Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is designed to protect young people who were undocumented when they came to the United States as minors. In many cases, these are children who came with their parents. They have never known any home other than the United States, and the DACA program helps protect them from being deported and sent back to their “home” country.
Here at ERM Immigration Law, PLLC, we are a compassionate and experienced group of Seattle attorneys focused on building long-lasting relationships. We love learning our clients’ stories and finding creative solutions to help them move forward. We understand that DACA is complex and that there are many legal challenges surrounding the program. We are here to help when you need us most. Contact us today for a consultation with an immigration lawyer.
Areas We Can Help With The DACA Process
Logistically, we can assist with various steps in this process, including:
- Determining when to renew DACA authorization
- Gathering necessary documents for the renewal process
- Determining who is eligible for a renewal
- Protecting work authorization in the United States
It’s important to note that the renewal process isn’t automatic, even for those who already have DACA status. It’s imperative to understand the steps you’ll need to take moving forward to maintain your eligibility. This allows you to stay in the country, work, attend school and much more. We’ll assist you every step of the way.
Is The DACA Program In Jeopardy?
There have been many legal challenges to the DACA program. Some U.S. district courts have ruled against it – most recently, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. At this time, however, the program still exists since the ruling was stayed. So, it still offers protections as the legal fight continues to maintain DACA for the foreseeable future. We can provide answers and updates as this process unfolds.
Setting Up Your Consultation
If you would like to schedule a consultation with our attorneys, please contact us today via the online contact form or by dialing 206-745-9241 now.