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** This guide is a work in progress. Since this a new program offered by the government, be aware that this form will undergo several updates as the program evolves. Please check keep an eye out for updates on our website at http://www.advancingjustice.net. ** DISCLAIMER Deferred action is a discretionary determination to defer removal action of an individual as an act of prosecutorial discretion. Deferred action does not provide lawful status, nor is it a path towards lawful status. USCIS will review each application on a case-by-case basis, based on the guidelines described in the Secretary of Homeland Securitys memorandum issued on June 15, 2012. This tool-kit is meant to provide a step-by-step guide on how to best prepare your application for Deferred Action. This guide does not provide legal advice on matters of criminal and/or immigration law and this guide is not a guarantee that your case will be approved. If you have any legal questions based on whether you should apply for Deferred Action, you should contact an experienced immigration attorney. If you do not have the resources to consult a private immigration attorney, your community may have a non-profit legal aid, or a communitybased organization that could provide immigration consultation for a nominal fee or for free. These are instructions for questions that would likely raise the most questions and is meant to be read side-by-side with the application in front of you. This entire guide is broken into Six Steps. If you follow the guide from start to finish, then you should have a completed Deferred Action at completion. Finally, before you begin to fill out your application, please make sure you have collected all applicable documents listed on the Document Checklist. (See Step 2 of this DACA toolkit). The documents should make it easier for you to complete the I-821D and to photocopy documents to submit to USCIS. Please also make a copy of all your documents. Do not submit originals unless specifically requested by the USCIS. YOU MAY ONLY USE BLACK INK WHEN COMPLETING THE FORMS. In the alternative, you may download an electronic version of all applicable forms from USCIS. To do so, go to http://www.uscis.gov and search for I-821D. The direct web address is: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoi d=05faf6c546129310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010Vgn VCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD.

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Prepared by the Asian Pacific American Legal Center, Member of Asian American Center for Advancing Justice. Created Aug. 15, 2010.

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At first glance, the Deferred Action application looks overwhelming, especially because you must collect documents to prove up your application. Before you begin, take a deep breath. You will need a lot of patience to get through the next six steps. The steps below will help guide you through this process. By following each step closely, you should have no problems with completing your application. Good luck. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Step 1 Read Me First! Step 2 Document Checklist Step 3 How to Fill Out Form I-821D - Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Step 4 How to Fill Out Forms I-765 and I-765WS for Employment Authorization Step 5 Final Review Step 6 What To Do With Your Completed Application. HELPFUL DOCUMENTS INCLUDED TO HELP YOU 1. Forms a. I-821D b. I-765 c. I-765WS 2. Templates a. Sample I-821D b. Sample I-765 c. Sample I-765WS d. Cover Letter e. Final Review Checklist f. Request for school records. 3. Resources a. List of USCIS Lock Boxes to Send DACA Applications b. List of national community based organizations working on DACA c. List of national legal aids with immigration units.

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Prepared by the Asian Pacific American Legal Center, Member of Asian American Center for Advancing Justice. Created Aug. 15, 2010.