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For those of you asking or wondering if you can fill out the I-765 form ahead of time. PLEASE READ THIS before doing so. http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD This link is from the USCIS website and states that those applying for DACA can NOT use the I-765 form that is available. A new version of the I-765 form will be available on the 15th along with the DACA app. Hope this helps!! Happy reading

DACA is.... "Deferred Action..."? Sorry, I am not throughly informed about this as much.

The new updated fees are $380 for I-765 (work application) $80-85 (fingerprinting, background) and $465 (Deferred Act application) Grand total= $925-$930 Price..its a bit steep but finally being to come out of the shadows......Priceless..

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ok, i had a question about filing out the EAD (I-765) form and was wondering what category we, DACA apps, would fall into. And Here is the answer. This explains that there could be a different EAD app for us DACA apps. Please read it so that you can stay informed and when the time comes, you'll fill out the right EAD form.

I called USCIS hotline today to inquire about what paperwork would be sufficient to establish ones identity. I was informed that any document not in english, such as birth certificates, need to be notarized and translated. I also inquired if a mexican consulate id was sufficient and I was told it was as long as the id is government issued. In other words, start getting your birth certificates translated if you havent done so yet and make sure to have some type of id. I also asked about passports but was told that if needed that information would be released the 15th. Good luck to everyone.

This FAQ is taken directly from DHS Website. If you have any questions, reply below. Over the past three years, this Administration has undertaken an unprecedented effort to transform the immigration enforcement system into one that focuses on public safety, border security and the integrity of the immigration system. As DHS continues to focus its limited enforcement resources on the removal of individuals who pose a danger to national security or a risk to public safety, including aliens convicted of crimes, with particular emphasis on violent criminals, felons, and repeat offenders, DHS will move to exercise prosecutorial discretion to ensure that enforcement resources are not expended on low priority cases, such as individuals who were brought to this country through no fault of their own as children, have not been convicted of a felony offense, a significant misdemeanor offense, or multiple misdemeanor offenses, and meet other key criteria. Effective immediately, certain young people who were brought to the United States through no fault of their own as young children and meet several key criteria will be considered for relief from removal from the country or entered into removal proceedings. Those who demonstrate that they meet the criteria will be eligible to receive deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal. Only those individuals who can prove through verifiable documentation that they meet these criteria will be eligible for deferred action. Individuals will not be eligible if they are not currently in the United States and cannot prove that they have been physically present in the United States for a continuous period of not less than 5 years immediately preceding today

Opportunity Under the Dream Act Filing Begins August 15, 2012 Don’t Miss It!!! Requirements for the New Program “Deferred Action Status”: Date and Time Requirements: You came to the U.S. before 6/15/2012 and you were under age 16 when you came; It does not matter if you came with or without a visa, but if you had a visa, it must have been expired before 6/15/2012; Have you been in the U.S. continuously for the last 5 years (since 6/15/2007)? On 6/15/2012, you must still be under age 31. Education Requirements: At the time you file your Application (not on 6/15/2012), you must have completed or graduated high school, or obtained a GED certificate, or honorable discharge from American Armed Forces or Coast Guard, or At the time you file your Application (not on 6/15/2012), you must be enrolled in school (high school or GED). Other Requirements: At the time you file your application (not on 6/15/2012), you reached age 15 or older, and You have no convictions for one felony, or one serious misdemeanor, or three simple misdemeanors. WE ARE THE BEST AT SOLVING DIFFICULT CASES! CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT – FREE CONSULTATION POPKIN, SHAMIR & GOLAN LAW OFFICES Call For a FREE Consultation: (213) 383-3222 WEBSITE: http://www.immigrationguru.com Email: [email protected]

Diana: Unless you're not sure or for some reason can't remember if you ever had an encounter with the law, than it is suggested that you get a criminal check just to make sure if you need to contact a lawyer or not. Getting a criminal check yourself is optional. If you never had an encounter with the law, you don't necessarily need to get one. (for what, you know nothing's going show.) Just like Itzel, I will not be getting a background check myself. P.S this info I received from lawyers at a community meeting.

Diana: I personally am not checking my background check, I am letting USCIS take care of that like they said. This is what this info says on the USCIS website: Will USCIS conduct a background check when reviewing my request for consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals? Yes. You must undergo biographic and biometric background checks before USCIS will consider whether to exercise prosecutorial discretion under the consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals process. If you have been convicted of any felony, a significant misdemeanor offense, three or more misdemeanor offenses not occurring on the same date and not arising out of the same act, omission, or scheme of misconduct, or otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety, you will not be considered for deferred action for childhood arrivals except where DHS determines there are exceptional circumstances. To me the important info in this paragraph is the statement, that USCIS will be conducting the checks, not that I have to conduct them/pay for them..thats what I understand. This link has most answers to any questions: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=f2ef2f19470f7310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=f2ef2f19470f7310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

Just picked up my notarized/translated birth certificate. Its PERFECT. Included with the 34 dollar fee is a notarized letter certifying the accuracy of the translation. I recommend this website 100%. This is the link: http://www.certified-translation-services-us.com/index.html This is the special: Online Special Mexican Birth Certificate Translation only $34.00 FREE Priority Shipping Expedited Shipping Available

Itzel, I listened to the stakeholder's call and pulled out the top 15 highlights from it: 15 Important Highlights from the August 3rd, 2012 DHS Stakeholder’s Meeting on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. If anyone wants to listen to the actual call here is an audio file for you. It's about 65 meg and lasts about 30-35 minutes. If you hear some background noise it's me and one of my paralegals talking while I recorded the call on my iPhone. Peace, Ian

http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/ojis/recordreview.htm This shows you what you have to do to request one.

jackdae: It seems that as of now DACA, will not permit us to join the military. My personal opinion, not from anywhere that Ive read, is that they wont let us join the military because this is a temporary fix, they do not offer us a path to temporary nor permanent residency, neither citizenship. By being permitted to join the military, it'd be very easy to become a citizen after a # of year. Good luck and welcome to the forum.

I started with the immunization card I was issued when I was enrolled in school. I have a vaccination card from my home country (Mexico) and when my mother showed that, all that information was transfeered to a Texas immunization card. I have the final report cards from kindergarten to middle school. I have all my student ids issued in middle school and high school. I have the final school transcript from my high school. I have my high school diploma. I have paperwork showing I took online community college classes. I have certificates issued for being a volunteer at different childrens schools. When I was able to afford my own apartment, I have the leases and bills under my name. I tend to be OCD and have them organized by date and utility. Thats all I got for now...