Dreamers (DACA) Attorney In Missouri & Arizona

If you landed on U.S. soil before reaching the age of 16 without proper authorization, you could be a candidate for deferred action via the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Act. This depends on if a higher court overrules the July 16, 2021, federal court decision that paused the program. Prior to July 16, this act paused expulsion (deportation) activities for a specific duration. However, deferred action does not make you eligible for a green card. It simply permits you to stay, work, and pursue education legally in the U.S. Please, don't lose hope. DACA is not the end-all; alternatives could exist. It's interesting to note that around a third of DACA applicants are eligible for statuses that provide them with more lasting benefits.  These alternatives include, but are not limited to, asylum, visa options, and family petitions.

Now that you understand what DACA is and its current status, it's important to know the potential alternatives available to you. As mentioned before, DACA does not provide a path to a green card or permanent residency. It simply allows certain individuals who arrived in the U.S. as children to remain and work legally for a specific period of time.

One alternative option is seeking asylum in the U.S. if you have a credible fear of persecution in your home country. This process can be complex and requires evidence supporting your claim of persecution. However, if successful, this could lead to a more secure status in the U.S.

To understand your potential eligibility, you may need to turn to Andres G. Hernandez, your legal guide in Missouri and Arizona. Andre G. Hernandez, a licensed immigration law attorney, can assess your situation and navigate the intricate U.S. immigration framework on your behalf.