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I've been leaving in the U.S for about 15 years and I have applied for the DREAM ACT so I would like to know if by any chance i can apply for the U.S residency? or if I am eligible to become a U.S resident?
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The DREAM Act (DACA) is only temporary relief with work authorization. You would have to have some other basis for permanent residence. The chances of a general legalization being passed are of course better with a Democratic president and Congress. Hopefully that will come into being with the November elections.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
Answered on Jun 19th, 2016 at 12:38 PM
There is no Dream Act. You are applying for deferred action under DACA. There is no path to residency through DACA. DACA is a deferred action program that keeps the government from seeking your removal from the country and providing you with employment authorization and the ability to travel outside the country in some circumstances. You may be able to apply for lawful permanent residence of you have some other basis such as marriage to a United States citizen but not solely because you are granted DACA. You can read more about DACA at http://myattorneyusa.com/deferred-action-for-childhood-arrivals-daca.
Answered on May 23rd, 2016 at 2:35 PM