What documents do I need to apply for DACA?

In order to apply for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in South Carolina, you will need to provide certain documents to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The documents you will need depend on your individual circumstances. First, you must demonstrate that you meet all the DACA eligibility criteria, such as being under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012, and having arrived in the United States before your 16th birthday. You must also have continuously resided in the US since June 15, 2007. To prove this, you will need to provide original or certified copies of documents such as school records, financial records, medical records, or military records. You must also provide proof of your immigration status. This can include copies of your passport, birth certificate, or a government identification document. You will also need to provide two passport-style photographs taken within 30 days of your DACA submission. In addition, you must provide evidence that you have a clean criminal record, such as a police clearance certificate or court documents. You must also provide proof of your educational history, such as diplomas, transcripts, or school records. You may also need to provide evidence of any hardship that would result if you depart the United States and an explanation of why you believe DACA should be granted. Finally, you must provide the applicable filing fee, which is currently $495.00.

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Para presentar una solicitud de DACA, necesita presentar una varios documentos. Esto incluye una solicitud extensa (formulario I-821D), documento que demuestre su llegada al país antes de los 16 años (formulario I-94), el número de seguro social, documentos que demuestren que ha estado viviendo en Estados Unidos durante los últimos cinco años, y pruebas de buen carácter y moral. También necesitará presentar una prueba de haber completado, o estado inscrito en una escuela secundaria, o tener un diploma de un programa escolar reconocido por el gobierno. Si ha completado el programa GED, necesitará presentar una copia del certificado de aprobación del GED. También deberá presentar el informe de resultados de su examen de aptitud académica (formulario I-765V) y documentos para demostrar su relación con familiares que están en Estados Unidos de forma legal. Esto incluye ejemplos de un acta de nacimiento, certificados de matrimonio, y documentos de cambio de estatus migratorio. Es importante notar que, si bien esta es una lista general de los documentos requeridos, el USCIS puede requerir documentos adicionales dependiendo de su situación. Por lo tanto, se recomienda encarecidamente obtener asesoramiento legal cualificado antes de presentar la solicitud para asegurarse de que está cumpliendo con todos los requisitos establecidos por el USCIS.

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