On June 15th of 2012, the Department of Homeland Security under the Obama administration formally announced that it will offer deferred action to "DREAMers," individuals who would have qualified for the DREAM Act if it had passed into law.

Under the new immigration policy, certain young immigrants who were brought to the country as minors through no fault of their own and meet other specific requirements are eligible for deferred action. This represents an opportunity for relief from deportation and eligibility for employment authorization/work permit for all the promising undocumented youth who call America their home.

Eligible individuals to receive deferred action must:

1. Have arrived in the U.S. when they were under the age of sixteen
2. Have continuously resided in the U.S. for at least five years prior to June 15, 2012 and have been present in the U.S. on June 15, 2012
3. Currently be in school, have graduated from high school, have a GED, or be an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard or the U.S. Armed Forces
4. Not have been convicted of a felony offense, a "significant misdemeanor offense," three or more non-significant misdemeanors, or otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety
5. Have been under thirty-one years old on June 15, 2012

Finally, applicants must also complete a biographic and biometric background check. It is important to discuss your eligibility with a licensed attorney before you take your next steps.

**YOU MAY ALSO QUALIFY FOR A EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION! CONTACT US TODAY TO LEARN HOW.**

We look forward to discussing any of the immigration processes with you. We speak Spanish and Vietnamese at our office.