
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA): Relief For Child Immigrants With Unlawful Presence
On June 15, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced that certain individuals who came to the United States as children and meet several key guidelines may request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal, and would be eligible for work authorization. Individuals who receive deferred action will not be placed in removal proceedings, or removed from the United States, for a specific period of time unless terminated. Deferred ac