To be eligible for deferred action the applicant must meet all of the following criteria:
Have arrived in the U.S. when they were under the age of sixteen.
Have continuously resided in the U.S. for at least five years prior to June 15, 2012 and have been present in the U.S. on June 15, 2012.
Currently be in school, or have graduated from high school, or have a GED, or be an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard or the U.S. Armed Forces.
Not have been convicted of a felony offense, a “significant misdemeanor offense,” three or more non-significant misdemeanors, or otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.
Have been under thirty-one years old on June 15, 2012
We expect USCIS to issue the application guidelines within 60 days. Please check back for updates.