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Can you apply for DACA while waiting for marriage green card to be processed?
Asked on Oct 03rd, 2014 on Immigration - Utah
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If a child is brought here illegally 18 years ago and has lived here all their life and has married a US citizen two years ago, can the person get deferred status and apply for a green card at the same time? Does that provide some assurances against deportation while the green card is in progress? The applicant has a clean record.
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Yes... as long as he is legally eligible for both benefits.
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2014 at 9:47 AM
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Yes, you can apply for DACA while you wait for a different petition to be processed.
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2014 at 9:00 AM
Why would the person apply for DACA if eligible to become a green card holder? If the person is not eligible, than maybe he/she should get DACA first. Better yet, instead of trying to handle such a complex matter relying on Google search, the person should hire an attorney.
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2014 at 9:00 AM