This document provides information to help determine if a person meets the basic eligibility requirements for deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA). It outlines seven questions on age, date of entry, education status, criminal history, and continuous residence that applicants should meet to qualify for consideration. It notes that meeting the preliminary criteria does not guarantee approval and that an attorney will make the final eligibility determination once an applicant registers with the law firm.

1. Deferred Action Eligibility
The following questions will help you determine
if you meet the basic eligibility requirements.
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2. QUESTION 1
• Did you enter without inspection before June
15, 2012, or your lawful immigration status
expired as of June 15, 2012?
YES NO

3. NOT ELIGIBLE
You have indicated on your response that you did not enter without inspection before
June 15, 2012, or that you currently have legal status. For that reason, you do not meet
the basic eligibility requirements set forth by the DHS to be considered for deferred action
for childhood arrivals.
If you would like further explanation of the eligibility requirements or do not understand
the eligibility question please contact our firm to confirm a consultation with a qualified
attorney.
If the response you selected is correct but you would like to stay informed on immigration
changes that may benefit or impact your life, register to be added to our e-mail list.

4. QUESTION 2
• Were you under 16 years of age when you
entered the United States.
YES NO

5. NOT ELIGIBLE
You have indicated on your response that you were not under the age of 16 when you
entered the U.S. For that reason, you do not meet the basic eligibility requirements set
forth by the DHS to be considered for deferred action for childhood arrivals.
If you would like further explanation of the eligibility requirements or do not understand
the eligibility question please contact our firm to confirm a consultation with a qualified
attorney.
If the response you selected is correct but you would like to stay informed on immigration
changes that may benefit or impact your life, register to be added to our e-mail list.

6. QUESTION 3
• Were you under 31 years of age as of June 15,
2012?
YES NO

7. NOT ELIGIBLE
You have indicated on your response that you were not under the age of 31 on June 15,
2012. For that reason, you do not meet the basic eligibility requirements set forth by the
DHS to be considered for deferred action for childhood arrivals.
If you would like further explanation of the eligibility requirements or do not understand
the eligibility question please contact our firm to confirm a consultation with a qualified
attorney.
If the response you selected is correct but you would like to stay informed on immigration
changes that may benefit or impact your life, register to be added to our e-mail list.

8. QUESTION 4
• Are you currently over 15 years of age?
YES NO

9. NOT ELIGIBLE
You have indicated on your response that you are currently over the age of 15. For that
reason, you do not meet the basic eligibility requirements set forth by the DHS to be
considered for deferred action for childhood arrivals.
If you would like further explanation of the eligibility requirements or do not understand
the eligibility question please contact our firm to confirm a consultation with a qualified
attorney.
If the response you selected is correct but you would like to stay informed on immigration
changes that may benefit or impact your life, register to be added to our e-mail list.

10. QUESTION 5
• Do you fall under any one of the following
categories:
A) Are you a currently in school or attending GED program?
B) Are you a high school graduate or have you received a GED?
C) Are you a honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the U.S.?
YES NO

11. NOT ELIGIBLE
You have indicated on your response that you do not fall under any of the categories
listed on Question 5. For that reason, you do not meet the basic eligibility requirements
set forth by the DHS to be considered for deferred action for childhood arrivals.
If you would like further explanation of the eligibility requirements or do not understand
the eligibility question please contact our firm to confirm a consultation with a qualified
attorney.
If the response you selected is correct but you would like to stay informed on immigration
changes that may benefit or impact your life, register to be added to our e-mail list.

12. QUESTION 6
• Have you been living in the U.S. continuously
since June 15, 2007 (or an earlier date) until
June 15, 2012?
YES NO

13. NOT ELIGIBLE
You have indicated on your response that you have not lived or resided continuously in
the Unites States since June 15, 2007. For that reason, you do not meet the basic
eligibility requirements set forth by the DHS to be considered for deferred action for
childhood arrivals.
If you would like further explanation of the eligibility requirements or do not understand
the eligibility question please contact our firm to confirm a consultation with a qualified
attorney.
If the response you selected is correct but you would like to stay informed on immigration
changes that may benefit or impact your life, register to be added to our e-mail list.

14. QUESTION 7
• Have you ever been convicted of any of the
following?
A) Any Felonies
B) A significant misdemeanor
C) Multiple misdemeanors
YES NO

15. NOT ELIGIBLE
You have indicated on your response that you have been convicted of a Significant
Misdemeanor, Multiple Misdemeanors or a Felony. For that reason, you do not meet the
basic eligibility requirements set forth by the DHS to be considered for deferred action for
childhood arrivals.
If you would like further explanation of the eligibility requirements or do not understand
the eligibility question please contact our firm to confirm a consultation with a qualified
attorney.
If the response you selected is correct but you would like to stay informed on immigration
changes that may benefit or impact your life, register to be added to our e-mail list.

16. YOU ARE ELIGIBLE!
Congratulations! According to the responses
selected you are most likely eligible for deferred
action.
Please take a moment to submit our secure
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application with our firm online.
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