Welcome DACA applicants. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has been reinstated.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration information on Considerations for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) can be found here, https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/consideration-of-deferred-action-for-childhood-arrivals-daca

The District may be able to provide documents that students can use in support of the following criteria:

A. Came to the United States before reaching 16th birthday,
B. Applicants must be at least 15 years old to request DACA unless the applicant is currently in removal proceedings or has a final removal order or voluntary departure order and is not in immigration detention. Verification of an existing removal order will be required.
C. Have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007 for students with later birthdates and partial years for older students,
D. Are currently enrolled in school, have graduated, or obtained a certificate of completion from high school.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will accept the following documentation for the above criteria:
A. School records (transcripts, report cards, etc.) from the school currently attending or attended, showing the name(s) of the school(s) and periods of school attendance and the current educational or grade level.
B. U.S. high school diploma or certificate of completion;
C. Any other relevant document.

Click here to submit a Deferred Action Request

Click here to view the status of a Deferred Action Request

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

For inquiries, please contact us by e-mail: daca@lausd.net