QUESTION
Is there any hope of DACA for those over 30?
Asked on Sep 11th, 2014 on Immigration - California
More details to this question:
I was brought to the US as a child almost 30 years ago. I won't get into specifics, but consequently I am a longtime undocumented “Dreamer" over 30 and am left to wonder whether there is any legal recourse for those over 30 to qualify for DACA? I didn't want to get older and it seems especially cruel to see those who have just been in the US for 4 years get work permits and driver's licenses while those like myself who have waited so long have no way out of this mess.
2 ANSWERS
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
at
Francis John Cowhig
Update Your Profile
Unfortunately, at this point in time, DACA is what it is. If you do not qualify for permanent residency through marriage or some other immigrant visa, the only thing you can do is wait for Congress to pass new immigration legislation and hope for something in the new law that you can qualify for.
Answered on Sep 15th, 2014 at 2:11 AM
Immigration Attorney serving Arlington, TX
at
Law Office of Pho Ethan Tran, PLLC
Update Your Profile
As long as you were no older than 30 years old on June 15, 2012, you are still eligible for DACA even if you are above the age limit now.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2014 at 7:22 PM