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What happened on Friday, December 4?
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully restore the DACA program, requiring officials to open the program to new applicants for the first time since 2017. The New York federal judge's order rejects a July memo from Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Chad Wolf limiting the DACA program to renewals and cutting work permits from 2 years to 1 year.
This order was a continuation of a previous decision issued in November, but now the judge clearly ordered that the immigration agencies (USCIS and DHS) responsible for administering DACA publish by Monday, 7 December a notice explaining that the agency will accept initial DACA applications, as well as Advance Parole applications with the requirements that existed in 2017.
What does the decision of the federal judge in New York on December 4 mean?
The judge's order states that the DACA program immediately returns to its original form prior to September 5, 2017, when the Trump administration first attempted to end DACA. On December 7, the government posted on its websites that it is accepting initial DACA applications with the requirements that existed in 2017 as required by the New York Judge's order.
What happens to my work permit if I renewed recently and was given a one-year permit?
The judge also made it clear that 65,800 DACA recipients who renewed in recent months and received a one-year work permit will be immediately extended to two years. More details will be to come for DACA recipients who received one-year renewals.
What does the UFW Foundation recommend?
Please call the UFW Foundation at 1-877-881-8281 for guidance on your situation or if you have any questions. Visit www.ufwfoundation.org and click 'help' to enter the DACA page for more details. Important note: If people have been previously arrested or have previous crimes, it is imperative that they seek the opinion of an experienced immigration attorney.
Will this opportunity to apply for DACA for the first time close soon?
What are the requirements to apply for DACA for the first time?
You may qualify for DACA if you check off all these requirements:
1. Be at least 15 years old at the time of applying for DACA
2. Under the age of 31 since June 15, 2012 (born after July 15, 1981)
3. Have arrived in the US before the age of 16
4. Have lived in the US continuously from June 15, 2007, to the present day
5. Physically in the US on June 15, 2012, and at the time of applying for DACA
6. Had no legal status since June 15, 2012
7. Graduated from high school. Be enrolled and actively participating in high school, adult, or vocational classes
8. No conviction of a felony, significant misdemeanor, 3 or more misdemeanors, and not be a violation of national or public security.
What documents do I need to complete my DACA application?
Downloadable DACA Document Checklist: http://bit.ly/388FE0y
For More Information Visit: https://bit.ly/3gyUfq6
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