DACA LIVES, BUT ...
Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Trump administration did not properly end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The court held that DACA can be ended and provided a road map for how to end DACA correctly.
President Trump tweeted today that his administration "will be submitting enhanced papers" to end DACA.
The Supreme Court decision means that DACA should be fully reinstated, allowing for first time DACA requests. However, it requires action from the administration for this to happen, and President Trump tweeted today that his administration "will be submitting enhanced papers" to end DACA.
Here are the answers to the questions I have been receiving:
- Can I apply for DACA now if I have never had it before? Not at this time.
- Can I apply for permission to travel if I have DACA? Not at this time.
- Should I renew my current DACA? Yes, if your DACA expires this year, submit an application as soon as possible. If your DACA expires within the next year, you should consider submitting a renewal to extend your DACA.