Are having juvenile records affect my deferred action application?

A juvenile can affect you. However, unless you were convicted as an adult, a juvenile punishment is not a conviction.

Under normal circumstances juvenile incidents are not convictions. However, it is unclear under DACA. Of course, I would argue it is not a conviction for immigration purposes. Regards

Thanks for your inquiry. As a general proposition, juvenile criminal cases are not considered as convictions for immigration purposes. Keep in mind that this is a general rule subject to exceptions and caveats. What I would suggest is that you obtain any and all certified records of the case (including arrest reports, arrest affidavits, charging documents such as an indictment or information, final court disposition) and schedule a consultation with someone who is well versed on figuring this kind of stuff out for clients. Like anything else, the more informed a decision you make the better. So spend some time and a little money and find an attorney who can help you to figure this out. There are a lot of us attorneys out there and some charge for a consultation and some do not. Be careful, check qualifications and make sure that the attorney with whom you speak is well versed in the potential immigration consequences of criminal activity. Not everyone who says they handle immigration work is qualified to provide this kind of advice. This is a complicated part of the immigration law and you do not want to make a bad decision when it comes to disclosing your record to CIS as part of the application process. With that said, always tell the truth and always be up front. Deal with problems rather than try to hide them. And if you receive advice that you do not trust, get a second opinion. Be careful and make wise decisions.

Your question requires an attorney consultation. It is not a simple question that can be answered on this type of forum. There are many factors that would need to be considered and evaluated, including a complete review of the charges and your juvenile/criminal record. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced immigration attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your case. He/she would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your options.

You need to bring all your criminal records into an immigration attorney for review. You may not qualify for deferred action based on your felony convictions and applying for this benefit with such a records may subject you to deportation.

You need to have your record reviewed by an attorney before filing a deferred action application. Most likely you should NOT file it, as doing so may put you in removal proceedings.

Your criminal history, even as a juvenile, will be relevant and could result in a denial. You should get copies of all police reports and court records, and meet with an immigration attorney before applying for Deferred Action.