Administrative Relief: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) | D...

Expanding the Current Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA):

1. Expands DACA to young people who came to the U.S. before turning 16 years old.

2. Have been present in the U.S since January 1, 2010 (continuous presence requirement has been shortened from June 15, 2007).

3. The expanded DACA initiative allows individuals born prior to June 15, 1981, to apply for DACA (removing the upper age restriction), provided they meet all other guidelines.

4. The government plans to extend the period of DACA and work authorization from two years to three years.

5. This initiative is expected to be implemented approximately 90 days following the announcement (February 20, 2015?).