DACA Renewal

On June 15, 2012, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several guidelines may request consideration of deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal.  Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a discretionary grant of relief by DHS that provides a two (2) year reprieve from deportation for certain undocumented youth living in the United States.  As of March 2014, more than 673,000 people had applied for DACA, and 553,197 were approved.

On June 5, 2014, DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson announced the process for individuals to renew enrollment in the DACA program.  Renewal of DACA ensures current DACA holders will continue to be safe from deportation for another two-year period.  In addition, they will continue to have work authorization and to be eligible to receive a social security number, and, in nearly every state, a driver’s license. 

This CLE will explain the renewal process in general, including the eligibility requirements for renewal, timing of renewal, the evidence needed to support a renewal application and misconceptions that might arise surrounding DACA program renewal.

Hosted by the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota and the MSBA Immigration Law Section.

Panelists:
John Keller | Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota
Steve Thal | Steven Thal, P.A.
Susana De Leon | De Leon and Nester

CLE Credits:
2.0 Standard CLE credits approved: 193823

Cost (includes lunch):
Immigration Law Section Members: $10.00
MSBA Members: $15.00
Join the Section and attend this CLE for free (must register by phone): $20.00
All Other: $25.00
Law Students: Free

Remote Participation:
Teleconferencing is available for this event.