Deferred Action
To apply for Deferred Action, you must meet the following criteria:
As of June 15, 2012
On the date of filing your DACA application:
You must:
1. Be currently enrolled in school; or
2. Have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school; or
3. Obtained a GED (general education development) certificate; or
4. Be a honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard or Armed Forces
Asylum
Asylum status is a form of protection available to people who:
a. Meet the definition of refugee;
b. Are already in the United States;
c. Are seeking admission at a port of entry
You may apply for asylum in the United States regardless of your country of origin or your current immigration status.
You may be eligible for a U nonimmigrant visa if:
1. You are the victim of qualifying criminal activity;
2. You have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of having been a victim of criminal activity;
3. You have information about the criminal activity (if you are under the age of 16 or unable to provide information due to a disability, a parent, guardian, or next friend may possess the information about the crime on your behalf);
4. You were helpful, are helpful, or are likely to be helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the crime. If you are under the age of 16 or unable to provide information due to a disability, a parent, guardian, or next friend may assist law enforcement on your behalf;
5. The crime occurred in the United States or violated U.S. laws;
6. You are admissible to the United States.
If you have a question regarding immigration, please do not hesitate to contact our office at (559) 439-2991. We would love to meet with you and answer your questions. Our attorney, Janine Esquivel Oji and staff are all fluent in Spanish. We offer an initial immigration consultation for $80.00.