Dreamers (DACA)

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Dreamers (DACA) Attorney In Franklin Square, New York

What Is DACA?

If you found your way to the United States before your 16th birthday without official authorization, you may be a candidate for deferred action via the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Act. This is subject to the July 16, 2021, ruling by a federal court, which suspended the program, being overruled by a superior jurisdiction. Prior to this date, this law held off removal (deportation) actions for a set time. Deferred action doesn't automatically make you eligible for a green card, however, it does grant you the right to live, work, and study legally within U.S. borders. Don't lose faith, as there could be other options apart from DACA. Nearly one in three DACA applicants meet the requirements for statuses offering more enduring benefits.  These may include:


  • Asylum: If you fear persecution or harm in your home country due to your race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group, you may be eligible for asylum in the United States.
  • U Visa: If you are a victim of certain crimes committed within the United States and cooperate with law enforcement in the investigation and prosecution of those crimes, you may be eligible for a U visa.


To explore what you may qualify for, it's crucial to engage the services of Joseph Urso, a distinguished attorney in New York. Only a duly licensed practitioner like Joseph Urso is qualified to assess your circumstances and navigate the intricate U.S. immigration system to chart a path forward.

Call Joseph Urso, Esquire at to 516-715-3570 to schedule a consultation with a lawyer today.

If the July 16 Ruling Is Struck Down, Do I Qualify for DACA Benefits?

Beyond the provisions of arriving in the U.S. before the age of 16, DACA recipients are required to meet further qualifications. These include arriving in the U.S. on or prior to June 15, 2007, maintaining continuous residence in the U.S. since this date, being under the age of 31 on June 15, 2012, with no lawful status at that moment. It's also essential to be involved in education, have obtained a GED, graduated or secured a completion certificate from a high school, or have received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces or the Coast Guard. It's crucial to point out that you must not have been convicted of a felony, serious misdemeanors, or three or more minor misdemeanors, and you should not pose a threat to public safety or national security. However, irrespective of the July 16, 2021 ruling, there could be other legal avenues with more favorable outcomes. Schedule a meeting with Joseph Urso, a compassionate Immigration Law attorney in New York, to explore what alternatives might be available to you.

What Are the Alternatives?

Finding yourself encumbered by legal challenges doesn't mean all hope is lost. Joseph Urso, a seasoned practitioner of immigration law in New York, can guide you through potential avenues of benefit that you may be eligible for. Here are some situations that qualify: 

  • Dreamers seeking more permanent benefits, take note. If you currently hold a DACA status and secure advance parole, you can travel and then lawfully gain entry into the U.S. Once you have, if you are married to a United States citizen or have a child who is over 21, you can apply for lawful permanent status – a green card, while in the U.S. 
  • Furthermore, if you are a DACA holder, entered the U.S. legally, and are married to a United States citizen, you can apply for a green card as well. If you entered illegally, there is still potential for a positive outcome. If you married a U.S. citizen, you can apply for a provisional waiver. If USCIS approves your application, you can travel, apply, and potentially receive a green card from a U.S. consulate abroad, provided you meet all the necessary criteria. 
  • As immigration laws evolve, it becomes crucial that you consult Joseph Urso to stay informed of any options you might be eligible for.
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