Stay Informed, Stay Protected With An Experienced DACA Attorney
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals provides crucial protection from deportation for individuals who arrived in the United States as children and have built their lives in American communities. DACA recipients throughout St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay area face ongoing uncertainty about their immigration status and need experienced legal guidance to maintain their protected status.
At Immigration Law Group of Florida, P.A., immigration is all we do. Our attorneys have more than 30 years of collective experience helping people overcome immigration challenges. We are loyal, dedicated advocates committed to helping you maintain your DACA protection. We are also proud allies of the LGBTQ+ community and have extensive experience working with vulnerable populations.
What Is DACA And How Does It Work?
DACA protects qualifying individuals from deportation and provides work authorization for renewable two-year periods. To qualify for DACA protection, applicants must have arrived in the United States before age 16, continuously resided in the country since June 15, 2007, and meet educational or military service requirements.
The program also requires clean criminal backgrounds and completion of high school, GED programs or honorable military discharge. DACA recipients cannot leave the United States without advance parole permission and must renew their status every two years to maintain protection.
What Is The Current Status Of DACA Applications?
The DACA program currently faces legal challenges that have suspended acceptance of first-time applications. However, existing DACA recipients can still renew their protection through the established renewal process.
The renewal process requires several important steps that DACA recipients must complete carefully:
- Filing Form I-821D at least 120 days before the current status expires
- Submitting updated biometric information and background checks
- Providing documentation of continued U.S. residence
- Paying the required government fees
- Meeting ongoing eligibility requirements
These renewal requirements demand careful attention to detail and timely submission to avoid lapses in protection.
How Can Our Firm Help DACA Recipients?
Our DACA lawyers provide comprehensive support for renewal applications, helping clients gather required documentation and complete complex forms accurately. We monitor changing DACA policies and help clients understand how legal developments affect their status.
For DACA recipients worried about their immigration status, we provide guidance on maintaining eligibility and exploring other potential immigration benefits that may become available.
Contact Immigration Law Group of Florida, P.A., For DACA Legal Support
If you need DACA renewal assistance in St. Petersburg or throughout the Tampa Bay area, contact our experienced immigration attorneys at 727-471-0677 or through our online contact form.