your identity, a copy of your birth certificate, evidence of your current immigration status, and proof of your continuous presence in the U.S. since June 15, 2012. Once your application is received, USCIS will review it and decide if you are eligible for deferred action. If your application is approved, you will receive a two-year period of deferred action and will be eligible to apply for work authorization.

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Para determinar si es elegible para la Acción Diferida, debe verificar si reúne los criterios de elegibilidad del gobierno de EE. UU., que son los siguientes: primero, debe ser menor de 31 años al 15 de junio de 2012; segundo, debe haber llegado a los Estados Unidos antes de los 16 años de edad; tercero, debe haber residido continuamente en los Estados Unidos desde el 15 de junio de 2007 hasta la actualidad; cuarto, debe haber estado presente físicamente en los Estados Unidos el 15 de junio de 2012 y en el momento de presentar su solicitud; quinto, no debe haber salido de los Estados Unidos después del 15 de junio de 2012; y sexto, debe estar actualmente en situación de no ajuste de estatus. Si cumple con todos estos requisitos, entonces es elegible para la acción diferida. Si necesita ayuda con esto o cualquier otro tema relacionado con la ley de inmigración en Washington, puede comunicarse con el Proyecto de Defensa de Inmigración de la ACLU de Washington. Esta organización proporciona asesoramiento legal gratuito para los residentes de Washington que buscan asistencia con la ley de inmigración.

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