DACA has provided protection for hundreds of thousands of young immigrants. If you're a Dreamer, stay informed about the program and your rights.
Expert information to help you understand your rights and options
DACA provides temporary protection from deportation and work authorization for undocumented individuals who came to the U.S. as children. Understand current program status, eligibility requirements, renewal procedures, and what DACA does and does not provide.
DACA eligibility depends on when you arrived, your age, education or military service, continuous presence, and clean criminal record. Learn the specific date requirements, how to prove continuous residence, and disqualifying criminal offenses.
DACA recipients must renew every two years to maintain protection and work authorization. Understand when to file your renewal, required fees and forms, processing times, and consequences of letting DACA lapse including losing work authorization.