Can DACA recipients work?

DACA recipients with current, unexpired Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) continue to be authorized to work. For the time being, workers who already have DACA can continue to renew their DACA EADs.

Can DREAMers get a job?

Yes. DREAMers with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) have renewable two-year employment authorization documents (“work authorizations”) that allow them to legally work. An employer does not have to sponsor a DREAMer with DACA – they can hire them just as they would any U.S. citizen.

Can a DACA child become a citizen?

Some Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients may be able to apply for permanent resident legal status. You may be able to petition U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for an immigrant visa if you have an immediate relative like a spouse with U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence.

What is DACA and how does it work?

On September 5, 2017, President Trump ordered an end to the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This program shields some young undocumented immigrants —who often arrived at a very young age in circumstances beyond their control—from deportation.

Where can I find a representative for DACA?

You can use this link to find your representative. Get involved in local or national activism around issues of immigration, the DREAMAct and Dreamers. Some national organizations include: Define American, United We Dream and the Immigrant Legal Resource Center. What Should be done about DACA?

What jobs can I get with a DACA card?

DACA recipients include doctors, nurses, grocery store workers, child care providers, cleaners, business owners, restaurant workers, and first responders. The COVID-19 crisis has shown that these positions are an essential part of our workforce.

What happens to DACA after the Wolf memo expires?

Any DACA and Employment Authorization Document (EAD or “work permit”) issued while the Wolf Memo was in effect are extended to two years from the date of issuance and that the government will take steps to provide evidence of this extension in employment authorization;