DACA Attorneys in Macon, GA
Guidance During DACA Renewals & First-Time Applications
The United States’ Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a program designed to protect children who came to the country illegally from removal (deportation). It allows eligible individuals (called “dreamers”) to obtain work authorization, a social security number, and a driver’s license, among other benefits. DACA approvals are valid for two years and are able to be renewed.
The benefits of DACA can be life-changing, but securing them is no easy task as the laws around DACA continue to evolve. At Deadwyler-Heuman Law Firm, LLC, we are dedicated to helping undocumented individuals obtain or renew their DACA status so they can continue living their American dream.
Contact us if you:
- Have never applied for DACA because you feared deportation or other immigration actions
- Need to renew your DACA status before it expires
- Are concerned about losing DACA benefits because you missed the application deadline or did something that may make you ineligible
Our firm offers affordable consultations that we can conduct in person or virtually. We also provide bilingual services in English and Spanish. Hablamos Español.
To schedule a consultation with a Macon DACA attorney, call (478) 241-5247 or get in touch with Deadwyler-Heuman Law Firm, LLC online. We serve Bibb County and other areas in Middle Georgia and across the state.
Who Is Eligible For DACA?
You may be eligible to apply for DACA if you:
- Were born after or on June 16, 1981
- Entered the country illegally before the age of 16
- Have lived in the US continuously since June 15, 2007
- Had no lawful status when the program started in June 2012
- Have been physically present in the US in June 2012
- Have completed high school, are currently enrolled in school, or were honorably discharged from the US military
- Have not been convicted of a felony crime, serious misdemeanor, or two lesser misdemeanors
Necessary Evidence for Proving DACA Eligibility
To confirm your eligibility for DACA, you must provide proof of the following:
- Identity: Passport, birth certificate, photo ID from school or the military, or a US immigration document that includes your name and photo
- Presence in the US before 16: Passport with stamp of admission, medical documents, records from a religious organization, immigration documents that include your date of entry, and more
- Immigration status: Removal proceeding documents, orders of deportation, or forms I-94/I-95/I-94W
- Presence in the US on June 25, 2012, and continuous presence in the US since June 15, 2007: School records, passport entries, employment documents, utility and rent receipts, money order copies, and more
- Status as a student: Report cards, transcripts, diploma, certificate of completion, or GED certificate
- Status as an honorably discharged veteran: Certificate of release or discharge from active duty, National Guard report of separation and record service, military personnel and health documents
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Reviews & Testimonials
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Applying for DACA
To apply for DACA benefits as a first-timer, you must submit the relevant supporting documents that we detailed above, as well as numerous forms. These include forms I-821D, I-765, and I-765WS. You must also pay application fees.
Collecting and organizing documentation, completing forms, and navigating the application process are difficult. That is why our team of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants is here to help you through it. Our legal know-how and extensive experience with the application process can be your resource.
What Does DACA Status Do?
DACA defers (postpones) removal actions. It does not grant lawful status, though it does permit you to work in the US or attend school without discrimination. It is not a path to a green card (permanent resident status) or naturalization (citizenship). You do not age out of DACA. However, you must renew every two years.
One of the troubles with DACA is that it does not offer a path to lawful permanent residency or citizenship. Many US lawmakers have attempted to make this happen. However, no efforts have yet been successful. Until then, the DACA program still provides valuable protections and benefits.