GED allowed even if still in classes to qualify for DACA

[itzel 336]

Over the past few weeks, I have been asked countless of times by potential DREAMERS if they qualify for DACA even if they are still taking classes to obtain their GED. I recently re read the guidelines issued by the USCIS for applying for DACA. It seems that due to my excitement I skipped this part of the GED since I obtained a HS diploma..

I apologize for my ignorance and for misinforming all those who asked me about obtaining a GED.

YOU CAN STILL BE IN CLASSES GETTING YOUR GED TO QUALIFY FOR DACA.

This is what the guideline on the USCIS website says:

Who is considered to be “currently in school” under the guidelines?

To be considered “currently in school” under the guidelines, you must be enrolled in:

• a public or private elementary school, junior high or middle school, high school, or secondary school;
  
• an education, literacy, or career training program (including vocational training) that is designed to lead to placement in postsecondary education, job training, or employment and where you are working toward such placement; or
  
• an education program assisting students either in obtaining a regular high school diploma or its recognized equivalent under state law (including a certificate of completion, certificate of attendance, or alternate award), or in passing a General Educational Development (GED) exam or other equivalent state-authorized exam.
  

Such education, literacy, or career training programs include, but are not limited to, programs funded, in whole or in part, by federal or state grants. Programs funded by other sources may qualify if they are administered by providers of demonstrated effectiveness, such as institutions of higher education, including community colleges, and certain community-based organizations.

In assessing whether such an education, literacy or career training program not funded in whole or in part by federal or state grants is of demonstrated effectiveness, USCIS will consider the duration of the program’s existence; the program’s track record in assisting students in obtaining a regular high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, in passing a GED or other state-authorized exam, or in placing students in postsecondary education, job training, or employment; and other indicators of the program’s overall quality. For individuals seeking to demonstrate that they are “currently in school” through enrollment in such a program, the burden is on the requestor to show the program’s demonstrated effectiveness.

Im sorry once again for misleading you.

Link: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=f2ef2f19470f7310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=f2ef2f19470f7310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

[pswa83 302]

nice post. i still get asked that question too

[Bonel895 2]

I'm takin GED classes what do I need to send for DACA ? like a letter saying that I'm taking classes to get my GED.

[JoseG 383]

I'm takin GED classes what do I need to send for DACA ? like a letter saying that I'm taking classes to get my GED.

I would ask the school that you are attending to make you a letter stating that you are currently attending that school and taking classes to obtain your GED. Also, if they have any paperwork that you filled out when you signed up for your classes, ask them if they can give you copies.

[Bonel895 2]

the date that i signed in has to be before what date?

[JoseG 383]

the date that i signed in has to be before what date?

You just have to be in school on the date that you submit your application.

[Bonel895 2]

Ok thank you José you are a great help!! any more info let me know please