Are DACA recipients eligible for green card?

Yes, it is possible for DACA recipients to apply for a green card if they meet the lawful entry requirement. If you’ve entered the U.S. lawfully with Advance Parole or if you first entered with a valid visa, you may meet the green card eligibility requirement.

What type of residency is DACA?

In September 2015, the AAMC added DACA status to the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) as a visa-type category.

Can I apply for a green card if I have DACA?

In other words, under current immigration law, no individual can apply for a green card on the basis of having DACA. There must be some other factor that makes a DACA recipient eligible for a green card.

What happens if I leave the US after applying for DACA?

If you have no travel permit and spent more than 180 days between turning 18 and applying for DACA: You are generally required to leave the United States to apply for a green card at a U.S. embassy or consulate — and you will also be subject to a bar from re-entering the United States, for up to 10 years.

When does the USCIS accept DACA renewal requests?

Accepting DACA renewal requests based on the terms of the DACA policy in effect prior to Sept. 5, 2017, and in accordance with the Court’s Dec. 4, 2020, order; Accepting applications for advance parole documents based on the terms of the DACA policy prior to Sept. 5, 2017, and in accordance with the Court’s Dec. 4, 2020, order;

What are the forms for adjustment of status for DACA recipients?

The principal form is Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status. But an adjustment of status package typically includes several other additional forms. For DACA recipients without a lawful entry, the process of obtaining a permanent residence through marriage can be considerably more difficult and perilous.