Can I apply for deferred action if I'm already in status to get my green card?

The 2 applications are completely separate and you can apply for deferred action. *Dream Act - Deferred Action* As you may have heard, the DREAM ACT Deferred Action has now given the opportunity for numerous people to apply for the deferred action. This is not residency and it is not citizenship. However, if done properly, it does permit the issuance from U.S. Immigration of the approval of the Deferred Action, which in turn will allow you to get a work permit, remain legally in the U.S. for the duration of the approval of the deferred action and to be assured that you will not be placed into deportation proceedings. Additionally, this procedure will allow for us to apply for the DREAM Act Deferred Action even if you are in deportation / removal proceedings. Additionally, if you already have a removal or deportation order, we can apply for this relief. Finally, even if you or somebody you know is outside the U.S. that has been deported, but would have qualified, that person also is eligible to apply for the DREAM Act Deferred Action. Keep in mind a few advisals: 1. If President Obama is not re-elected, this form of Deferred Action may be denied and/or revoked; 2. There are no derivative beneficiaries that can apply for this type of Deferred Action. Therefore, there is a risk that you may get the approval, but your parents may be targeted to be placed into Removal Proceedings. However, at that point, depending on the particular case, we may be able to be retained to prepare and submit a Request for Prosecutorial Discretion. 3. If your DREAM Act Deferred Action is denied, there is always the risk that you will be placed into Removal Proceedings. However, the option for you to submit the Request for Prosecutorial Discretion is also open.

From what you have described you should be able to apply for Deferred Action and it would not impact your pending application.

Applying for deferred action doesn't cancel anything. If you are on a waiting list, that does not give you legal status. So, assuming you have no legal status, then yes, you can apply.

You should apply for Deferred Action. If you have this status and your aunt's petition becomes current you should be able to seek adjustment of status (assuming you are eligible under either section 245(a) or 245(i) of the INA).

The filing and approval of an I-130 petition by itself does not give you any legal status in the US. You have to apply for adjustment of status or for an immigrant visa when your priority date becomes current. You should definitely apply for deferred action immediately if you qualify; it will not affect the validity of the petition.

You can apply for deferred action without jeopardizing your green card application.

If you are waiting for your visa availability and have not yet file your adjustment, you are currently not in legal status and can file for deferred action.