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Shortly after the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, President Trump terminated DACA. Many of those affected belong to our community at CHS. This issue affects us. #WeareChavez
DACA -Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals- was a program created under the Obama Administration, to protect young undocumented immigrants that were brought here as children, and allow them to contribute to this country.
DACA benefits:
DACA benefits:
- Protection from deportation
- Authorization to work
- Social Security Number
- Drivers License
- Authorization to travel abroad
- The ability to live with dignity
To qualify for DACA:
To qualify for DACA:
- Must be under the age of 31 (as of June 2012)
- Must be older than 15 years old
- No criminal record
- Came to US before 16th birthday
- Have continuously resided in US since June 2007
- Currently in school, completed H.S. or GED or honorably discharged from Armed Forces
- Renewal every 2 years
- $500 fee every time
Sept. 5, 2017
Sept. 5, 2017
The Trump administration announced the end of the DACA program. Trump also said Congress needed to come up with a DACA fix in 6 months (March 5th) to protect 790,000 Dreamers.
The March 5th deadline came and went, and even though there was public support, Congress failed to protect Dreamers. Since then, there have been many twists and turns to DACA news.
3 COURT RULINGS IN SUPPORT OF DACA
3 COURT RULINGS IN SUPPORT OF DACA
- Jan 09, 2018
- Feb. 13, 2018
- April 24, 2018
2 COURT RULINGS AGAINST DACA
2 COURT RULINGS AGAINST DACA
- March 5, 2018
- May 1, 2018
Updated May 15, 2018.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
We know that the Trump administration's intent is to eliminate DACA. Though we cannot predict exactly when, the Trump administration will attack DACA again.
For this reason, it is highly recommended that you renew your DACA as soon as possible. Stay tuned for developing news.
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